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11-08-2015, 08:16 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Georgie Boy Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: South Florida
Posts: 70
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Using a Trike or Can-AM Spyder runabout
I am thinking of getting either a Trike or a Can-AM Spyder as a vehicle to go see the sites, day trips, shopping. This is instead of getting motorcycle. Does anyone use one. how do you transport it? Can I carry it in a the RV garage? What about a trailer if I get a Class A, B or C. What problem will I hve?
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11-08-2015, 10:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: North central Fl
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Well you have many options, not certain but I believe you can get even a class A in a toy hauler but I know you can get fifth wheel and hitch pull. Now you will have the same issues with rain, cold and of course heat most people don't realize riding a motorcycle in the heat is not fun.
Trike or can-am mighty expensive you can buy a lot of nice small convertible cars for that, but I too haul my bike behind our class A just how I want to do it. Homemade trailer no problem yet backing or storing.
You can also get a trailer that has pivot wheels so backing is no issue.
I will let others chime in with more thoughts.
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2005 Fleetwood Bounder 35E 8.1 workhorse ( Pretty Penny )
Getting lost every chance we get.
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11-08-2015, 12:11 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Lone Star State
Posts: 19,203
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Our bikes are inside and away from the weather. There are many-many options for towed Toy Haulers...but we have a Class A Toy Hauler. There are several available and 2 currently made:
See: http://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/clas...rs-130973.html
The garage inside the RV is a multi-purpose space that can be used for SO many things after you unload the trike. At about 105" long, the CanAm easily fits in most all motorized Toy Haulers.
And...just to share, there is a Class C option (much less cost than a Class A or truck and towable Toy Hauler):
See: https://outlawrv.com/class-c
Best luck
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11-08-2015, 12:28 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: SW Florida
Posts: 72
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Spyder
I own a Can-Am Spyder RTS SE5. I've measured the garage in a Canyon Star 3921 (my preference) and it will fit but will be tight. There would be more room in a Thor Outlaw, and no problem at all in a XLR 5er. If you opt for a trailer don't get anything smaller than a 7 X 12. Also check posts from ArkTerry (sp) as he also owns a Spyder and just recently bought a new CS 3921.
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11-08-2015, 03:56 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 52
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I have a spyder, 2014 rt ltd. I haul it on a special trailer that the bed cranks down to the ground. Spyders have low clearance, so getting over the top of the ramp can be a problem. I have a thor ace 30.2 class A.
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11-09-2015, 09:44 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 17
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We have a Spyder and until this year had an XLR toy hauler. The Spyder worked well with the toy hauler with no issues with the low clearence (4.5"). We now have a class A and must choose between taking the Spyder on a trailer or towing a car. You do have to be carefull about the clearence issue when using a utility trailer with a ramp. The Spyder will clear if we are on level ground but if there is some incline I use wood blocks to decrease the angle. We love the Spyder and have had it on the Durango-Silverton highway and in the Black Hills, amoung other places. Enjoy.
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11-09-2015, 09:58 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: plainfield in
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Spyder
We have a Thor 22e pulling a 14 Spyder on a droptail trailer.
I don't even know it is behind me.
It does have a tight wheelbase so care is needed when backing up
Geo
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11-09-2015, 05:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kinston, NC
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I have a Goldwing trike and haul it in an enclosed trailer. Keeps the trike out of the weather during towing and at night when at the campground. The trailer doubles a garage when we are home.
Just make sure the sides of the trailer are wide enough to accommodate the trike you get.
Motorcycle safely,
Alex
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Kinston, NC
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11-09-2015, 09:53 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 7,803
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How are those things when you want to go somewhere and it is raining, eh?
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2002 Country Coach Intrigue
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11-09-2015, 10:20 PM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Texas Boomers Club
Join Date: May 2015
Location: El Paso TX
Posts: 394
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Dave + Linda
2015 Palazzo 36.1
2010 Honda CR-V toad and Roadmaster Sterling
FMCA F451520 - Texas Boomers - RVM#128
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11-09-2015, 10:25 PM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Texas Boomers Club
Join Date: May 2015
Location: El Paso TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dons2346
How are those things when you want to go somewhere and it is raining, eh?
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You put on your rain gear and travel on!! 
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2015 Palazzo 36.1
2010 Honda CR-V toad and Roadmaster Sterling
FMCA F451520 - Texas Boomers - RVM#128
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11-09-2015, 11:51 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Now isn't this a better looking bike and you don't have to drive it butt first.
Hey, I like to seethe tire hit the curb without having to look into the mirror!
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11-12-2015, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: San Jose, Ca, USA
Posts: 2,698
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If you're serious about 3 wheels, there is another option:
the ONLY bike available from the factory - IMZ Ural - Legendary Sidecar Motorcycles - with a sidecar! An attention-getter wherever we go!
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2007 Bounder 35E being pushed by a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S or a 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) Sport S
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11-12-2015, 08:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 2,457
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Trikes are fine, but a small dirt bike serves me well. Only 300 lbs., and easy to carry.
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2008 Itasca 37H
2011 & 2012 Len & Pat's "One lap of America"
27K miles & 41 states in 13 months
 Yellowstone Lake 6-1-2012
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