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11-01-2018, 06:43 AM
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Ramp angle
I am struggling to find a quick way to unload my Can Am Spyder from my Fury 2910 toy hauler. I read everything I can about solutions to keep it from catching at the top of the ramp. I read about raising the front the trailer, but to get the right angle I have to disconnect the trailer. In your opinion what is the easiest way to get the right angle?
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11-01-2018, 07:30 AM
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Forest River Owners Club
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Location: Alberta Canada
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The best way I have found for low clearance vehicles is a hinged ramp extension and taller blocks were the ramp hits the ground.
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2018 Mobile Suite 38RSSA
2020 F350
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11-01-2018, 05:04 PM
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Thank you. Do you have a Spyder or another low riding bike.
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11-01-2018, 08:41 PM
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Location: Chetwynd, BC
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Changed out the bumpers on the ramp to a 6 inch, ( boat trailer rollers). And an angle cut 4x4 for the lip on to the ramp edge.
Other than that, park truck on truck on high point or unhook.
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3500 Duramax dually
Fuzion 325 Toy Hauler with a GL1800 Goldwing
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11-02-2018, 10:03 AM
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Forest River Owners Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ijon
Thank you. Do you have a Spyder or another low riding bike.
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No, I had to do this for my race car in my enclosed car trailer and believe me it was a lot lower then a Spyder lol...
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2020 F350
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12-03-2018, 01:06 PM
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Location: Grass Lake, MI
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Raise the rear of the TV
Backing up on some leveling blocks with the TV will raise the hitch up and lower the rear of the trailer, however make sure that you don't bind your sway bars too much, if you use some.
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12-03-2018, 06:38 PM
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How big of a hauler? As long as the wheels are chocked raise it up to where you need. I load my 4 wheelers un hitched all the time bumper pull and 5th wheel.
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12-03-2018, 06:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ijon
I am struggling to find a quick way to unload my Can Am Spyder from my Fury 2910 toy hauler. I read everything I can about solutions to keep it from catching at the top of the ramp. I read about raising the front the trailer, but to get the right angle I have to disconnect the trailer. In your opinion what is the easiest way to get the right angle?
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Build an up and down ramp/bridge for your back wheel. Won't need to be too high. 
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12-03-2018, 06:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ijon
Thank you. Do you have a Spyder or another low riding bike.
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OP has a CanAm Spyder.
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12-04-2018, 03:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wild Card
How big of a hauler? As long as the wheels are chocked raise it up to where you need. I load my 4 wheelers un hitched all the time bumper pull and 5th wheel.
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Thirty-five
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03-31-2019, 02:17 PM
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We have a Spyder RT and a small toy hauler. Prime Time Avenger 21TH. I have to back the Spyder up the ramp to get it in. I built removable 1 foot tall PVC pipe supports for the end of the door. Bought 8 foot 3 piece Big Boy EZ riser folding ramp. Added a traction mat up the center of the door. Added aluminum cleats to the door to keep the ramps from sliding off. Takes a couple minutes to set up, but works great. Added a 2 inch receiver to the bumper of the trailer, and got a hitch hauler to haul the ramps down the road.
John
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03-31-2019, 05:06 PM
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Location: Jacksboro TN
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Did you get this resolved? I am going to have a similar issue with my trike. Right now the plan is to unhook and raise the front end as high as I can to change the angle of the rear ramp.
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04-05-2019, 05:52 AM
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Hi you disconnect from the truck on a level surface with chucks. Now rise the jack on the camper to the top. It worked for me. 
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