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Son of Pappy

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'41 feet of freedom
« on: May 28, 2014, 09:53:50 PM »
Continuing my theme of life after existence I decided to put off the foundation for one year and bought a toy hauler.  Working on first trip planning, wife still works (someone has to pay the bills) so it really comes down to her getting vacation time approved for a time I am not busy riding ;D













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Offline stevewfl

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Re: '41 feet of freedom
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2014, 10:05:01 PM »
OH MY thats nice, CONGRATS!
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Re: '41 feet of freedom
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2014, 12:01:52 AM »
So, ideas from a motorcycle mind.  I have a new CEM lift, almost a shoe in IMHO, thinking smaller roll around tool chest, and small air compressor.  Also a small chest freezer and dorm fridge in the garage.  Banners and posters inside the garage for atmosphere (amyone have any they want to donate?).  I will also have a pair of boot and glove dryers and a bench for putting on gear (outside shower).
I would like ideas from here, the Trailer forums seem stuck in a common rut, so I would like fresh ideas.  All my "spare" money is gone, so frugal is the phrase word.
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Offline Conrad

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Re: '41 feet of freedom
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2014, 07:08:09 AM »
Sweet!

You're gonna have some issues pulling that with your Jetta though...     ;)
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Re: '41 feet of freedom
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2014, 07:34:11 AM »
Quote from: Conrad on May 29, 2014, 07:08:09 AM
Sweet!

You're gonna have some issues pulling that with your Jetta though...     ;)
I'll use the green upsized version made in Canada model ;D  First On Retired Day  8)
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Re: '41 feet of freedom
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2014, 07:39:37 AM »
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Re: '41 feet of freedom
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2014, 07:06:20 AM »
Quote from: SOP on May 29, 2014, 07:34:11 AM
I'll use the green upsized version made in Canada model ;D  First On Retired Day  8)

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Re: '41 feet of freedom
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2014, 08:12:40 AM »
Cripes, that baby is bigger than my house, by one foot.
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Re: '41 feet of freedom
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2014, 06:05:57 AM »
Where's the pics with your toys all loaded up?
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Re: '41 feet of freedom
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2014, 08:27:24 AM »
Quote from: Conrad on May 31, 2014, 06:05:57 AM
Where's the pics with your toys all loaded up?
I don't have it yet, the guy is awaiting title from the bank.  What is a bummer?  I will be on the road for the next 2 weeks so I won't even have the chance to roll a bike in until my next ride :(
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Re: '41 feet of freedom
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2014, 11:17:33 AM »
Quote from: Conrad on June 03, 2014, 04:48:52 AM
Triple axels, that thing is a monster C! What did you say you were towing it with?

Quote from: SOP on June 03, 2014, 08:15:19 AM
Lightly modded F250 Super Duty with the 7.3 smoker.  Border line weight once the bikes are all loaded, and over weight once I fill her up with fuel and water, which will be just before I get wherever I am going.  Sure wish he would get in the title so I can pull her home :)

Have you towed it with the Ford yet?
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Re: '41 feet of freedom
« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2014, 11:26:44 AM »
Not yet, but I have pulled some hellashish loads. Biggest to date?  All the material for a 2 story, 12x26 storage shed including metal roof.  Didn't even sneeze.  Also pulled a 36 foot trailer with 22 dirt bikes inside.

If I do have issues?  Winner winner, new to me (it will be a 7.3) Ford F350 dually.  My only concern is stabillity, power is not an issue.  I will be adding airbags for load leveling.
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Re: '41 feet of freedom
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2014, 11:47:30 AM »
Quote from: SOP on June 03, 2014, 11:26:44 AM
Not yet, but I have pulled some hellashish loads. Biggest to date?  All the material for a 2 story, 12x26 storage shed including metal roof.  Didn't even sneeze.  Also pulled a 36 foot trailer with 22 dirt bikes inside.

If I do have issues?  Winner winner, new to me (it will be a 7.3) Ford F350 dually.  My only concern is stabillity, power is not an issue.  I will be adding airbags for load leveling.


+1 on getting the leveling bags, they work awesome, that's what I did on my 250 for pulling our 5th wheel, they work great!  :thumbs: :thumbs:









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Re: '41 feet of freedom
« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2014, 04:46:16 AM »
Quote from: SOP on June 03, 2014, 11:26:44 AM
Not yet, but I have pulled some hellashish loads. Biggest to date?  All the material for a 2 story, 12x26 storage shed including metal roof.  Didn't even sneeze.  Also pulled a 36 foot trailer with 22 dirt bikes inside.

If I do have issues?  Winner winner, new to me (it will be a 7.3) Ford F350 dually.  My only concern is stabillity, power is not an issue.  I will be adding airbags for load leveling.

Nearly every triple axel 5th wheel that I've seen being pulled was towed with a dually. I was just wondering how your truck did.

I didn't need any air bags to level out my '03 Silverado (2500 HD Duramax/Allison). Even with the 5th wheel loaded the ass end of that pick-up is still higher than the front by a wide margin.
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Re: '41 feet of freedom
« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2014, 06:21:43 AM »
It's nice I guess, but I just can't see "freedom" in something that requires a huge 4 wheel vehicle to tow it. It seems more like a boat anchor to me. Just my opinion, hope you enjoy it.
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