DUNEDEMON Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 My best advise would be to first determine your tow-vehicle's capabilities (weight ratings, GVW, CGVW, max payload cap, load range of tires, etc...so you can stay within those limmits) Next, look at some trailers and figure which option and layouts of different models you like, setting a budget / price range will help too. I would say get the biggest trailer your tow vehicle and budget will allow, it's nicer to have more room than not enough. I'm partial to WW, Tahoe furry, Next level, Gearbox....Shop around, you have a lot of options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BdBanshee Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 I agree with DuneDemon, get as big a trailer as your truck can pull, that you can swing $$ wise. They get smaller real fast. And it isn't easy trying to fit 4 full size quads into a small toyhauler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 i just went with practicality, i walked in to the funrunner dealer wanting the big dog and grabbed a tape measure, left with a 18 footer. figured it slept the family, holds all the quads, and has a big ass bed, easy to park, and by the time i added all the options i wanted i could of just bought a big one but im happy as ever with it. only thing im not happy with is the carpet in it, that stuff sucks. only reason i wanted a big hauler is because i could, not because i needed it. so for that day im glad i woke the hell up. now i just need to finish installing the 20 inch flat screen and surround sound and im done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Money isn't the biggest problem in making the decision. I can't seem to decide what I want. I am setup to tow anything but a 5th wheel and I am not really interested in towing a 5th wheel. What options have you guys found the most useful or enjoyable? Could you poct some pictures of your interior layouts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 best option is the microwave, and heater and hell even the ac and reefer/freezer. the dual propane tanks and a spare tire is nice too, onboard generator, hell its all nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 ohh shit the outside shower has to be the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 (edited) The problem I see with the outside shower is that one of my drunk friends will get ass naked and use it. Edited September 3, 2004 by FireHead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincster Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 I am looking to buy a Toyhauler of some sort and I have a question for you guys with them. Why do you guys have the larger ones (30' and over)? Is there an advantage to them that I am missing? I only need or want to sleep 4-6 at the most and haul 4 bikes. It seems that the 24'-26' are ideal. Which manufacurer is best? Unless you want to sleep on the floor, you can only get 4 adults in a Front Bath or Front Kitchen model, so you need a Front Sleeper model. When you get a FS model, you lose hauling capacity for quads. So you have to go bigger trailers, over 30'. My buddy has a FS2600 Weekend Warrior and he could never get 4 quads in his trailer. I on the other hand, have had 4 full size quads in my FS3000 and I can sleep 6 adults very easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincster Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Money isn't the biggest problem in making the decision. I can't seem to decide what I want. I am setup to tow anything but a 5th wheel and I am not really interested in towing a 5th wheel. What options have you guys found the most useful or enjoyable? Could you poct some pictures of your interior layouts? You can go to www.giantrv.com and there is a link to WW trailers and you can see the interiors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnhyoung Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 I've got a 33' tahoe transport, and I love it. I absolutely love the way the fifth wheel pulls. It's definitely much nicer than a bumper pull. I also like the fact the I can haul 4, sleep 8. I Also enjoy the fact that i can turn on the generator, heat up the water, take a hot shower and crawl into a warm bed. I like looking at the poor bastards trying to dry things out from a sudden thunder storm, or waking up stiff and sore from sleeping on the roots and rocks.. http://www.thorca.com/thor-tahoe-trans.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 The problem I see with the outside shower is that one of my drunk friends will get ass naked and use it. i know man its fuckin comedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BdBanshee Posted September 4, 2004 Report Share Posted September 4, 2004 I've got a 33' tahoe transport, and I love it. I absolutely love the way the fifth wheel pulls. It's definitely much nicer than a bumper pull. I also like the fact the I can haul 4, sleep 8. http://www.thorca.com/thor-tahoe-trans.html It sounds like we have the same trailer. The main reason I bought my Wanderer Wagon (same as the Tahoe Transport) is because I wanted a 5th wheel. My former trailer was a bumper pull and even a 3 hour pull was stressful in any kind of wind. Now with the 5th wheel a trip to CA is no problem, just like driving without a trailer except for the increased fuel consumption! I have read where the bumper pulls are much better if you take them off road, like through deep ruts or off cambers. The 5th wheel will possibly rub on the top of the bedsides. If you are mainly pulling over the road, no comparison in handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnhyoung Posted September 4, 2004 Report Share Posted September 4, 2004 I also installed the adapter on the fifth wheel to convert it to a goose neck adapter since that's what most of the trailers that I pull usually are. Works pretty slick, and I think that it allows for alot more movement with the trailer in rough terrain, and off camber approaches. I also had to flip the axles to clear my bed rails.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted September 5, 2004 Report Share Posted September 5, 2004 can you take some pics of the flipped axles for me. i was going to do that to mine too, but wasnt sure if the loading ramp would go down that much farther or what all i had to do. later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnhyoung Posted September 5, 2004 Report Share Posted September 5, 2004 can you take some pics of the flipped axles for me. i was going to do that to mine too, but wasnt sure if the loading ramp would go down that much farther or what all i had to do. later i'll try to get some photos in the next few days. The ramp reache just fine as long as there isn't too much of a downward slope, if there is. I just use a couple of 2x4's for support I actually paid a trailer shop to do it since I didn't have enough jacks, it only cost $300, with all new shackles and greasable hardware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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