[ND4SPD]

Originally Posted by showmethebombs

ok Abtech, you sold me on the white one...plus my next truck will be white again I think. here is what pace said about axles: Dexter (ITS) Independent Torsion Suspension Axles

HGTOO, your probably close to the ranger numbers being similar to the tacoma. Here are the Taco numbers:

max weight I can tow per Toyota: Max trailer+gear-us-truck = 7500 lbs
Max trailer weight = 3500 lbs.

But you have something called TRD available to you

[showmethebombs]

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

But you have something called TRD available to you

damn skippy! hehe! 80HP bolt on in a hour or so!

[ccwilli3]

but its not power that you need, its the weight of the truck that you don't have to pull a large load. You have to be able to stop said load also...

[ND4SPD]

Originally Posted by ccwilli3

but its not power that you need, its the weight of the truck that you don't have to pull a large load. You have to be able to stop said load also...

That's what concrete barriers and guardrails are for. Duh

[BillAce]

Originally Posted by showmethebombs

ok Abtech, you sold me on the white one...plus my next truck will be white again I think. here is what pace said about axles: Dexter (ITS) Independent Torsion Suspension Axles Pace

HGTOO, your probably close to the ranger numbers being similar to the tacoma. Here are the Taco numbers:

max weight I can tow per Toyota: Max trailer+gear-us-truck = 7500 lbs
Max trailer weight = 3500 lbs.



I also looked at Car-mate trailers, but they are $$ round there parts.

I bought the Car Mate this time, had a Pace last one. I paid $6500 for 24' w/ stone gaurd, spare tire, interior lights, roof vent and solid receiver & ball.

[abtech]

Originally Posted by BillAce

Before the new Dodge Deisel was available, I used a 3500 dually with a 360 gas motor to pull my 24' to VIR. We had 6 bikes and averaged 7 MPG and the truck was not happy! I just took the trailer to Florida for Spring Break and pulled an Expedition with 1000 lbs of extra crap installed in it. We averaged 13 MPG pulling with a 2500 HD deisel. My last trailer had over 40K miles in 2 years and I definitely recommend pulling with something far beyond your capacity. Also, if pulling an enclosed trailer get these:

http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/me...tegory_Code=SC

They make a huge difference in control and stability. I've used 4 lanes of I95 before and heard many horror stories at the race track and car shows.

My last Suburban was a gas 454 with 4.12 gearing. I got 13 mpg without the trailer and 13 mpg with the trailer (20' by 8' dual axle, tall roof, 7100 lbs loaded). I could cruise at 80 all day long (13 mpg) pulling the trailer. This was with a class 3 NON load distributing hitch. With the Suburban's wheelbase, I never needed to use any anti-sway stuff (and I still don't with the 8.5 by 16 and my current 1500 5.3 liter Suburban) for rock solid control and stability. My current ride gets approximately 16 mpg pulling the 8.5 by 16 (5800 lbs.).

Almost forget the cogent point: Curb weight Suburban 1500: 6780 lbs.

[showmethebombs]

Originally Posted by BillAce

I bought the Car Mate this time, had a Pace last one. I paid $6500 for 24' w/ stone gaurd, spare tire, interior lights, roof vent and solid receiver & ball.

here is what I have been quoted:

$2700 pace 6X12
$3500 Car-Mate 6X12
$2400 Haulin on Ebay 6X12 (in PA) brand new
?????? Haulmark 6X12

are car mates that much better?

[showmethebombs]

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[abtech]

Originally Posted by showmethebombs

here is what I have been quoted:

$2700 pace 6X12
$3500 Car-Mate 6X12
$2400 Haulin on Ebay 6X12 (in PA) brand new
?????? Haulmark 6X12

are car mates that much better?

I would stay away from the Haulin brand. I had a dealer offer a very low price on a comparable Haulin to the KZ I purchased, but after reviewing the features and build quality, it was an easy decision to by the KZ (from TN Trailers).

[risc32]

SMTB- That pace is the same model I bought used from TAZ. I'll be pulling it with a v6 4runner. I've yet to pull it really loaded up for the track, but all seems well so far. Might look into trailer brakes though.

[showmethebombs]

Originally Posted by risc32

SMTB- That pace is the same model I bought used from TAZ. I'll be pulling it with a v6 4runner. I've yet to pull it really loaded up for the track, but all seems well so far. Might look into trailer brakes though.

Good to know! Thanks risc32!!

[matt232]

Forget the trailer, a few more years and a few more successful experiments and I'll be able to go to Grattan and pop home of a night too!

link

[ccwilli3]

Originally Posted by abtech

Almost forget the cogent point: Curb weight Suburban 1500: 6780 lbs.

OMG! Tigerblade, cue the Sir Mix-a-Lot music... Damn thats a big un!

[abtech]

Originally Posted by ccwilli3

OMG! Tigerblade, cue the Sir Mix-a-Lot music... Damn thats a big un!

That is one of the reasons a lot of 1/2 ton pickup owners keep telling me how they had to get anti-sway bars or a load distributing hitch system to pull a medium (14' to 18' tandem axle) trailer. The extra 2K pounds makes the stability much better. My motor home (@ 13,890 pounds empty) pulls these "tiny" trailers like they aren't even there.

[ND4SPD]

What's under the hood of the home and what kinda mileage(if any) do you get with it?

[garbau]

Trailer Supercenter is a nice website where you can price out all kinds of enclosed trailers, & choose from several packages specifically tailored to motorcycles (lowboy option, chocks, cabinets, D-rings). I've also seen dealer ads in my Cycle Trader that have somewhat better prices, so you can use the site as a guideline, find a local dealer, & try to negotiate a better price.

[showmethebombs]

Anyone have a snopro trailer?

http://www.snoprotrailers.com/html/welcome.html

I might have found a deal on them...cheap cheap, new. Didn't know how they hold up though. Anyone?

[showmethebombs]

never mind...cheap cheap became lots lots after I added a ramp door, and a side door (non ramp) give me a brake man....looking like Home Depot is still my best bet.

[sheepofblue]

OK I am a bit off of buying, but has anyone seen a Haulmaster Escape? I think a small one with room for two bikes and a place to sleep would be great for weekends to the Dragon ( http://www.tailofthedragon.com/ ) or anywhere in the area.

[sheepofblue]

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

I think it's built into the radiator I'll have to double check to be sure, but that would be on the list as well.

Yes there is a transmission cooler in the radiator but it is small get an inline auxilary one it will help engine temp and GREATLY extend transmission life.

[abtech]

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

What's under the hood of the home and what kinda mileage(if any) do you get with it?

The Pitbike has a non restricted 454 Rat motor with Cat back exhaust and the obligatory chip coupled to an Allison 5 speed tranny. 420 HP and 550 pound feet of torque. Mileage without the trailer runs around 8 and with the trailer around 8.5 (better aerodynamics with the trailer behind).

[figment]

Originally Posted by abtech

The Pitbike has a non restricted 454 Rat motor with Cat back exhaust and the obligatory chip coupled to an Allison 5 speed tranny. 420 HP and 550 pound feet of torque. Mileage without the trailer runs around 8 and with the trailer around 8.5 (better aerodynamics with the trailer behind).

interesting search result:
Rat vs. Mouse

[showmethebombs]

Well I did it! I am picking it up on friday!

http://www.carmate-trailers.com/trai...argo-trailers/


I got the 600 series 6X12 black (only one left) with locks, torflex axel, ramp door, side door, lifetime floor and roof warranty, dome light, roof vent, 3/4 floot, 1/4 walls, 15" wheels, diamond tred package, and best of all LED lights!

DO you know what this mean Abtech?