Author Topic: Toad (Read 2281 times)

midnight Target · « **Reply #30 on:** October 29, 2003, 05:29:04 PM »

Sell that Coachmen and get a real trailer!

Ripsnort · « **Reply #31 on:** October 29, 2003, 05:36:49 PM »

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Originally posted by midnight Target
Sell that Coachmen and get a real trailer!

The Aussies know how to make a good Pop-up, don't they? No messing around
http://www.wanderingstar.com.au/index.html

midnight Target · « **Reply #32 on:** October 29, 2003, 05:48:33 PM »

We are actually selling some units in Australia.
This is a nice one... can get it with a flat screen TV too.

Or the perfect hunting companion... complete with ATV's

Toad · « **Reply #33 on:** October 29, 2003, 06:12:48 PM »

A real trailer would be?

The Coachmen is a '94 bunkhouse. "Sleeps 8" translates to "sleeps 5 if two of them are less than six feet tall".

The deciding factor was the length of the beds. Secondary consideration is that I have no ego-need for a new trailer, just one that works. This one works, is in good shape and it was @ $6K.

So, what have you got that fills those two requirements?

Ripsnort · « **Reply #34 on:** October 29, 2003, 06:17:05 PM »

Hey, going for bargain bunkhouses here too Toad. I'm picking up my fathers 11 ft. Hollida Slide-in next spring in Minn. Gonna be tight with 4 of us, but I'll be pulling a boat too, something I can't do with my travel trailer (18 ft. Layton)

Gadfly · « **Reply #35 on:** October 29, 2003, 06:17:41 PM »

A repo double-wide works well on S. TX leases.

midnight Target · « **Reply #36 on:** October 29, 2003, 06:20:39 PM »

You need to sleep 5?

The second unit pictured sleeps 2 comfortably and is around 10k new.

You can get a lot of trailer for a little money on the used market. Make sure it was a "high end" unit when it was new. Entry level trailers are not meant to last a lifetime, only long enough to trade up to the next size.

midnight Target · « **Reply #37 on:** October 29, 2003, 06:22:06 PM »

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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Hey, going for bargain bunkhouses here too Toad. I'm picking up my fathers 11 ft. Hollida Slide-in next spring in Minn. Gonna be tight with 4 of us, but I'll be pulling a boat too, something I can't do with my travel trailer (18 ft. Layton)

Layton's are OK.
How big is your boat?

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #38 on:** October 29, 2003, 06:40:58 PM »

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Originally posted by mrblack
2000 f-250 8" lift 38.5" tires v-10 =8mpg:aok

You sir, are destroying the world!

rpm · « **Reply #39 on:** October 29, 2003, 06:46:47 PM »

I'm not sure of the manufacturer, but one of the local RV dealers has a model that looks like a normal camper, but the rearend opens to reveal an 8 x 12 garage area. It's about the same size as a 3 Horse Slant with living quarters.

rpm · « **Reply #40 on:** October 29, 2003, 06:55:30 PM »

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Originally posted by mrblack
2000 f-250 8" lift 38.5" tires v-10 =8mpg:aok

Grun, notice the vehicle is spotless and in a residential area. This truck probably spends 99.99% of it's time on the freeway. In other words, it's only for an ego boost.

midnight Target · « **Reply #41 on:** October 29, 2003, 07:14:08 PM »

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Originally posted by rpm371
I'm not sure of the manufacturer, but one of the local RV dealers has a model that looks like a normal camper, but the rearend opens to reveal an 8 x 12 garage area. It's about the same size as a 3 Horse Slant with living quarters.

Like this?

This is our biggest one. I pulled my jeep inside without a sweat.

Toad · « **Reply #42 on:** October 29, 2003, 07:15:28 PM »

MT, you're the expert I guess.

Name some high end and some entry level brands.

The pop out tent thingie doesn't work for me. Froze my butt off in too many tents hunting elk in Colorado. I like the enclosed kind. And I don't need the flatbed behind. I like the little kitchen; you can make some good stuff to go with freshly grilled pheasant breast off the barbie.

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #43 on:** October 29, 2003, 07:15:51 PM »

I donno if he uses for hard off roading, or in fact if such a vehicle is even usefull for hard off road tasks - but since it is prolly a $40+ truck I doubt you would take it off road and risk damage often. I know a guy who owns a 4x4 shop that does these types of lift kit conversions and I'll ask him what his customers use their lifted trucks for.

midnight Target · « **Reply #44 on:** October 29, 2003, 07:20:51 PM »

The best trailer I've seen for the money is a Komfort. They are a sister company (same corporate ownership) but we are still in competition, so don't let on I told ya. They are not exactly entry level, but you get a lot for your dollar.

The ATV Trailer (top picture in my first post) is one of theirs.

Go here - http://www.komfort-rv.com/

Made in Portland, Or.