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B Schein 09-16-2013 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DRJDVM's '69 (Post 502802)
My Ram 2500 diesel gets an avg 22-24 mpg.... When I tow my trailer with a car in it.... Around 14-16....

Are you hand calculating that or is that off the overhead console. I have an 06 2500 with exhaust tunner and intake work and only get 15-16 around town and 9-10 towing on flat ground with a 24 ft enclosed. The overhead say the numbers you are a talking about but that computer is way off.

Lenie 09-23-2013 06:34 PM

I bought a used trailer today after looking for about 6 months. Has some things on it i didn't want and things I wanted and didn't get but when your buying used and you don't live on the east coast sometimes you've got to settle. Perfect timing as my buddy in San Diego had to drive to Stockton for work so he picked it up for me near LA and I'm going to meet him there and get it. Saves me a few road hours, just in time for me to take my car to the upholstery shop next week. Gettin' it done just in time for winter:whistling:

Here's the link
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/rvs/4084956941.html

GregWeld 09-23-2013 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lenie (Post 506605)
I bought a used trailer today after looking for about 6 months. Has some things on it i didn't want and things I wanted and didn't get but when your buying used and you don't live on the east coast sometimes you've got to settle. Perfect timing as my buddy in San Diego had to drive to Stockton for work so he picked it up for me near LA and I'm going to meet him there and get it. Saves me a few road hours, just in time for me to take my car to the upholstery shop next week. Gettin' it done just in time for winter:whistling:

Here's the link
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/rvs/4084956941.html




Nice Lenie!!


One "hint" --- don't put the spare in the floor box..... trust me on this one! Get a wall mount and put it near the rear door - up high out of the way... when you need it it's right there. Use the floor box for spare chains and stuff like that. If you need the spare and it's in the floor UNDER THE CAR - guess what you get to do first? That's right -- move the car... wrestle the tire out -- and then put the car back... and re-strap it. F that! I've been there and done that!

Lenie 09-23-2013 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 506613)
Nice Lenie!!


One "hint" --- don't put the spare in the floor box..... trust me on this one! Get a wall mount and put it near the rear door - up high out of the way... when you need it it's right there. Use the floor box for spare chains and stuff like that. If you need the spare and it's in the floor UNDER THE CAR - guess what you get to do first? That's right -- move the car... wrestle the tire out -- and then put the car back... and re-strap it. F that! I've been there and done that!

Greg, you also mentioned something about changing flat tires by backing/pulling the trailer up on a wedge block, easier than a jack, do you still have that link where I can go buy one? Thanks

GregWeld 09-23-2013 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lenie (Post 506617)
Greg, you also mentioned something about changing flat tires by backing/pulling the trailer up on a wedge block, easier than a jack, do you still have that link where I can go buy one? Thanks



Here it is on Amazon --- but of course Poulsbo RV would have them or other similar trailer dealer.


http://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Tandem...s=trailer+ramp

Ricochet 09-23-2013 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 506624)
Here it is on Amazon --- but of course Poulsbo RV would have them or other similar trailer dealer.


http://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Tandem...s=trailer+ramp

This ramp is pretty slick. I was going to buy one but I opted made my own using a 6X6 I had lying around. Just did an angle cut and works like a champ.

Vince@Meanstreets 09-23-2013 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricochet (Post 506639)
This ramp is pretty slick. I was going to buy one but I opted made my own using a 6X6 I had lying around. Just did an angle cut and works like a champ.

I just use two parking chocks. Pull up on them.
I still laugh when I see guys taking the time to pull out their bottle jacks.

71RS/SS396 09-24-2013 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 506613)
Nice Lenie!!


One "hint" --- don't put the spare in the floor box..... trust me on this one! Get a wall mount and put it near the rear door - up high out of the way... when you need it it's right there. Use the floor box for spare chains and stuff like that. If you need the spare and it's in the floor UNDER THE CAR - guess what you get to do first? That's right -- move the car... wrestle the tire out -- and then put the car back... and re-strap it. F that! I've been there and done that!

It really depends on where the belly door is, mine is in the left front corner of the floor and no where near being under the car.

mdprovee 09-24-2013 07:49 AM

Nice find Lenie.

Lenie 09-24-2013 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 506624)
Here it is on Amazon --- but of course Poulsbo RV would have them or other similar trailer dealer.


http://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Tandem...s=trailer+ramp

Thanks


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