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GregWeld 01-30-2011 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clill (Post 329861)
Can I be first in line to buy it for 10 cents on the dollar when you decide it is too big ?

Hell Charley! I still haven't made it home from BJ! I did the GNRS. Now I'm in Yountville!! Working with an agent tomorrow. See, if I had the big baller trailer right now I wouldnt be paying these high prices for rooms!! :D

I'll give you first right of refusal. :hail: :hail: :cheers:

Sieg 01-30-2011 09:18 PM

For flooring check into Mannington's Assurance. It is a commercial vinyl designed for traction in damp areas. I've had it in 16' Wells Cargo trailer for 6+ years and it has held up well.

For the living area consider using J&J or Milliken carpet tile, loop pile, darker color will easily sweep vs. vacuum.

+1 on white or silver roof.

This is the best pic I have:
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/...5_xB4wB-XL.jpg

Sti_Guy 01-31-2011 06:21 PM

Option i didn't see, Backup Camera!

fesler 02-01-2011 07:00 AM

Greg if you have any questions about what to add and what you need give me a call. I have had several huge trailers as you know with my biggest one being a 52' trailer with living quarters.

Do not do the rubber circle floors as you will hate them on your knees when strapping cars down. Make sure you have a backup camera on the back of the trailer up high in the center it will help you back up anywhere with no issues. You would not believe what I can get my truck in and out of with its size just because of the cameras. I have two.

Right now I am running almost 75’ and weigh in at over 68,000 pounds fully loaded and it rides like a dream and registered as a RV so no scales. I have had over 12 trailers and several trucks to pull them and the Toter is by far the best set up I have ever driven. If you have any questions about options let me know as I have been down this road for what you need and what you want several times.

bigtime 02-02-2011 07:57 PM

I'm new here but have been racing and pulling 5th wheel trailers since 88. I tow a all aluminum gold rush this is my second one. if you can afford it look at them you won't be sorry best out there period.

http://gallery.bigtimeauto.com/album..._015.sized.jpg

I used to to it with a 91 chevy extended cab but now use a dodge mega cab.

http://gallery.bigtimeauto.com/album..._018.sized.jpg

GregWeld 02-02-2011 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fesler (Post 330103)
Greg if you have any questions about what to add and what you need give me a call. I have had several huge trailers as you know with my biggest one being a 52' trailer with living quarters.

Do not do the rubber circle floors as you will hate them on your knees when strapping cars down. Make sure you have a backup camera on the back of the trailer up high in the center it will help you back up anywhere with no issues. You would not believe what I can get my truck in and out of with its size just because of the cameras. I have two.

Right now I am running almost 75’ and weigh in at over 68,000 pounds fully loaded and it rides like a dream and registered as a RV so no scales. I have had over 12 trailers and several trucks to pull them and the Toter is by far the best set up I have ever driven. If you have any questions about options let me know as I have been down this road for what you need and what you want several times.


Chris -- Thanks buddy! I'll actually have to call you. This experience is exactly what I was looking for. :cheers: :woot:

GregWeld 02-02-2011 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtime (Post 330528)
I'm new here but have been racing and pulling 5th wheel trailers since 88. I tow a all aluminum gold rush this is my second one. if you can afford it look at them you won't be sorry best out there period.



Dude! Appreciate the the info! Good pics too! The trailer I've been "working on" is built by Aluminum Trailer Corp (ATC) so is all aluminum. Saves about 1500 lbs over the same trailer built with a steel frame.

With a name like "Gold Rush" it has to be expensive! :rofl: Not sure I can afford a trailer like that bad boy! :unibrow: Maybe I can get one of those no money down leases! They're made for people like me. No credit. No problem!


EEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA:woot:

bigtime 02-02-2011 08:51 PM

If its all aluminum then just leave the floor raw, it will clean up easier if you spill something.

yes Goldrush trailers are on the higher end side BUT, they hold their value, quality is unmatched, any option you can think of.

The only thing that scares me is the torsion axles, Dexter says do not use them on triples yet i see people still use them and i do not know why or why not.

(My trailer is leaf sprung with shocks)

SickSpeedMonte 02-05-2011 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironworks (Post 329902)
Well don't ask me how but the legal limit is 65 ft. We were 64'10".

Isn't that just for the rack style car haulers, like this?

http://www.advancetruckcapital.com/i...1001_thumb.jpg

(Which isn't really a fifth wheel, even though it has a king pin if I'm not mistaken)

Source:

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/sw/overview/index.htm

I could be wrong, it does say semi-trailer.

GregWeld 03-26-2012 05:30 PM

I've finally settled on a combo and a dealer....

Sport Trucks USA - Chandler AriDzona

I'm ordering a 24' IKON Toter home (they don't really offer these but will build it) on a Freightliner Cascadia chassis - with a 525 HP Cummins - and 13 speed ultra shift... Basically this is the 24' Renegade floor plan - but with the IKON exterior and interiors -- and I'm adding a push out for the bedroom in back for a bit more room. This will drink 8 - feed 4 - and sleep 2 :unibrow:

Per Charley's request it will have an exterior bbq and electric cooler - observation deck and railings on the trailer - and multiple awnings... Sorry Charley - no exterior TV.

40' Stacker Gooseneck with their new hydraulic beavertail gate and internal lift. Bard A/C and Heat...

All of it on air ride - including the front axle...and equipped with OnSpot chains and cold air package, spread axles, air brakes, full size rims and tires... (this is new for them and makes a better trailer).
Should be ready in time to make the Buttonwillow dates.:thumbsup: :woot:

ironworks 03-26-2012 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 403787)
I've finally settled on a combo and a dealer....

Sport Trucks USA - Chandler AriDzona

I'm ordering a 24' IKON Toter home (they don't really offer these but will build it) on a Freightliner Cascadia chassis - with a 525 HP Cummins - and 13 speed ultra shift... Basically this is the 24' Renegade floor plan - but with the IKON exterior and interiors -- and I'm adding a push out for the bedroom in back for a bit more room. This will drink 8 - feed 4 - and sleep 2 :unibrow:

Per Charley's request it will have an exterior bbq and electric cooler - observation deck and railings on the trailer - and multiple awnings... Sorry Charley - no exterior TV.

40' Stacker Gooseneck with their new hydraulic beavertail gate and internal lift. Bard A/C and Heat...

All of it on air ride - including the front axle...and equipped with OnSpot chains and cold air package.

Should be ready in time to make the Buttonwillow dates.:thumbsup: :woot:

Check and see how wide it is inbetween wheel wells or have ramps to go over wheelwells. Makes getting in and out easier. And wider cars ride better.

GregWeld 03-26-2012 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironworks (Post 403789)
Check and see how wide it is inbetween wheel wells or have ramps to go over wheelwells. Makes getting in and out easier. And wider cars ride better.

Have you ever seen a '32 Ford Roadster in a trailer?

:rofl:

Track Junky 03-26-2012 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 403787)
I've finally settled on a combo and a dealer....

Sport Trucks USA - Chandler AriDzona

I'm ordering a 24' IKON Toter home (they don't really offer these but will build it) on a Freightliner Cascadia chassis - with a 525 HP Cummins - and 13 speed ultra shift... Basically this is the 24' Renegade floor plan - but with the IKON exterior and interiors -- and I'm adding a push out for the bedroom in back for a bit more room. This will drink 8 - feed 4 - and sleep 2 :unibrow:

Per Charley's request it will have an exterior bbq and electric cooler - observation deck and railings on the trailer - and multiple awnings... Sorry Charley - no exterior TV.

40' Stacker Gooseneck with their new hydraulic beavertail gate and internal lift. Bard A/C and Heat...

All of it on air ride - including the front axle...and equipped with OnSpot chains and cold air package, spread axles, air brakes, full size rims and tires... (this is new for them and makes a better trailer).
Should be ready in time to make the Buttonwillow dates.:thumbsup: :woot:


Wow, missed this thread. Thats fricken awesome Greg. :thumbsup:

BTW, I like my steaks medium rare and be sure to bring plenty of Budlights. :lol:

fleet 03-26-2012 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 403787)
I've finally settled on a combo and a dealer....

Sport Trucks USA - Chandler AriDzona

I'm ordering a 24' IKON Toter home (they don't really offer these but will build it) on a Freightliner Cascadia chassis - with a 525 HP Cummins - and 13 speed ultra shift... Basically this is the 24' Renegade floor plan - but with the IKON exterior and interiors -- and I'm adding a push out for the bedroom in back for a bit more room. This will drink 8 - feed 4 - and sleep 2 :unibrow:

Per Charley's request it will have an exterior bbq and electric cooler - observation deck and railings on the trailer - and multiple awnings... Sorry Charley - no exterior TV.

40' Stacker Gooseneck with their new hydraulic beavertail gate and internal lift. Bard A/C and Heat...

All of it on air ride - including the front axle...and equipped with OnSpot chains and cold air package, spread axles, air brakes, full size rims and tires... (this is new for them and makes a better trailer).
Should be ready in time to make the Buttonwillow dates.:thumbsup: :woot:

You'll be very popular my friend, biker gangs really dig those rigs. :thumbsup:

GregWeld 03-26-2012 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Track Junky (Post 403797)
Wow, missed this thread. Thats fricken awesome Greg. :thumbsup:

BTW, I like my steaks medium rare and be sure to bring plenty of Budlights. :lol:

I'm a Vegan and haven't had a drink in over 27 years.

Ever hear the term S O L. ??

Track Junky 03-26-2012 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 403806)
I'm a Vegan and haven't had a drink in over 27 years.

Ever hear the term S O L. ??

In that case I'll bring the beer and toss in a bail of hay. :D

mdprovee 03-26-2012 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 403787)
I've finally settled on a combo and a dealer....

-- and I'm adding a push out for the bedroom in back for a bit more room. This will drink 8 - feed 4 - and sleep 2 :unibrow:




Greg, Laura wants to know if it only sleeps two, where are you and your wife going to sleep once dinner is done. Guests have the back room right?

GregWeld 03-26-2012 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Track Junky (Post 403807)
In that case I'll bring the beer and toss in a bail of hay. :D

DEAL!!


:thumbsup:

GregWeld 03-26-2012 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdprovee (Post 403837)
Greg, Laura wants to know if it only sleeps two, where are you and your wife going to sleep once dinner is done. Guests have the back room right?


Younger guests get anywhere they "think they can".... over the tv -- on the floor -- standing up in the bathroom....

Old guys get the beds.

mdprovee 03-26-2012 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 403839)
Younger guests get anywhere they "think they can".... over the tv -- on the floor -- standing up in the bathroom....

Old guys get the beds.

So that means you and I get the bed, and our wives are on their own. Cool!!

GregWeld 03-26-2012 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdprovee (Post 403841)
So that means you and I get the bed, and our wives are on their own. Cool!!

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAA

96z28ss 03-26-2012 09:33 PM

Thats awesome. I know you have been thinking, what to do ,and what to get for a while now.
Just let me know and I'll ride shotgun when ever you need.

GregWeld 03-26-2012 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96z28ss (Post 403848)
Thats awesome. I know you have been thinking, what to do ,and what to get for a while now.
Just let me know and I'll ride shotgun when ever you need.

Yeah -- I've been kicking this around for 5 years or so....

Sieg 03-26-2012 10:05 PM

NICE! :thumbsup:

GregWeld 03-27-2012 07:48 AM

I would like to tell all who contributed to this thread -- a hearty THANK YOU!

Without the knowledgeable input of folks here - I likely would have made a big mistake and ordered the wrong trailer. So I'm real serious here when I say Thanks!

Well.... and Charley selling me the Mustang made a difference as well - because that changes the use... and time away from home etc. But mostly it was my wife's Bondurant driving school experience and the fact that she LIKED IT and now understands why I like doing this stuff!!

Blake Foster 03-27-2012 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyd (Post 326425)
If You Ask Kenny he will tell you you dont even need trailer brakes on a 42............... go figure.

i have them i dont like to use them , and get it right its a 48 ft trailer ! buy the right truck and it will stop the trailer . not a 62 dodge dually with 400k miles with only front brakes like blakes truck .[/QUOTE]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: its a 97 by the way!!!!

you kill me

Blake Foster 03-27-2012 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 403787)
I've finally settled on a combo and a dealer....

Sport Trucks USA - Chandler AriDzona

I'm ordering a 24' IKON Toter home (they don't really offer these but will build it) on a Freightliner Cascadia chassis - with a 525 HP Cummins - and 13 speed ultra shift... Basically this is the 24' Renegade floor plan - but with the IKON exterior and interiors -- and I'm adding a push out for the bedroom in back for a bit more room. This will drink 8 - feed 4 - and sleep 2 :unibrow:

Per Charley's request it will have an exterior bbq and electric cooler - observation deck and railings on the trailer - and multiple awnings... Sorry Charley - no exterior TV.

40' Stacker Gooseneck with their new hydraulic beavertail gate and internal lift. Bard A/C and Heat...

All of it on air ride - including the front axle...and equipped with OnSpot chains and cold air package, spread axles, air brakes, full size rims and tires... (this is new for them and makes a better trailer).
Should be ready in time to make the Buttonwillow dates.:thumbsup: :woot:

to haul a 32 Ford????
lol i guess you need to finish a couple projects so you can hit the road should be the right choice, i think we talked about this option, good call no regrets

GregWeld 03-27-2012 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer69 (Post 403898)
to haul a 32 Ford????
lol i guess you need to finish a couple projects so you can hit the road should be the right choice, i think we talked about this option, good call no regrets

With this setup I can haul 3 cars.... two upstairs and one on the floor. Figure this way I can toss the Mustang in -- one show car -- and one regular car (or a buddies car) and hit the road!

Since I mostly use "any excuse" to hit the road in the WINTER to get the hell our of here - I'd do the ONSPOT chain deployment system so I can cruise over Mt Shasta --- or go thru Utah (to get to AriDzona).

Hey! For 10 grand I'll put one of your 2" high "Deckel's" on it!


:cheers:

ccracin 03-27-2012 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 403893)
But mostly it was my wife's Bondurant driving school experience and the fact that she LIKED IT and now understands why I like doing this stuff!!

That's the most important part of this whole thread! Good Stuff! :cheers:

Sieg 03-27-2012 09:37 AM

Glad to hear Gwen like the experience as that will make the next few years very enjoyable. I ride motorcycle track days with a husband and wife team they did 14 events last year! The wife is 120 lbs riding a Ducati 1198 and rides at B+/A- level............she flies and loves it. The downside is their tire expenses. :D

The two of you should have a blast! What car is Gwen going to end up with? :unibrow:

GregWeld 03-27-2012 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 403924)
Glad to hear Gwen like the experience as that will make the next few years very enjoyable. I ride motorcycle track days with a husband and wife team they did 14 events last year! The wife is 120 lbs riding a Ducati 1198 and rides at B+/A- level............she flies and loves it. The downside is their tire expenses. :D

The two of you should have a blast! What car is Gwen going to end up with? :unibrow:

She wants to scream around in the R8 Spyder....

I'm thinking more like a Datsun B210 or Miata!

LOL

Blake Foster 03-27-2012 12:23 PM

Hey! For 10 grand I'll put one of your 2" high "Deckel's" on it!


:cheers:[/QUOTE]

Check is in the mail!! :thumbsup: but i think you ment to say 2' not 2" :lol:

ironworks 03-27-2012 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 403941)
She wants to scream around in the R8 Spyder....

I'm thinking more like a Datsun B210 or Miata!

LOL

There are some really sweet 510's out there. And it's smaller then a 32 and cheaper then an R8 when stuffed in a set of tires.

RECOVERY ROOM 03-27-2012 02:42 PM

I had a 510 at one time, It was a riot to drive stock with just tires

intocarss 03-27-2012 02:59 PM

Congrats on your new rig.. Make sure to save room for a golf cart!!

Blake Foster 03-27-2012 03:09 PM

How many till the Fleet Insurance kicks in???

Sieg 03-27-2012 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 403941)
She wants to scream around in the R8 Spyder....

I'm thinking more like a Datsun B210 or Miata!

LOL

Hmmm...........one side-swipe of the R8 covers the cost of a really good track day Mita yes?

The tension (mental/physical) of worrying about damaging an expensive vehicle detracts from the essence of driving at track days........at least you could attempt that sales pitch. :unibrow:

GregWeld 03-27-2012 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 403964)
Hmmm...........one side-swipe of the R8 covers the cost of a really good track day Mita yes?

The tension (mental/physical) of worrying about damaging an expensive vehicle detracts from the essence of driving at track days........at least you could attempt that sales pitch. :unibrow:

Worrying about what exactly? I'm not driving it..... That's HER problem!

:unibrow:

GregWeld 03-27-2012 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer69 (Post 403960)
How many till the Fleet Insurance kicks in???

After 8 and I hit that marker long ago! :rolleyes:

GregWeld 03-27-2012 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intocarss (Post 403959)
Congrats on your new rig.. Make sure to save room for a golf cart!!



Got that covered!!



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