Gooseneck trailer tips

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by mdprovee

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

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[96z28ss]

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]

Originally Posted by 96z28ss

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]

NICE!

[GregWeld]

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]

Originally Posted by kennyd

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]

its a 97 by the way!!!!

you kill me

[Blake Foster]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

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

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.

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]

Originally Posted by killer69

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!

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

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!

[Sieg]

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.

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