Re: Anyone use a toy hauler type tag trailer?
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10/14/18 12:19 AM
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I've never seen anyone use those for a fullsize car. Not to say it can't be done but those seem to be designed for sxs's or dirtbikes/quads, maybe a sand rail on a good day. Like you have seen, the door/ramp's approach angle is not really set up for a car.
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Re: Anyone use a toy hauler type tag trailer?
[Re: HR3128]
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10/14/18 12:57 AM
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You can add longer ramps onto the door to help change the loading angles, is it a dove tail rear now or straight floor? I would look at changing the tires to all E rated tires as soon as possible, did I tell you I HATE TRAILER tires Another thing to do if you can is to take it to a certified public scale and weigh that trailer your self before deciding on buying it or not I've owned three enclosed car trailers, all of them are heavy. The first new one I bought was a 22 ft. Pace Shadow 7000 Lbs. gross weight rating that the salesman told me it would weigh right at 2900 lbs. empty with no option, he LIED I him wanted to upgrade the 3500 LB. axles to 5200 Lbs. but he told me that Pace wouldn't allow that, he lied about that also It weighed 4150 lbs. empty the day I picked it up at the factory in Hurricane, UT, I didn't know that federal law required all trailer maker weigh each one before it is sold, I called Pace after I weighed it and they ask me for the VIN and told me exactly what it weighed the day I picked it up They also ask me why I didn't have the axles, wheels and tires upgraded when I ordered it I told the rep I had tried three different times and was told Pace wouldn't build it that way. I was told by that rep that Pace would build any trailer to the customers specs as long as the customer was willing to pay for the changes The dang California trailer salesman lied, it was his company policy to not sell any trailers that would carry more weight in it than the manufacturer had designed it for My current 10,000 Lb. rated 24 Ft. Pace Shadow has blown the tread off of so many dang trailer tires I lost count around 4 sets ago I have weighed it multiple times loaded ready to go the races and it has right at 4300 Lbs. on each axle, it adds right at 700 Lbs. on the trailer hitch and removes around 300 Lbs from the front axle of my Ram 3500 4x4 four door single wheel long bed pickup My next trailer, if I buy another one, will be a gooseneck type with, hopefully, living quarters in it also
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Re: Anyone use a toy hauler type tag trailer?
[Re: HR3128]
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10/14/18 02:17 AM
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GVWR is 13,000. Payload is 5,760 pounds. My car weighs approx. 2500. I don't like the 15" tires or the height of the floor. Loading could be a problem. How much floor space is there? Like what was said and you commented on. the tires are too small and the axles too small to carry a car(2500#) and camper. Like said, I think it is built for smaller lighter vehicles? Remember, your payload includes 120 gallons of water to begin with. Then you fill up the holding tanks and add more fresh water before dumping the holding tanks sometimes if your not near a dump station...they weight a lot. Propane for inside the tank. Then add all the things you put into a RV/camper. That don't leave that much extra carrying capacity. I have said recently on here about living quarters trailers, they are heavy. 13k pounds is pretty heavy to be towing. Try taking that some place like a soft field somewhere...
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Re: Anyone use a toy hauler type tag trailer?
[Re: HR3128]
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10/15/18 11:04 AM
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I have a 2004 Millenium LQ trailer 32' 2-axle with a 20' garage, been great for me and the wife. Had it built new and 14 years later it is still in good condition, but could use a few things fixed. Still take it to shows and have had a 69 D200 pickup in it a few times. Scaled it with that trunk and full gear at 11, 420 lbs.
Last edited by Rhinodart; 10/15/18 11:05 AM.
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Re: Anyone use a toy hauler type tag trailer?
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10/15/18 09:23 PM
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That looks like a good set-up. Does it have the usual LQ stuff (Shower/toilet, Kitchen, Bed) ? I looked at a nice 32' a year or so ago but it sold before I could get it. Yep, 12' living quarters fully self-contained, can't be too large for the shower/toiler/sink combo, but fits me fine. Built in fridge, 2-burner stove, microwave, couch folds to a bed, table with two seats folds to a bed to sleeps two comfortably. Lot of storage too, they have several packages that fit most needs. The gooseneck is even nicer, but I like to have the bed of my truck open to haul parts to shows too. With 20' garage there is just enough room for my Dart, a generator, and pit bike if not too large.
The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it.
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Re: Anyone use a toy hauler type tag trailer?
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10/16/18 08:40 AM
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I had a Work n Play by Forest River, built tough. It was a 24' with 18' cargo area. Sorry I sold it best toy hauler I've ever had. Had a 31' fifth wheel with 17' of cargo area. Load my car and the side door would not close. Won't mention the builder, but they are out of San Diego, Calif. And car only weighed 2400lbs I've seen some Craigslist ads for Work & Play trailers. LQs look good but the cargo area has been to small. Like 10 to 14 feet.
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Re: Anyone use a toy hauler type tag trailer?
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10/17/18 02:01 PM
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I have a 32' tag. It has shower, sh!tter, stove, sink, fridge, HVAC, awning, two cots and a drop down bed. I can get the car and golf cart in the cargo area but the cart has to be turned sideways.
It's nice to be able to stay at races.
Last edited by FastmOp; 10/17/18 02:02 PM.
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