I hate trailers...... - Page 4

Rick Muck- Mark IV · 02-16-07, 12:57 PM

more pictures

Randy V · 02-16-07, 12:57 PM

Ron - a few things,
1) The wider the rear axle - the wider you need the frame to be to put the suspension close to the tires.
2) The wider the rear axle - the stronger the axle must be to absorb the torsional loading.
3) You not only need dual wheels - you must have dual wheels for stability and safety.
4) Considering the cube-van shown above. Pull the leaf-springs and retro-fit an Air-Ride suspension. I had Air-Ride in my 38' motorhome and it would drop that coach a good 10-12" closer to the ground when I was parked.

That old truck with the front-wheel drive system and trailer on the rear - man I cannot imagine the stress on that frame.. I surely hope it is made of fully boxed 4x10 steel..

Ron Earp · 02-16-07, 01:50 PM

Simon, now that is a good one and the closest I've seen to what I'm talking about. Build a 5ft tall box on the rear of this and that would be it!

alan114 · 02-16-07, 03:46 PM

How about something like this way back in 1954 Mercedes limited this transporter to 100m.p.h

Gary Kadrmas · 02-19-07, 11:05 AM

Ron:

Not sure this will make it here. Ad is from Hemmings and it is a 1995 Chev car hauler for $13K. It could easily have a box adapted and be under possibly $15K? For me, too bad it is not a Ford!

Gary Kadrmas
Cars For Sale

http://cll.hemmings.com/uimage/581709-215-0.jpg?rev=1

1995 Chevrolet 3500

$13,000

Location: Sugar Grove, Illinois
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Seller Notes:

Chevrolet 1995 3500 car carrier. Black, automatic, ps, pb, AM-FM radio, heater and a/c. 454 engine with 150,000 miles, runs and handles great, a real work horse! Asking $13,000. 630-330-8522, IL. $13,000

Gary Kadrmas · 03-07-07, 10:20 AM

Ron,

Not heard from you on the progress on your hauler. Thought I would offer a suggestion on what not to do:

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Hope everything is going well........

Well,

Tried a couple of times to load a picture of a work van on fire and a sign painted on the side "Loads of Fun". Not sure why it didn't work. Must be old fartitise. GK

Andy Besic · 03-10-07, 03:13 PM

Here is a Truck/ stacker/ RV all in one! It won't fit in your garage, but when the wife finds out about it you can live in it for a while!

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charlie · 03-24-07, 06:41 AM

Here is a truck to start with.

eBay Motors: 2004 FREIGHTLINER M2 EXPEDITER STRAIT BOX TRUCK 300H.P (item 190090945399 end time Mar-29-07 21:36:03 PDT)