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Started by Monsterlover, May 07, 2016, 05:14:40 PM

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Monsterlover

#15
May 15, 2016, 04:56:30 PM
Just post the length. We can imagine pretty easily what a 34' travel trailer looks like ;)
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#16
May 15, 2016, 05:06:39 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 15, 2016, 04:56:30 PM
Just post the length. We can imagine pretty easily what a 34' travel trailer looks like ;)
28' Citation...from a previous century. ;D

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ducpainter

#17
May 15, 2016, 06:01:28 PM
ute's rig...

"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Monsterlover

#18
May 15, 2016, 06:13:56 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 15, 2016, 05:06:39 PM
28' Citation...from a previous century. ;D



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"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ute

#19
May 16, 2016, 03:30:50 PM
Thanks !!

26.5'.............. started with a pup tent for 2, 35 years ago.

Monsterlover

#20
May 16, 2016, 03:46:28 PM
Quote from: ute on May 16, 2016, 03:30:50 PM
Thanks !!

26.5'.............. started with a pup tent for 2, 35 years ago.

What's that weigh?
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#21
May 16, 2016, 03:49:26 PM
That's a nice 5th wheel.

I will say it looks like it's all the suspension on that F-150 wants. :-\
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Monsterlover

#22
May 16, 2016, 03:51:44 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 16, 2016, 03:49:26 PM
That's a nice 5th wheel.

I will say it looks like it's all the suspension on that F-150 wants. :-\

I saw that as well.

How much can a half ton actually manage?

And given same weight, would a hitch, fifth wheel or goose neck tow any differently on the same truck?
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

NAKID

#23
May 16, 2016, 04:27:01 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2016, 03:51:44 PM
I saw that as well.

How much can a half ton actually manage?

And given same weight, would a hitch, fifth wheel or goose neck tow any differently on the same truck?

IIRC, that F150 has a payload capacity of 1300#
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ducpainter

#24
May 16, 2016, 05:09:07 PM
Quote from: NAKID on May 16, 2016, 04:27:01 PM
IIRC, that F150 has a payload capacity of 1300#
It'll handle a ton...looking similar to that. ;D
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Popeye the Sailor

#25
May 16, 2016, 07:09:11 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2016, 03:51:44 PM
And given same weight, would a hitch, fifth wheel or goose neck tow any differently on the same truck?

Anything putting more weight in front of the rear wheels should result in better handling (assuming nothing else is set up too stupid).

I prefer the overkill approach to towing. There are some serious grades out here. The F350 notices some of them, even.
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

Monsterlover

#26
May 16, 2016, 07:11:46 PM
Quote from: Satellite smithy on May 16, 2016, 07:09:11 PM
Anything putting more weight in front of the rear wheels should result in better handling (assuming nothing else is set up too stupid).

I prefer the overkill approach to towing. There are some serious grades out here. The F350 notices some of them, even.

Great point. So, let's eliminate the hitch. Any big differences between goose neck and fifth wheel?
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Popeye the Sailor

#27
May 16, 2016, 08:05:47 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2016, 07:11:46 PM
Great point. So, let's eliminate the hitch. Any big differences between goose neck and fifth wheel?

Well...either one is a way of taking a house with you and claiming you're camping so.....


You can use your bed with a goose neck hitch. That fifth wheel is in the way.

I'm told the fifth wheel tows smoother.


I have a friend with a classic 36' Flxible bus that's been converted to an RV. I can probably get it for ya for 10k. That right there is the way to travel.

If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

Monsterlover

#28
May 16, 2016, 08:16:37 PM
Yeah, converting an old bus to an RV is on my "list"

Something from the 40's or 50's. Love the look.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Popeye the Sailor

#29
May 16, 2016, 10:32:37 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2016, 08:16:37 PM
Yeah, converting an old bus to an RV is on my "list"

Something from the 40's or 50's. Love the look.

Here it is:

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312671&highlight=bus

1957 vintage.


I would deliver it to you.
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.
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