Gooseneck trailer tips

[GregWeld]

That's cute! Great pix!

[96z28ss]

Not to dig up an "old" thread, AND change the subject, but here is a picture Luara took of our boys guarding your car at Redding, gun and all.

He was open carrying in Cali? I'm suprised no one called the cops just to make sure if it was real or not.

[fleet]

Greg,

Anything new with your setup?

Have these folks contacted ya? ;)

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[GregWeld]

I've been buying and adding and "making it my own" since day one. While Pierre was here yesterday doing some chassis painting on his project -- I was out in "da rig" adding some more PitPal products to the walls. I'm waiting for the white Snap-On tool box I ordered and hopefully it gets here before my next big trip June 11th (L A Roadster Show).

One thing readers will get a good laugh out of ------ I needed to hit the big RV dealer and get an extension cord so I could plug the toter into some "shore power".... I was so happy to find a 25' cord with the big 4 prong female that matched the 50 amp house cord -- and an adaptor to then plug the new extension cord into my 30 amp 3 prong twist lock as used around the "shed" -- I promptly came home - and hooked up this mess of cords and adaptors! Then the smoke started rolling out the bottom of one of the "lockers"..... OOPS and OH Shizzles..... and I unplugged my "mess".

The extension cord was the right version as far as matching the 4 prongs etc --- but the house cord is 220V --- and the wall plug is 220V --- ah -- but that extension cord is 125V !!! Not a match -- oh no -- not a match at all! It's sending voltage up the neutral leg....

This little "snafu" knocked out the Microwave - the TWO on board battery chargers (called Converters) - and the automatic transfer switch.... as well as a GFIC circuit breaker in the trailer... So a couple thousand bucks later -- All the parts arrived and I fixedededed it all up! The Microwave took TWO repair calls -- 1 to figure out what it needed and if it could be repaired -- and 2 to install the circuit board that was toast....

The good news --- I'd bought a couple big 3 prong 125V extension cords -- they're now being put to good use via the fancy box I bought that takes two 125V cords and makes 220V (what we call 220 -- which would be 110 down each leg with a common neutral and ground) and all is good and working just fine!!

I added a Sleep Number Queen bed to the overhead bunk area ---- and it works out just fantastic -- has two zones -- and is LIGHTWEIGHT - but very comfortable.....

I've added slide outs in a couple of the cupboards since they're deep but narrow -- this helps utilize the back of these cupboards...

Today, as a matter of fact, when I get done working out -- the plan is to hit the grocery store and stock the refer with all the little things a guy needs - mustard - ketchup - et al....

Oh yeah --- and I did buy a nice gas BBQ for it which also works out really well. Light but big enough to actually cook some stuff on -- and it sits nicely on the PitPal folding aluminum table I bought.

[HWY Nova]

Will you be giving tours of your rig at the LA Roadster Show?


--Eric

[intocarss]

GW,

I did a search for LA Roadster show and it says June 15 & 16th. Is this the same show? (I've never been and first heard about it here from you)

"Our show is always held on Father's Day Weekend in June of each year at the Fairplex in Pomona, Caliifornia.

In 2013, the 49th Annual Show will be held on Father's Day Weekend June 15th and 16th at the Fairplex in Pomona, Caliifornia".


http://laroadsters.com/

[fleet]

Greg,

Enjoyed hearing what you've done to make it your own.

Except the part when ...uh, things went http://www.domrep.ch/images/smilies/booom.gif.

[Sieg]

This little "snafu" knocked out the Microwave - the TWO on board battery chargers (called Converters) - and the automatic transfer switch.... as well as a GFIC circuit breaker in the trailer... So a couple thousand bucks later -- All the parts arrived and I fixedededed it all up! The Microwave took TWO repair calls -- 1 to figure out what it needed and if it could be repaired -- and 2 to install the circuit board that was toast....
:bang: :bang: :bang: :sieg:

Remember that on-board fire system conversation?

[Stuart Adams]

Put wheelchair rails and bathroom access for handicapped. It will come in handy by the time it's done!!!

[waynieZ]

It sounds like you've added some sweet additions to your rig, and unintentionally updated some electrical parts.
A home away from home !

[GregWeld]

The Muttstang in the nose.....





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Then the Nomad in the mezzanine level... with the little '32 on the bottom. Fits like a glove!






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Getting all the strap hangers hung and organized -- I do this by COLOR -- Red for the Roadster - Yellow ones for the Muttstang -- Blue for the Nomad etc.. some up front -- some in back -- gotta make 'em handy and neat (the OCD ADD in me... LOL)






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Gotta have a BBQ!!! And the nice (really nice quality) Aluminum folding table is perfect!






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Waiting on Snap-On for the toolbox for this corner....but in the meantime got a few items hung....





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Gotta have a trash basket!!






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And a race jack holder.....






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And you have to chock the trailer!!!!





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And the wife has to sleep well --- or you're just in for a lousy trip!!






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[GregWeld]

As long as it is --- 65' ---- you really don't notice it from the side street where it's parked up alongside the shop....





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[Stuart Adams]

Bitchin rig

[GregWeld]

Will you be giving tours of your rig at the LA Roadster Show?


--Eric



Uh....... maybe ---- but probably not -- parking is way away from the show part.... but maybe.... :>)





GW,

I did a search for LA Roadster show and it says June 15 & 16th. Is this the same show? (I've never been and first heard about it here from you)

"Our show is always held on Father's Day Weekend in June of each year at the Fairplex in Pomona, Caliifornia.

In 2013, the 49th Annual Show will be held on Father's Day Weekend June 15th and 16th at the Fairplex in Pomona, Caliifornia".


http://laroadsters.com/





YES --- that is the show..... We'll be there - staying at the Sheraton Fairplex on the grounds there -- on THURSDAY afternoon.... and will split Sunday some time is what we're planning now. It's GWEN'S birthday on the 15th ---- so maybe you and Cheryl could join us for dinner?? Maybe the Hilltop??? What do you think????







:bang: :bang: :bang: :sieg:

Remember that on-board fire system conversation?


YES! Thank god I plugged it in and then stood there for a minute patting myself on the back for such a stellar job..... and then the smoke came pouring out the bottom of the rig..... I was standing by my "connection" so just bent over and unplugged it. Damage done. But no fire.

I'm an idiot..... it wasn't until I started to try to figure out "why'd that happen" that I looked at the extension cord and see it's 125V -- so 220V on two sides --- and a 125V link in the middle.... DOH! What a dumbazz....





Put wheelchair rails and bathroom access for handicapped. It will come in handy by the time it's done!!!



I need one now!! I'm old....

Ever see Charlie walk? --- I'll try to keep everything he needs on one level.





It sounds like you've added some sweet additions to your rig, and unintentionally updated some electrical parts.
A home away from home !




Working on it.... it's worse than building a car! There's so much stuff you never knew you needed!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[69znc]

Greg,

An absolutely beautiful rig. I saw one that was almost identical heading to Virginia to dyno my car (from Charlotte). Similar motor home and trailer. The only thing that killed me was the rear was solid shiny shiny something and it was blinding as the sun was low.

I will never be able to afford it but it is gorgeous! :G-Dub:

PS
Still think you should change the name of the thread, the title is still misleading! :sarcasm_smiley:

Peter

[GregWeld]

Greg,

An absolutely beautiful rig. I saw one that was almost identical heading to Virginia to dyno my car (from Charlotte). Similar motor home and trailer. The only thing that killed me was the rear was solid shiny shiny something and it was blinding as the sun was low.

I will never be able to afford it but it is gorgeous! :G-Dub:

PS
Still think you should change the name of the thread, the title is still misleading! :sarcasm_smiley:

Peter



Yes the name is all wrong now.... I agree.


Thank you for the kind compliments! I wish it wasn't all white -- but washing it the other day --- I was glad it was! Man is that a lot of surface area to clean!

And yes -- I've already been scolded on the CB from a trucker that was following me with his lights on.... My response to him was ''Well... then back the F off.... 'cause you're following too close if it's a problem for ya!"....

Then I started hoping he needed fuel before I did.... :catfight:

[Lenie]

Dr Weld, that is one bitchin' clinic!

[Sieg]

Even though I like orange...........a Homer Bucket?

In that trailer.............seriously?



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[69znc]

Our family did the horse trailer thing and while not near as large it was a pain to wash. If I had to do it all over again I would have found the person who had a passion to wash it!! I pretty much do everything myself but that is something, along with weed eating our pastures, that I need to psych myself up for.

Yeah the reflection was a killer not even being that close.. so I had to pass him. I would worry more about two trucks pulling around and deciding to stop, block and discuss!!! Especially on the country roads of the south east!

Anyway enjoy!

[GregWeld]

[/SIZE]Even though I like orange...........a Homer Bucket?

In that trailer.............seriously?



https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/1748233472/h886E1CE2/



It's the OLD garbage can from the old trailer --- I got me one dem dare fancy lewnum ones now!

[GregWeld]

I would worry more about two trucks pulling around and deciding to stop, block and discuss!!! Especially on the country roads of the south east!



I would consider that a life threatening situation and after I blew the smoke out of my Kimber.... I'd be calling the coroner....


There's actually A LOT of rigs with quilted (not as bad) and SS doors on them... funny --- sitting up high --- it doesn't bother you when you're following... but in a car... it's bad I agree.

Maybe I'll have to start plastering it with bumper stickers... My favorite "Peel backing and apply to bumper".

[camcojb]

Yes the name is all wrong now.... I agree.


We can fix that. :poke:

[fleet]

After that electrical snafu, perhaps get one of them AARP bumper stickers...

'If this trailer is a smokin, it ain't what ya think, so please come a knockin.'

I think that's what the sticker they sent me said...

:peepwall:


:lol:

[intocarss]

YES --- that is the show..... We'll be there - staying at the Sheraton Fairplex on the grounds there -- on THURSDAY afternoon.... and will split Sunday some time is what we're planning now. It's GWEN'S birthday on the 15th ---- so maybe you and Cheryl could join us for dinner?? Maybe the Hilltop??? What do you think????











That's a generous offer Greg, thank you. I'll have to see if we're racing on the 15th, otherwise I can maybe come on Friday if the show is open to the puplic..BTW who is Cheryl??


Your rig is looking better then the John force racing camp :thumbsup:

BTW who's Cheryl?

[Sieg]

We can fix that. :poke:

Oh the names I've already thought about titling it..............:whistling:

:idea:

Contest!

The person with the best name gets a Home Bucket trophy!

[GregWeld]

That's a generous offer Greg, thank you. I'll have to see if we're racing on the 15th, otherwise I can maybe come on Friday if the show is open to the puplic..BTW who is Cheryl??


Your rig is looking better then the John force racing camp :thumbsup:

BTW who's Cheryl?




I'm an old idiot --- forgot who I was talking to --- I was posting to ROB -- FETorino -- thinking HE'D asked the question! DOH!!!


Sorry.....my mistake.

[GregWeld]

We can fix that. :poke:




Okay -- WTF....



Call it.....


Greg's Folly....


or maybe


Charlie's helpin' me pee more money away....


or maybe


Call me stupid... this may be my new home....


I like the name it has -- if someone is looking for some help - Back about a half a zillion pages there's lots of good discussion. Doesn't matter where it ended up. It'd be like starting a build thread - then once it's done you going to change the name from "my 69 project" to "my finished 69 project" ---- then you have to move it from the project section.... :smiley_smack:

[intocarss]

No worries GW

mkoPq5AOCOA

:poke: :stirthepot:

[fleet]

Oh the names I've already thought about titling it..............:whistling:

:idea:

Contest!

The person with the best name gets a Home Bucket trophy!

The http://www.domrep.ch/images/smilies/love%20machine.gif

[96z28ss]

How about " Not for Hire, You couldn't afford it"

[fleet]

No worries GW

mkoPq5AOCOA

:poke: :stirthepot:

:lol:³

Great find Jerdawg.

IMHO we need industrious people like you working for our federal, state or local government. Is there any possible way you could pass the background check. You know, get clearance, Clarence? :unibrow:

[Rick D]

Man Greg when I grow up I want your toys :poke:

Nice Rig!!!

[GregWeld]

Man Greg when I grow up I want your toys :poke:

Nice Rig!!!




I offered you one of my toys!! :thumbsup:


Thanks --- I really just borrow them all from Charlie... Eventually he'll want 'em back.

[Rick D]

I offered you one of my toys!! :thumbsup:


Thanks --- I really just borrow them all from Charlie... Eventually he'll want 'em back.

Yeah but I haven't grown up yet, just ask my wife and kids.

[intocarss]

:lol:³

Great find Jerdawg.

IMHO we need industrious people like you working for our federal, state or local government. Is there any possible way you could pass the background check. You know, get clearance, Clarence? :unibrow:

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[Phaeton]

Greg the WHOLE rig looks fantastic. Have a great trip down to LA and be safe.

[GregWeld]

Greg the WHOLE rig looks fantastic. Have a great trip down to LA and be safe.



Thanks!


I just hope I can get it out of the driveway.... after that... it's a piece of cake. :knokwood:

[69znc]

Even though I like orange...........a Homer Bucket?

In that trailer.............seriously?



https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/1748233472/h886E1CE2/

Do not diss the Homer Bucket, that and the blue paper towels are the only two things I can relate to!!

[69znc]

We can fix that. :poke:

I was just kidding on the name change. All of the regular readers who followed the trials and tribulations of the journey would be lost, like me!! :topic:

[GregWeld]

Here's why I love my Brother in Law - Rudy.....


When I went to get my new "rig" --- I decided to give Rudy my old trailer.... which was pretty dang nice -- and take his old (which wasn't very nice) and try to get the dealer to give me $500 for it....

The point here is that he is appreciative and he takes care of stuff... if he didn't - I wouldn't do what I do. Some people can afford "stuff" but let it go to hell... They can't afford the nice stuff - but take care of what they have...


The trailer.... Just for "picture" purposes....




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BEFORE Rudy waxed it.......






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And FOUR HOURS later --- he's got HALF the trailer done.....








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[intocarss]

Hats off to him. I used to have to wax my boss's 48' trailer before each race. It's a lot of work

[Rick D]

Wow that's a big difference there. Like you said Greg that why you do what you do, Rudy gets it just look at that shin :headspin: NICE!!

[GregWeld]

Hats off to him. I used to have to wax my boss's 48' trailer before each race. It's a lot of work

Wow that's a big difference there. Like you said Greg that why you do what you do, Rudy gets it just look at that shin :headspin: NICE!!





Egg sack lee...

[GregWeld]

Finally got the Girard (brand) awnings installed.... 22 hours of labor at Poulsbo RV... OMG!! But they are TWO 15' awnings coupled - with remote control - and lights - and "windy gauge thingy" so if it's blowing too hard they retract automatically. It's hard to tell in the pics -- but it extends 12' 6"... and that's a lot!

We'll appreciate this "item" on those hot track days!





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[GregWeld]

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Getting stuff pretty squared away.......





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[glassman]

Greg, that is a really, really nice set-up. So can you fit two or three cars in the trailer? Plus, any room or do you ever need a "pit" bike? just curious...

[Sieg]

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Dude! Talk about "squared away" sportin' neon now! :mock:

...........I know it's LED and it's cool!

Interior is lookin' good.......'cept for da homie bucket. :D

[fleet]

G-Dub,

Awesome personailizin' of da bigg rigg.

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[GregWeld]

Greg, that is a really, really nice set-up. So can you fit two or three cars in the trailer? Plus, any room or do you ever need a "pit" bike? just curious...



Mike -- It's a three car stacker.... and PLENTY of room for pit transportation... but I just steal Charley's Segway if I need to fall down.


I haven't figured out what I want to use for track transport yet.... I can't decide.

[Stuart Adams]

Very nice rig.

[GregWeld]

Very nice rig.




Thanks Stuart! I had no idea it would be so much work just to please "His Highness".... I want to make certain that he finds nothing missing that I should have had.


BTW -- All those boxes stacked by the stairs -- those are cases of wine being taken to SV house for the Mrs. Apparently she intends to get plowed (not that kind) every afternoon....

[Al Moreno]

Greg that right there is the BADDEST Rig Setup In The UNIVERSE!!!!! :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Greg that right there is the BADDEST Rig Setup In The UNIVERSE!!!!! :cheers:




You crack me up buddy!! Thanks for that good belly laugh!

[intocarss]

Thats a very professional set up GW.

[Flash68]

Apparently she intends to get plowed (not that kind) every afternoon....

:lmao: :lmao: That made me laugh almost as much as the Whiskers line in Austin.

[waynieZ]

Greg its a good thing its not "that kind" you'd be to week to drive any of the cars! The rig looks beautiful and very comfortable . That awning will definitely be worth every penny. Do they make a bug screen you can attach?

[GregWeld]

Since we're building -- and moving permanently -- to Sun Valley, Idaho... and plans are to have a shop under the house that can take "the rig" in completely. I thought that maybe it would be "prudent" to see if I could get said rig up the street and turn around in the cul d sac! So thought I might leave the trailer at the bottom of the hill and try it first with just the tractor. I had to do a three point turn with the tractor.... So now I'll have to plan on "expanding" the cul d sac.... or calling my brother in law Rudy... and buy a fork lift. That way I could just drop the trailer - and pick it up on the hitch with the fork lift and move it around. One way or the other -- it's doable.


So brought over a regular car to leave here ----- and my '32 because it's SUPPOSED to get nice beginning tomorrow.

I had emailed and asked the Sun Valley Corp folks where they might let me park the rig for a few day - since the condo has no place for it.... and they nicely gave me permission to put it in the lot at the Dollar Ski area parking lot --- which is conveniently located across the street from the condo! That works!!




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Then I went up to the lot..... so here's some shots of the POS in the cul d sac that I was absolutely certain would be super easy to just do a big azz u turn in and back straight into the garage!

The lot is 1.6 acres -- and in these pics I'm standing at one corner (and from here the lot line runs away from me straight down to the cul d sac -- the next white "stake" (to the left in this pic) is another corner -- and if you follow on around to the right in this pic -- you'll find the other corner stake -- from that stake it makes a 90 and runs straight down to the middle of the cul d sac (about where the truck is). The lot is a big rectangle -- with one corner eaten by the cul d sac. Hard to picture in this photo I know!





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And the view -- and size of the lot -- and location -- is why we bought it.






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[camcojb]

Beautiful area Greg. That's going to be awesome!

[Sieg]

Wondered where you've been. So you were absolutely certain you could do a u-turn?

[ironworks]

Can you make a road around the property that you could circle around the house to turn the POS around and then back it into the garage so you don't have to turn around in the street. Or unhook and back up the driveway with a forklift. That would be quite some forklift.

So head right up the street pull in your drive way circle the house and pull right back out on the street going the other direction so you can back into your garage.

COMPRENDE????


Rodger

Why is called Sun Valley? Looks cloudy to me. I don't think we have a cloud in the sky here.

[GregWeld]

Can you make a road around the property that you could circle around the house to turn the POS around and then back it into the garage so you don't have to turn around in the street. Or unhook and back up the driveway with a forklift. That would be quite some forklift.

So head right up the street pull in your drive way circle the house and pull right back out on the street going the other direction so you can back into your garage.

COMPRENDE????


Rodger

Why is called Sun Valley? Looks cloudy to me. I don't think we have a cloud in the sky here.



GWEN says you're F'n fired as a designer! No driveway around the house... besides -- a used lift truck is way cheaper.

[jimbo]

Getting in late, crappy weather and then having to mess with a forklift.
Does not sound like a fun end to a road trip.

Maybe you could put a turntable in your "shed". Then you wouldn't even have to back in.

[Stuart Adams]

Beautiful right there, not Greg, the location!!

[Ron in SoCal]

Or just do an oval around the garage so you can pull straight in and out :relax:

[Track Junky]

Can you make a road around the property that you could circle around the house to turn the POS around and then back it into the garage so you don't have to turn around in the street. Or unhook and back up the driveway with a forklift. That would be quite some forklift.

So head right up the street pull in your drive way circle the house and pull right back out on the street going the other direction so you can back into your garage.

COMPRENDE????


Rodger

Why is called Sun Valley? Looks cloudy to me. I don't think we have a cloud in the sky here.

GWEN says you're F'n fired as a designer! No driveway around the house... besides -- a used lift truck is way cheaper.

If you cant figure this one out I will be flabbergasted. 1.6 acres should give you plenty of room to move things around in your favor.

Beautiful lot BTW.

[GregWeld]

Beautiful area Greg. That's going to be awesome!


It's not only "beautiful" (if you like sagebrush)... but the area is so vibrantly ACTIVE -- skiing - hiking - fishing - AND the best part... it's small town USA like back in the 50's... Everybody is friendly. They actually know your name and you know theirs... And that's the part we like the best.




Wondered where you've been. So you were absolutely certain you could do a u-turn?



Well --- I left with the intention of doing a two "part of a day" trip... so headed out on Sunday around noon.... drove into Oregon -- and knew their was a beautiful scenic lookout up the old Oregon Trail Hwy (okay -- it's off I-84) in the hills just east of Pendleton..... Spent the night there. I WAS all by myself in the lot --- until two woman got towed in --- with a busted down tranny -- pulling a 5 horse trailer. All the noise etc got Stella barking - so had to open the door to check out what the deal is... then got talking to the ladies --- whom were besides themselves with the drama. I fired up the generator - flipped on the big azz quartz lights -- and next thing you know we're all hanging out in the trailer blabbing while they waited on a friend to rescue them from Baker City. The one is a horse vet here in Bellevue -- and the other a horse trainer -- who works for ---- A guy here that has MANY Brizio street rods. In fact the Briz -- and Vic Edelbrock and Mumford et al are coming here in July after Deuce Days in Victoria -- to spend some time with Bob. SMALL WORLD.


So ----- I have NEVER liked the way this rig "brakes".... and while sitting quietly - before the ladies showed up.... I was reading up on the controller etc. After setting it the next morning --- I could feel nothing when running it "manually". During a fuel stop I decided to check the master cylinder (they're electric hydraulic brakes) and there's ZERO fluid in the reservoir. That could explain a few things!).... Started to call truck repair shops on the way to see if perhaps we could bleed the system. Found a shop in Ontario that could take me in.... And found two of the six flex lines had holes in them from rubbing against the wheels. A 90 mile round trip to the parts store that had two --- and install and bleed.... took most of the day -- but made SV early evening last night.

Still have no trailer brakes though... and frankly "jim bobs" truck and trailer repair wasn't the place I wanted working on my stuff anyway. Will work on getting the system squared away at a dealer in Boise on the way home.



So here's the picture story version:




So crappy weather wise -- but nice nonetheless....





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From UNDER the clouds......





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DA RIG.....





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Peaceful..... Until..... the "girls" arrived. The tow truck could only chain them up and drag them into the turn out... then waited until a buddy could come with his rig to take the horses (5 of them!) and take the girls to safety. It was midnight by this time but WTF - we had fun. They were very appreciative of the lights -- a dry warm place -- a man with a gun.... (reminds me of a Beatles song).





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The next day it was Jim Bobs toothless truck repair.....


YES -- I backed the POS in there.... I know you guys won't give me any credit for it.





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AND the nice factory installed lines that rub against the wheels.... IDIOTS.




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AND before the girls arrived --- I pulled out the handy dandy little gas bbq and made myself some dinner... just because you're on the road doesn't mean you can't eat well! And lord knows I wouldn't want to miss a meal! I had built the shelf for the BBQ and spares could ride. Normally this compartment would house a gen set.




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[Lenie]

Hmmm...it is housing a generator of sort and I would have guessed you to be a vegetarian. Wrong again.:drowninga: :snapout:

[GregWeld]

Getting in late, crappy weather and then having to mess with a forklift.
Does not sound like a fun end to a road trip.

Maybe you could put a turntable in your "shed". Then you wouldn't even have to back in.



DUDE! I'm thinking I'll just make the whole cul d sac into a turntable! LOL






Beautiful right there, not Greg, the location!!



Thanks Stuart!

I think....





Or just do an oval around the garage so you can pull straight in and out :relax:



You and Rodger are both fired.






If you cant figure this one out I will be flabbergasted. 1.6 acres should give you plenty of room to move things around in your favor.

Beautiful lot BTW.




Like GWEN has said -- this isn't about "YOUR" truck... we're building a house. I agree. I'll figure it out. Actually --- the development has pavers for sidewalks -- and I'm thinking that adding a pavered sidewalk -- in conjunction with the GINORMOUS driveway I'm building anyway -- will give me the turning radius I need. I just don't want to drop a wheel into mud.... or snow... so will measure my turning radius and then work to see what can be built to accommodate that.

[Track Junky]

Like GWEN has said -- this isn't about "YOUR" truck... we're building a house. I agree. I'll figure it out. Actually --- the development has pavers for sidewalks -- and I'm thinking that adding a pavered sidewalk -- in conjunction with the GINORMOUS driveway I'm building anyway -- will give me the turning radius I need. I just don't want to drop a wheel into mud.... or snow... so will measure my turning radius and then work to see what can be built to accommodate that.

Say no more. The bowling ball in the bowling ball bag has been replaced by your nut sack and Gwen has stashed it away. Cant say I blame her.....that rig of yours probably cost 10 times what the lot did. :popcorn2:

[GregWeld]

Hmmm...it is housing a generator of sort and I would have guessed you to be a vegetarian. Wrong again.:drowninga: :snapout:




Jawarren (our trainer) asked me once --- ARE YOU EATING WELL? To which I replied --- Yes! I eat really well! He says.... NO! Are you eating WELL? To which I replied YES! I'm eating REALLY well!

You see where this is going? :popcorn2: :disgusted:


We don't eat anything with WHEAT in it.... we eat ORGANIC if at all possible... but MEAT is a priority... and salad of some kind....

Lucky for me - Gwen had made her world famous Zucchini frittata the Saturday night --- and I had made my world famous Cuccumber/Walla Walla/Tomato salad.... and I was smart enough to bring along some leftovers!

I bought a few smaller steaks at Costco --- and marinated them in zip locks (one per bag) and stuck them in the small freezer. That way all I have to do is thaw one out -- and bam! We got a meal!

[ironworks]

GWEN says you're F'n fired as a designer! No driveway around the house... besides -- a used lift truck is way cheaper.

I look forward to seeing the fork lift you get that can pick up the trailer and push it up hill into the garage. I hope it has atleast a granny low or two.

That trailer ain't no small gardening trailer.

Rodger

[GregWeld]

Say no more. The bowling ball in the bowling ball bag has been replaced by your nut sack and Gwen has stashed it away. Cant say I blame her.....that rig of yours probably cost 10 times what the lot did. :popcorn2:



You have that almost exactly right --- except reverse it. They don't give property away in Sun Valley...


A) not much property around despite what you see -- it's mostly BLM land.

B) It's Sun Valley. Can you say Vail? Tahoe? Jackson Hole?

[GregWeld]

I look forward to seeing the fork lift you get that can pick up the trailer and push it up hill into the garage. I hope it has atleast a granny low or two.

That trailer ain't no small gardening trailer.

Rodger



It's actually pretty flat at the Cul d Sac.... and should be very little, if any, grade to the shop.... The trailer is fairly light -- and normally might only have two cars in it.

Of course -- I know NOTHING about lift trucks... but my brother in law and sister have worked for Hyster (now Pape) lift trucks for over 30 years -- so I have to lean on them to see what I can get to do something like that. OBVIOUSLY I'll work to NOT have to do that. I'd far prefer to just make the Cul d Sac the radius it needs to be.... and since SV Corp owns the lots -- none of the others have sold yet.... perhaps they'll allow me to do what needs to be done in the way of "improvements".

[Lenie]

Greg, are you eating well?:lol: go back and try the turn around in the cul d sac again, this time w/o the blindfold!:guns:

[GregWeld]

Perfect compartment for the "barbie"!!!!! LOL





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[GregWeld]

Probably the first... and last time I'll ever need the big quartz lights. They were really nice for this purpose though!!!





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[Track Junky]

You have that almost exactly right --- except reverse it. They don't give property away in Sun Valley...


A) not much property around despite what you see -- it's mostly BLM land.

B) It's Sun Valley. Can you say Vail? Tahoe? Jackson Hole?

Boy you weren't kidding.....when I heard Idaho I was thinking inexpensive. I just checked property values out there....:ohsnap:

Youl'd think I'd know better by now :headscratch:

[GregWeld]

Boy you weren't kidding.....when I heard Idaho I was thinking inexpensive. I just checked property values out there....:ohsnap:

Youl'd think I'd know better by now :headscratch:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA........



From my condo -- I can see Clint Eastwood's house....


You're EX governator has a home here....


Bruce Willis and Demi's house is for sale here - at 7 million...


There are a few available (not shown on Zillow) in the 10's of millions...


A crap 2 bedroom condo built in the 70's will start at half a mil.



Here's one you should look in to.... They're short of builders here!




http://www.idahoairships.com/figge1/figge1.html

[Track Junky]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA........



From my condo -- I can see Clint Eastwood's house....


You're EX governator has a home here....


Bruce Willis and Demi's house is for sale here - at 7 million...


There are a few available (not shown on Zillow) in the 10's of millions...


A crap 2 bedroom condo built in the 70's will start at half a mil.



Here's one you should look in to.... They're short of builders here!




http://www.idahoairships.com/figge1/figge1.html


That is pretty cool. If I went out there I'd have to start a new subcontractor base. Takes time to find good hard working subs. I'm living in the last house I built and it took my subs and I 6 months to put up a little over 4600 sf turn key and that included hauling off 900 yrds of dirt and excavating in very rocky terrain not to mention two weeks lost due to rain. The excavator we were using had a 6 yard bucket on it and we were pulling out 4' boulders. I used the boulders to retain the cut at the backside of my lot.
Hell, I'm rambling.......back to the fun stuff.

Awesome pic's and that looked like a whole lot of fun!! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

It's all fun!!!



The initial plans are for 4000' of "shop" under the house -- large enough to suck up 65' of truck with 14'+ high ceilings... That will ALL have to be excavated. Some of those walls will be used as foundation for the house - but the house is about 6200 sq feet so it isn't a one for one exercise... and the lot is variable with the slopes etc.

Get this -- the roof load -- 125 #'s per square foot rated....

[DaleTx]

That will be nice to get away from the crowds, traffic, and the 9 months of rain, good call :thumbsup:

Look forward to seeing what your planning for a new shop.

[GregWeld]

That will be nice to get away from the crowds, traffic, and the 9 months of rain, good call :thumbsup:

Look forward to seeing what your planning for a new shop.



Our thoughts EXACTLY Dale....


There is a 55 MPH section of Hiway 75 but that's down near Hailey..... We'd only go there if we need to go to the airport. LOL


Otherwise - it's 25 MPH and 35 MPH once you're "out of town" --- town is about 15 square blocks. A guy can easily get lost!

[96z28ss]

It's all fun!!!



The initial plans are for 4000' of "shop" under the house -- large enough to suck up 65' of truck with 14'+ high ceilings... That will ALL have to be excavated. Some of those walls will be used as foundation for the house - but the house is about 6200 sq feet so it isn't a one for one exercise... and the lot is variable with the slopes etc.

Get this -- the roof load -- 125 #'s per square foot rated....

Well looks like you can get rid of the personal trainer. You won't need him cause its a work out just walking around the house with 10k sqft .
So do you have a man cave with the shop area? Wine cellar? etc...

[Sieg]

That brake line bugs me, manufacturing negligence liability?

Based on my eye in the sky your cul-de-sac is approx. 95' dia. What's the turning radius of that hog?

[Track Junky]

It's all fun!!!



The initial plans are for 4000' of "shop" under the house -- large enough to suck up 65' of truck with 14'+ high ceilings... That will ALL have to be excavated. Some of those walls will be used as foundation for the house - but the house is about 6200 sq feet so it isn't a one for one exercise... and the lot is variable with the slopes etc.

Get this -- the roof load -- 125 #'s per square foot rated....

You have a set of plans already? Those numbers dont surprise me. With a house that big your sure to encounter some decent sno loads.

[waynieZ]

At least we know what to get you for Christmas a BIG FN ROOF SNOW RAKE !

[GregWeld]

Well looks like you can get rid of the personal trainer. You won't need him cause its a work out just walking around the house with 10k sqft .
So do you have a man cave with the shop area? Wine cellar? etc...



Yes we do....and that's what brings up the square footage. A little here - a little there. We actually started much smaller - there's just the two of us... BUT --- always that danged big butt! WE realized after talking to our friends that THEY intended to come over and stay... and not just for the weekend! They were dead serious about being here a week or two. So we set up two of the bedrooms with a shared common area with kind of a kitchenette/living room set up. Sofa - chairs - dinning table etc. Thinking that someone may want to just get away -- go have a beer - or wine or whatever and just relax and watch some tv etc.... or in the morning -- be able to get up and make coffee etc and lounge around. WE also like our own space... and need to plan on grandkids etc. People come over to ski -- play golf - ride bikes etc... so we're planning for all of that.

So all of a sudden you get project creep...

That brake line bugs me, manufacturing negligence liability?

Based on my eye in the sky your cul-de-sac is approx. 95' dia. What's the turning radius of that hog?


I already told the dealership... but that's what happens when you buy used. Oh well. I'll just get it all working "the Weld way"... and it'll be fine. The thing I'm learning is that these trailers are kinda not really truck trailers -- and not really RV's either. The real truck guys don't want to have anything to do with them... the brakes are "air"... and they don't do electric hydraulic brakes... that's "RV" stuff. The RV guys are few and far between... and generally want to service what they sold/sell.

RE: Da Cul da sackie

I was told the cul d sac was 110' radius.... I was told my truck had a turning radius of 55' feet. Both numbers are complete crap. I think the 110' "radius" was really DIAMETER.... because I could "almost" make the circle... so I'm close.



You have a set of plans already? Those numbers dont surprise me. With a house that big your sure to encounter some decent sno loads.



We are on about floor plan #5 or 6 now -- getting close. We're suppose to have some sketches of elevations while we're here this time.

The main level floor is at about 6172' of elevation -- so yeah -- big time snow loads.

[GregWeld]

At least we know what to get you for Christmas a BIG FN ROOF SNOW RAKE !





The driveway will be heated... does that count??

[Sieg]

I took my conservative measurement off Google maps sat photo, so 110' works.

Maybe you can lobby for rolled curbing and over-width sidewalks?

Shoot me a floor plan if you can, I'd like to see how it flows. :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

Greg whats the weather like there in the summer? Might be a good idea to start planting some shade trees. Also, if it gets Nor Cal hot be sure to use roof sheathing with radiant barrier. IIRC radiant barrier sheathing will cool attic temps 15*. I went with two 4 1/2 ton 95% efficient furnaces with 17 seer ac units. Tankless water heaters will save on the energy bills as well. I installed two and put them in the attic. One serves the east side of the house and the other the west side. I went with Lennox gas fireplaces that are remote activated. Set the temp on the remote and when the temp drops to the set temp on the remote it will light on its own. Mansfield makes some nice and big jet tubs.
Brings back memmories.....lots of work finding the deals but well worth the end result!!

[Lenie]

Guest house? Separate garage/shop for visiting drive thru's?:idea: Wait that means I have to have a running car to participate, hell you'll probably be planning another move by the time I'm finished. Sounds like a pretty cool place Greg, looking forward to following the build. What style of home are you looking at building on top of the shop, contemporary/modern/colonial???
You know I want one!

[GregWeld]

Guest house? Separate garage/shop for visiting drive thru's?:idea: Wait that means I have to have a running car to participate, hell you'll probably be planning another move by the time I'm finished. Sounds like a pretty cool place Greg, looking forward to following the build. What style of home are you looking at building on top of the shop, contemporary/modern/colonial???
You know I want one!




The style is called Sun Valley lodge....


Not sure exactly what that means - but it's a legitimate description over here.


Get that POS running and get over here.

[Rick D]

Man Greg I love the new area!!! Nice idea on putting the shop under the house, when my dad built his back in the late 70's he did the same thing, not size but half the lower house was all shop.

What a beautiful view.

We are going to build our next house, my wife's grandparents have 3 acres two blocks from us. The house is over 200 years old up on a hill, that's where we plan to build and stay. Oh and her parents have their house right next door :lostmarbles: but their nice so it's good.

Oh we will need a build thread on the new house!!! :warning:

[GregWeld]

Man Greg I love the new area!!! Nice idea on putting the shop under the house, when my dad built his back in the late 70's he did the same thing, not size but half the lower house was all shop.

What a beautiful view.

We are going to build our next house, my wife's grandparents have 3 acres two blocks from us. The house is over 200 years old up on a hill, that's where we plan to build and stay. Oh and her parents have their house right next door :lostmarbles: but their nice so it's good.

Oh we will need a build thread on the new house!!! :warning:



Thanks Rick!

I can't seem to capture the view with my limited camera skills... and some of the pics are from my iPhone... Photobucket seems to mangle the iPhone "panorama" shots... The view is 180* out the front of the house if you just stare straight ahead.... then there's a whole different view to the Southwest. And another west looking at Proctor Mountain. We're almost at the top of a ridge... and the view will change with the elevation of the house as it goes up from ground level.

RE: In laws

We have purposely built some areas of the house HOPING that my MIL will be able to come and stay for awhile. Some of us actually love our in laws. I've known my MIL since I was 15 years old.... imagine that... since I'm 60 next month.

[96z28ss]

I'm real easy, just get me a sleeping bag and I'll sleep out in the shop. Im sure the shop area will be nicer than some homes.

[GregWeld]

I'm real easy, just get me a sleeping bag and I'll sleep out in the shop.



I've had GIRLS make the same offer.... They're no good -- but they're easy.

[Grrrageman]

Any thought to putting a receiver hitch on the front of the truck to push the trailer in the garage? My Grandpa use to do this to launch a boat with his truck camper. It makes for great visability and a very manuverable setup. Just an idea.

[waynieZ]

I can't wait for this to get underway, its going to be very interesting.

[Flash68]

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Did Todd put you up to this? ...posting food pics on here.... sheesh.... Did I click on Greg Weld's Facebook page or something? :headscratch:

[Stuart Adams]

Did Todd put you up to this? ...posting food pics on here.... sheesh.... Did I click on Greg Weld's Facebook page or something? :headscratch:

Richard Simmons would be proud!!

[GregWeld]

Did Todd put you up to this? ...posting food pics on here.... sheesh.... Did I click on Greg Weld's Facebook page or something? :headscratch:

Richard Simmons would be proud!!




EVERY THREAD ON HERE IS LIKE MY OWN PERSONAL FACEYBOOK PAGE....


Just in case you hadn't noticed that....

[GregWeld]

Any thought to putting a receiver hitch on the front of the truck to push the trailer in the garage? My Grandpa use to do this to launch a boat with his truck camper. It makes for great visability and a very manuverable setup. Just an idea.



I know where you're coming from - and you're right -- that might be a simple solution --- IF ---- BIG IF --- this wasn't a big azz gooseneck trailer...

The overhang would have to clear the hood of the truck -- by the time you worked all that out -- and had a hitch big enough to make that all work -- I could buy a forklift...

[FETorino]

AND before the girls arrived --- I pulled out the handy dandy little gas bbq and made myself some dinner... just because you're on the road doesn't mean you can't eat well! And lord knows I wouldn't want to miss a meal! I had built the shelf for the BBQ and spares could ride. Normally this compartment would house a gen set.




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Man I'm envious of the road trip.:wow:

That BBQ looks pretty good. Just remember when you are using that thing keep your hands a safe distance. Don't take a chance of accidently welding your knuckles. I heard somewhere welding your knuckles is a really :badidea:

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

A welded shaft is even worse!!!

[FETorino]

A welded shaft is even worse!!!

You're safe that shelf is pretty high.:D But by all means keep your shaft away from the BBQ and the food.

[DBasher]

111 pages on a truck build/purchase, can't wait to read about the house!

Like I said before, you're wasting no time living! The truck, the property even the food looks great. :thumbsup:

Gotta love LATERAL-Greg!

:cheers:
Dan

[GregWeld]

111 pages on a truck build/purchase, can't wait to read about the house!

Like I said before, you're wasting no time living! The truck, the property even the food looks great. :thumbsup:

Gotta love LATERAL-Greg!

:cheers:
Dan



There won't be a house build thread I can assure you of that.... just maybe the occasional pic thrown in here or there when "the moment is right" <think Cialis>

The beauty of having been retired for almost 22 years now... I've gotten to do a fair amount of "living". This is just stage 4 --- the part where you kind of want to pick your last spot... and where your friends want to come and hang out... and it only gets to this stage when your kids are grown and on their own... and you have no other "ties" to the big city.

And here's the part I like the best.... Since this is a truck and trailer thread! I have to take the trailer down to Jerome to Freightliner of Idaho so they can try to get me some trailer brakes... It's a nice straight shot down Idaho 75...for about an hour and a half -- and I'll hit two stop lights.... and not a single FREEWAY. That's "living" in my book.


:headspin:

[GregWeld]

You're safe that shelf is pretty high.:D But by all means keep your shaft away from the BBQ and the food.




There's just no getting ahead of you is there....

[DBasher]

Can't say I've been to Sun Valley, travel through the "area" on the way to Bonneville though. Baker City is a nice place to hang out, the diner across from Les Schwab used to have the best biscuits and gravy....until you find out what's in it and have read the Healthy Living thread!:confused18:

Hard to beat that small town atmosphere. I used to own a Motel in Spearfish South Dakota, family still does. When we'd head back it was like traveling back in time. Sad to think what the Walmart has done to that town:shakehead:

Do you own enough real estate at the cul-d-sac to put in a short driveway? Just enough to pull into and than back into the main? I'm sure you'll figure out something....maybe you could get a dually with a 24' enclosed to make things easier :lmao:

[FETorino]

Do you own enough real estate at the cul-d-sac to put in a short driveway? Just enough to pull into and than back into the main? I'm sure you'll figure out something....maybe you could get a dually with a 24' enclosed to make things easier :lmao:

I told GW I'd help him out and trade straight across.:thumbsup:

There's just no getting ahead of you is there....

:lmao: You've been retired 22 years and I'm still going to work every day so I'd say there may be no catching up for me ..... :cheers:

[GregWeld]

maybe you could get a dually with a 24' enclosed to make things easier :lmao:



The thought has crossed my mind.... J/K



Already have it all worked out. It was as simple as revisiting the Cul d Sac and looking at it -- and where my driveway will be etc. It's a non issue.

[GregWeld]

You don't really realize how big these pigs are until you have to wash it!!! OMG there's a lot of square footage there!! Good thing I have the de-ionizer so I don't have to dry it too!!!




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[mdprovee]

So how long did it take? A week.

[GregWeld]

So how long did it take? A week.





It felt like it!!!


I have a few "special" brushes to help make it go just a bit faster than that....

[tazzz2_ca]

Looks great buddy,,, we gonna see you on the right coast next year for a few events with the new rig???

[Ron in SoCal]

It felt like it!!!


I have a few "special" brushes to help make it go just a bit faster than that....

Next time have a Gwen take a vid Greg. We'll laugh so hard you'll never hear another Intro joke! :lol:

[GregWeld]

Looks great buddy,,, we gonna see you on the right coast next year for a few events with the new rig???




I'd really like to drive Watkins Glen.... so will be looking for an event/date that I can make to do that. That -- and I want to do power tour.... and will have to find someone that will follow along the route in "da rig". But I'm waiting for the '33 to get finished... and now it seems I'm also trying to find a second track car. :D

[ironworks]

I will co pilot with you.

[GregWeld]

I will co pilot with you.

Great! Where do you plan to sleep?

Toter home is only 14' LONG.... and only has two QUEEN beds.... You couldn't even sleep on the one at an angle! LOL

[96z28ss]

Great! Where do you plan to sleep?

Toter home is only 14' LONG.... and only has two QUEEN beds.... You couldn't even sleep on the one at an angle! LOL

I could do the tour, although I want to do it with my car someday.

[GregWeld]

I could do the tour, although I want to do it with my car someday.



There's no "shortage" of people that want to go --- there's a shortage of qualified big rig drivers...

[Ron Sutton]

There's no "shortage" of people that want to go --- there's a shortage of qualified big rig drivers...

Greg, is your rig under the 65' limit ... meaning as a motorhome, anyone with a regular license can drive it? ... or is it over 65' total length?

[ironworks]

Great! Where do you plan to sleep?

Toter home is only 14' LONG.... and only has two QUEEN beds.... You couldn't even sleep on the one at an angle! LOL

I could sleep on the floor right down the middle with the door open for my big feet.

Watkins Glen is my favorite track. The Nascar race there yesterday was awesome.

[96z28ss]

I could sleep on the floor right down the middle with the door open for my big feet.

Watkins Glen is my favorite track. The Nascar race there yesterday was awesome.

Oh yeah, I was watching the race a bit also and was thinking back to when we used to race on iracing, Its a fun track. How many road courses does nascar do 2 or 3?

[ironworks]

Oh yeah, I was watching the race a bit also and was thinking back to when we used to race on iracing, Its a fun track. How many road courses does nascar do 2 or 3?

2.

Turns 1 - the bus stop are some of the best.

[GregWeld]

Greg, is your rig under the 65' limit ... meaning as a motorhome, anyone with a regular license can drive it? ... or is it over 65' total length?



Ron -- It's just 65'.... and "just anyone can drive it" is a true statement as far as the law goes --- but as you know -- there's more to driving one of these than just having a drivers license. It's pretty big -- pretty long -- and takes some knowledge to manuver around corners and city streets.... and on and on. It's also 50,000 #'s.... and going up hills is easy - since you can't really go very fast -- but coming down.... you'd best have some knowledge!







I could sleep on the floor right down the middle with the door open for my big feet.

Watkins Glen is my favorite track. The Nascar race there yesterday was awesome.




I love Watkins Glen on iRacing! We need to plan this!

[camcojb]

- and I want to do power tour.... and will have to find someone that will follow along the route in "da rig". But I'm waiting for the '33 to get finished... and now it seems I'm also trying to find a second track car. :D
I've always wondered why you didn't so that event. It's a lot of fun.

[96z28ss]

I love Watkins Glen on iRacing! We need to plan this!

you have to change the color on your car first.

[Ron Sutton]

Ron -- It's just 65'.... and "just anyone can drive it" is a true statement as far as the law goes --- but as you know -- there's more to driving one of these than just having a drivers license. It's pretty big -- pretty long -- and takes some knowledge to manuver around corners and city streets.... and on and on. It's also 50,000 #'s.... and going up hills is easy - since you can't really go very fast -- but coming down.... you'd best have some knowledge!

Yup Yup! I understand & agree completely. :thumbsup:

One of my race rigs was a motorcoach & stacker trailer ... just under 65' ... and I was very picky on who we let drive, because regardless of "what's legal" ... it's still big, challenging to drive & a lot at risk.

I was just curious on the length of yours, as it looks like you were right around 65'. I've had & seen non-CDL drivers pulled over ... and if the overall rig is too long ... the Highway Patrol can make the driver choose between staying there until a CDL driver can arrive to drive it away ... or unhooking from the trailer leave it behind. :badidea:

This happened to us once on a trip to Las Vegas when we had a longer trailer on ... making the overall length over 65' ... and my chosen non-cdl driver to wasn't legal to drive it.

[KPC67]

Greg,
When is power tour? I would seriously go if I am done harvest.
Not sure if you got my resume but here it is again.
:poke:

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[GregWeld]

Yeah buddy! I remember your truck Kevin!!


Not sure on the dates --- for whatever reason they've never been when I could make it.


This year it was the first week of June....

[KPC67]

So you're thinking 2014? If it is in june next year I could possibly make it!

[GregWeld]

So you're thinking 2014? If it is in june next year I could possibly make it!



This years is over.... so has to be 2014.


I won't forget your offer! Thanks! Now I have to see if Charley will even let me do it.... HA!

[bigkarz]

HRPT 2014 confirmed today from Hot Rod. It is June 7-13 2014

Read more: http://forums.hotrod.com/70/9529311/power-tour/hrpt-2014/#ixzz2btsEBHTB

[GregWeld]

HRPT 2014 confirmed today from Hot Rod. It is June 7-13 2014

Read more: http://forums.hotrod.com/70/9529311/power-tour/hrpt-2014/#ixzz2btsEBHTB



Well dang nab it -- See! There's always something else that keeps me from doing this run! We'll be in LA for the Fathers Day LA Roadster show -- and it's a rather special one this year! It's my wife's b'day on June 15th -- and I have a little something special this year for her.

[mdprovee]

Birthdays always the same as Power Tour for me. Laura's is the 07/10, and my oldest Mitchell's is the 12th.

If you ever need a driver I am available. I drive fire trucks, which are similar. I know you have heard it a million times.

[GregWeld]

Birthdays always the same as Power Tour for me. Laura's is the 07/10, and my oldest Mitchell's is the 12th.

If you ever need a driver I am available. I drive fire trucks, which are similar. I know you have heard it a million times.



I'd take Laura for her birthday! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA


I'm going to have to start to plan for 2015 - because 2014 is already out for me. Seems this date is just flat difficult. BY THE WAY --- POWER TOUR is in JUNE not JULY.... Laura's B'day is 07/10 and Power Tour is 06/10.... :>)

[mdprovee]

I'd take Laura for her birthday! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA


I'm going to have to start to plan for 2015 - because 2014 is already out for me. Seems this date is just flat difficult. BY THE WAY --- POWER TOUR is in JUNE not JULY.... Laura's B'day is 07/10 and Power Tour is 06/10.... :>)

OOPPSS, typed wrong. Her B'Day is in June, "06".

Maybe between the both of us, we can talk her into it.

[GregWeld]

OOPPSS, typed wrong. Her B'Day is in June, "06".

Maybe between the both of us, we can talk her into it.



Gwen's in 06/15 -- and she's getting something I've been having built delivered at the L A Roadsters show.... So no way I can do Power Tour and get there to handle all of that too!

[sik68]

Greg, do what you did with the rig, and buy someone else's Sun Valley house...McQueens!

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/09/14/steve-mcqueen-idaho-ranch-for-sale/
:idea:

[GregWeld]

Greg, do what you did with the rig, and buy someone else's Sun Valley house...McQueens!

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/09/14/steve-mcqueen-idaho-ranch-for-sale/
:idea:



We looked at a lot of houses -- but GWEN laid down the law and said a 2 mile radius from the center of Ketchum (what everyone refers to as Sun Valley).... and when you want to park your "rig" and have a shop there too... you custom build.

Trust me when I tell ya ---- there's no shortage of "McMansions" around here and at 7 million, McQueens is on the cheap end!

[GregWeld]

I got a kick out of reading about the "salivating" over the ultra huge garage - some 1,700 square feet!!! Mine will be 4,100 square feet and then we have a double deep 4 car garage for the house... But then again - not many folks want to park their semi/toterhome/trailer thingy inside under their house.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[glassman]

Um, ya, i dont get the salivating thing. I've got a three car garage, small, bout 720 sq feet, almost 1/2 the size their bragging about. I've got my camaro, two dirt bikes, work bench and my wifey's subaru and its waaaaayyyyyy too small.

[GregWeld]

Um, ya, i dont get the salivating thing. I've got a three car garage, small, bout 720 sq feet, almost 1/2 the size their bragging about. I've got my camaro, two dirt bikes, work bench and my wifey's subaru and its waaaaayyyyyy too small.




There's a magic rule about "stuff" expanding to fill the space allotted to it!!



So dang true!!!

[carbuff]

So, does that oversized hauler/man cave float? ;)

I got to check out the Weld rig this weekend. He's definitely traveling in style. And apparently he likes to haul stuff for other people too! There was all sorts of stuff laying the back of that rig. And a couple of pretty decent cars in there too. :cheers: :cheers:

[GregWeld]

So, does that oversized hauler/man cave float? ;)

I got to check out the Weld rig this weekend. He's definitely traveling in style. And apparently he likes to haul stuff for other people too! There was all sorts of stuff laying the back of that rig. And a couple of pretty decent cars in there too. :cheers: :cheers:



If you read the post right above your's Bryan -- that statement is exactly what happens!!


Hobaugh Camaro
Voelkel 48 Hour Camaro
Gwen's '33

A few zillion brand new cones for USCA
All the USCA timing gear

A whole bunch of RideTech gear/displays...


This trailer was made to haul CARS... not freight... but it's what friends do for friends.

I get to dump Voelkel's car and his stuff --- and all the USCA stuff is done as far as I go (next up it heads to Florida I think).... BUT --- I hate big BUT's --- Ed Capen asked if I could take his new Corvette back to Nor Cal -- and before he asked, I managed to buy a gas pump - a 6' GULF sign - A Mobil Lollipop sign - and a "BAR" sign... This will be "fun" trying to find safe places for all that stuff. UGH! So I drove 24 miles out to a Loves truck stop tonight and bought some freight bars (they lock across the inside of the trailer to secure freight - they work on "friction") so I can have a couple places to "secure to".

[camcojb]

If you read the post right above your's Bryan -- that statement is exactly what happens!!


Hobaugh Camaro
Voelkel 48 Hour Camaro
Gwen's '33

A few zillion brand new cones for USCA
All the USCA timing gear

A whole bunch of RideTech gear/displays...


This trailer was made to haul CARS... not freight... but it's what friends do for friends.

I get to dump Voelkel's car and his stuff --- and all the USCA stuff is done as far as I go (next up it heads to Florida I think).... BUT --- I hate big BUT's --- Ed Capen asked if I could take his new Corvette back to Nor Cal -- and before he asked, I managed to buy a gas pump - a 6' GULF sign - A Mobil Lollipop sign - and a "BAR" sign... This will be "fun" trying to find safe places for all that stuff. UGH! So I drove 24 miles out to a Loves truck stop tonight and bought some freight bars (they lock across the inside of the trailer to secure freight - they work on "friction") so I can have a couple places to "secure to".
Sounds like you've started a whole new career. :lol:

[GregWeld]

Sounds like you've started a whole new career. :lol:




You know me Jody.... I'm always happy to lend a hand. The smiles on Brian and Steve Hobaugh's face - because they're about to win back to back Good-Guys Auto X's.... and lending a hand to my good friends at FM3 and OPTIMA for all they do for us... Who could say that's not fun. And RideTech is a huge supporter of all we do... and Bret is just one of the good guys... so if he'd have asked me to take the 48 to Florida - I'd have probably said - "sure, what the hell".


I don't have room for the 10 foot "bomb" thing that was at the swap meet though... and it would have really looked kool hanging from the ceiling of the new shed!

[DBasher]

Did you say bomb? I picked this up yesterday from a guy out by Divers, lil bigger than 10'.
Uh ya, I have no idea....My neighbor helped unload it and said that I am now neighborhood watch captain. :guns:


Have fun, drive safe
Dan

[GregWeld]

Oh Yeah buddy! That's what I'm talkin' 'bout!!


The one that was at the swap meet was a bit more "rustic" than that --- and was a U Haul Rental sign at some point with the phone number etc on it --- it was defiantly sketchy. Just the way it should be.


After loading the trailer up today -- I'm really really glad I didn't buy it. There's not a square foot of this POS that doesn't have something in it. No room for bomb signs!!

[Ron in SoCal]

GW...I know you don't want public displays of affection and all that, but man...towing cars for people, helping out vendors, equipment for event organizers. I know you've got nothing but $$ and time and no life (jk) but seriously, that's very generous of you.

Mad props big daddy :cheers:

[chichirone]

Greg, it was a pleasure meeting you and chatting very briefly when in the staging lane to make a run. Disappointed I didn't get to talk more with the crazy ass weather. Hope to see ya next weekend for the USCA event.

[GregWeld]

GW...I know you don't want public displays of affection and all that, but man...towing cars for people, helping out vendors, equipment for event organizers. I know you've got nothing but $$ and time and no life (jk) but seriously, that's very generous of you.

Mad props big daddy :cheers:





Thanks buddy! Just helping people out -- which gets me out and about -- so it's all good.





Greg, it was a pleasure meeting you and chatting very briefly when in the staging lane to make a run. Disappointed I didn't get to talk more with the crazy ass weather. Hope to see ya next weekend for the USCA event.





Good to meet you too Jay! See ya this weekend!!!

[GregWeld]

Well --- Got home tonight from the Laguna Seca - Texas Motor Speedway USCA events - with a Good-Guys Show tossed in for good measure.


A little "info" as related to this thread:






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To top this off --- I had a blow out on the inside passenger drive tire.... That actually blew the door off the generator -- and broke that latch -- bowed out the nice stainless steel door that is part of the truck "skirt".... destroyed the remote start relay on the Generator - costing me a day at Cummins in Avondale Aridzona.... and a few hundred in repairs. The tires? All four drive tires replaced (3 grand worth)... because while they appeared brand new - they were date coded '07. My Freightliner truck chassis is an '08 -- even though it's titled as a 2010 (the date built by Renegade). I had already replaced the steer tires - but thought I could get away with the drivers going a few more miles. Big mistake.

[glassman]

Bout $180 per day? The trip and memories, priceless? (well ya spent time with me lol).

But i like the idea of traveling in your own coach. Your gonna spend it on hotels any ways....might as well be able to take a "_____" anytime you want, priceless.

I like my 14 year old coach, nothing fancy, but it gets the job done.......love being able to cook, rest, change, read....anytime ya want. Freedom of the open road...

[GregWeld]

Couldn't agree more Mike!


I love having my own stuff - my own bed - I like to cook.... In fact I only ate out when Adrienne flew in for the week between events at TMS.


Was great meeting you and chatting!

[fleet]

Greg,

Glad you're alright. :thumbsup:

Are you and Adrienne the 2 cooks in the family? :)

[GregWeld]

Greg,

Glad you're alright. :thumbsup:

Are you and Adrienne the 2 cooks in the family? :)



Being "alright" is a relative thing.... This trip aged me about 5 years or more... and after this trip - I now know that what I've been telling people since I bought the Mustang and all the supporting crapola..... That I only plan to do this about 10 more years (at which point I'd be 70+). Driving these rigs -- loading and unloading "stuff" and cars - and more stuff and more cars..... wears you out. Then when you finally get home -- you realize all the stuff you should have been doing (since like December when we left for Sun Valley) has not gotten magically done -- and you tear into all that.

Thank goodness DBasher came over yesterday to look at the cars -- and I conned him into helping me unload the Shell Gas Pump I'd bought. Thank you Dan!!

I've done all the cooking in our "relationship" (spans 43 years)... Gwen pretty much doesn't boil water. Had I not been an exec in NYC - I could have been a chef in a heartbeat! Adrienne is the apple that didn't fall far from the tree. She like cars - racin' - cooking and doesn't mind getting dirty despite being pure girly girl.

[DBasher]

My pleasure Greg, visits like that are HUGE motivators for me! Crawling around the mustang (which you stole) and sitting in the gokart was worth the unpaid trip to Hellevue.

Let me know if you ever need anything like if the water in the pool needs to be moved around or old nasty used parts fall off the fastback!

I'm actually working on SE 8th tomorrow for a bit, let me know if you need gas for the pressure washer or a coffee.:thumbsup:

Dan

[GregWeld]

My pleasure Greg, visits like that are HUGE motivators for me! Crawling around the mustang (which you stole) and sitting in the gokart was worth the unpaid trip to Hellevue.

Let me know if you ever need anything like if the water in the pool needs to be moved around or old nasty used parts fall off the fastback!

I'm actually working on SE 8th tomorrow for a bit, let me know if you need gas for the pressure washer or a coffee.:thumbsup:

Dan



I discovered your gloves this morning.... feel free to stop by anytime - just text me to make sure I'm here.

[GregWeld]

So after a couple years (3?) and a major move to our new digs in Sun Valley Idaho.... where it's super cold a lot of the year (requiring indoor storage of the big rig) - I made a couple of changes in "life style". While the trips to and from the tracks in Calif are 1400 mile round trips. The big hassle of finding hotel rooms and places to park etc are gone. I can drive to RENO easily (560 miles). Once there - they have HUGE parking lots with acres of space, AND it's not raining! Why does this matter? Because it got me thinking that I really don't have the same reasons I used to have for the big rig and all it's hassle (they are a LOT of work!).

Rodger Lee (Ironworks) was discussing big rigs with Zane Cullen (Cotati Speed Shop) and I get a phone call... Zane doesn't even say hello when I answer the phone - he just says "I'll take it". LOL.... Well that changed me from "thinking about selling it" to a "I guess I'm selling it". Done.

This kicks off a series of events. I now need a new trailer and something to haul it with. I've done the big ass dually one ton diesels.... they're great when trailering - but basically 99.9% of the time I'm just driving 2 miles in to town for groceries or a latte. I decide this time I'll try a new Chevy 1500 with the 6.2 gas motor and the 8 speed tranny.... Without writing a review --- this thing drives so nice and it's so f'n quiet inside! Just WOW! And the fit and finish is up there with Gwen's Porsche! Not kidding here!

Okay -- now I need a trailer and since we chose the smaller pickup, I'm going to need a lighter trailer. ATC and InTech (all aluminum trailers) are the brands in my sights. I need a 24'r - WHITE to match the P/U.... and I need it in stock so I can get to Thunderhill at the end of April. I find a decked out Intech in Indiana thru RPM Motorsports in Georgia. What a great dealer!! DONE. Delivered. Bought on Monday via email - trailer in my shop on Saturday. It came with the awning - has a generator compartment with slide out with an automatic transfer switch - The thicker .040 skin - has cabinets - ALL LED lighting - A/C - carpet part way up the wall - finished out inside - airline track in the aluminum floor... It's NICE!





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[DOOM]

You didn't get the Duramax?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? WTF!!!:catfight: :buttkick:

[DBasher]

Lunch is back on!! I've got a customer that has a new crew cab Denali that just sits in the parking garage. White with black leather...such a great looking truck.

Trailer looks nice, what's it weigh?

[raustinss]

Same boat as Mario..... No dirty D max, Greg you are aware you could have gotten a 3/4 single rear axle with Denali package :poke:

[GregWeld]

You didn't get the Duramax?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? WTF!!!:catfight: :buttkick:

Same boat as Mario..... No dirty D max, Greg you are aware you could have gotten a 3/4 single rear axle with Denali package :poke:




Yeah because I need a diesel to drive the whopping 2 miles in to town..... Uh - just F no! Been there and done that.

[pokey64]

Nice setup Greg! Last June I bought a 2015 LTZ 1500 with the 6.2/8 speed and love it. It’s smoother and quitter than my wife’s 2013 LTZ Tahoe and definitely has more power. She’s used it a few times to run errands and really liked having the extra pssing power. Now we’re looking at a new Yukon Denali since Chevy doesn’t do the 6.2 in a Tahoe/Suburban. The interiors of these trucks have taken a nice leap forward as well.

I can’t comment much on the towing. I’ve used it with a 22’ enclosed but the load was lighter than a car plus race gear. It pulled ok but when the wind picked up I kind of missed my ¾ ton. I have the standard mirrors and they just don’t work with an 8.5’ wide trailer. You’ve got enough experience with this stuff. I’m sure your setup will be more dialed in.

[Tom.A]

Yeah because I need a diesel to drive the whopping 2 miles in to town..... Uh - just F no! Been there and done that.

That is a nice trailer

I just bought a 2016 GMC SLT 1500 All terrain 4x4 5.3/8 Speed and was thinking same thing on diesel. The DEF requirement sucks. I have a Diesel car and that UREA system and Calif emmisions have been problems.

It is amazing how quiet these trucks are. The truck rides better than my wives 2015 Yukon Xl Denali with 6.2/8 speed we bought last year. It might be the 22" OE wheels that don't help

[carbuff]

Yeah because I need a diesel to drive the whopping 2 miles in to town..... Uh - just F no! Been there and done that.

Wait, I thought you were BUILDING a truck to do that??? :goggles:

[71RS/SS396]

You're to wish you bought the 2500 after the first trip where there's any kind of wind.

[Che70velle]

I pulled a 24' enclosed Haulmark with my 94' 1/2 ton gas burner all over the southeast following a show car circuit in the late 90's. My friends with their diesels could out pull me, but I still made it there with no problems, except a ring and pinion replacement after a year or so. Greg your new 6.2 will pull fine, and with a good load distributing hitch, the wind won't bother you either.
My 12' silverado 1/2 ton I just picked up with 48k miles rides SO MUCH BETTER than my friends 3/4 tons. It's night and day better ride quality. Nice trailer also!
Most folks today buy diesels because they want one...not because they need one.

[SSLance]

I've been pulling my trailers with a gasser for a long time, it works fine Greg.

What's funny though is Greg downsizing his travel rig while I'm upsizing mine...just brought this setup home today to how it all tows with a little weight rearranging.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v362/LSVLance/0402161400_zpsmvd44lsu.jpg

Is it race season yet?

[raustinss]

Good looking unit you have there congratulations on the purchase

[GregWeld]

Brought some art home from the shop - thought I'd see how this pulled and if I could turn it around in the turnaround.... NO PROBLEMO! LOL

It will need a load distributing hitch!




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The interior is all decked out in this version. The Intech quality is fantastic! Amazing attention to miters and fit and finish.






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[Musclerodz]

I got a new enclosed today but it is no where near as nice as that. You might rethink that have ton after I send you pics of what happened to a friend on mine yesterday with his half ton, and a borrowed enclosed.

[SSLance]

That does look nice inside Greg. Where does the winch go?

[GregWeld]

That does look nice inside Greg. Where does the winch go?



She usually stays home....

[GregWeld]

Lunch is back on!! I've got a customer that has a new crew cab Denali that just sits in the parking garage. White with black leather...such a great looking truck.

Trailer looks nice, what's it weigh?




I think it weighs right at 4600#'s --- so with a 3000# Mustang and a few misc tools etc - it'll be under 9000#

[GregWeld]

I've been pulling my trailers with a gasser for a long time, it works fine Greg.

What's funny though is Greg downsizing his travel rig while I'm upsizing mine...just brought this setup home today to how it all tows with a little weight rearranging.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v362/LSVLance/0402161400_zpsmvd44lsu.jpg

Is it race season yet?


SWEET LANCE!!!


The original thought was that GWEN would go on these trips with me. She's not the least bit interested, mainly because Lillard is there.... LOL

The Mustang has become super reliable -- which was the other reason for the "rig" - so I could haul two track cars.... but frankly - since Sutton got the Mustang squared away - I'm not interested in driving the Lotus - even though the Lotus 2 11 is faster! So why haul it to the track - pay entry fees for it - and there it sits... Only time it gets driven is if Sieg comes down. Well - WTF - I'm not all that interested in supplying a car for someone else to drive - while I maintain it - pay the entry and haul it around... although I always liked Sieg as a team mate.

The new 6.2 is 420 HP and 460 TQ.... that's way more than my parents old big block Ford 3/4 ton gas - and we had a big camper on that. People always had gas motors. Diesels are 'relatively' new. I just didn't want the crappy ride of the bigger trucks for the 3 times a year I tow something. We'll see how this goes - if it sucks - I'll trade it in and buy a diesel 2500.

[71RS/SS396]

I don't think you need a diesel if you're only going to tow a few times a year but the 2500 has bigger brakes, E load tires, and suspension better equipped for hauling big trailers. I've probably put 100K miles on my trailer and even with a 2500 it can get sketchy when there's a fair amount of wind. Unless GM has improved the brakes drastically on the 1500's they suck and can barely stop the truck in a panic situation.

[SSLance]

She usually stays home....


:popcorn2: Does anyone have Gwen's email address... :D


We'll see how Mrs SSLance likes going to events with me this year. With both of our schedules being a lot more flexible, and with a place to comfortably stay...the idea is for her and the dogs to travel with me. It worked pretty well at the Optima event at NCM last year. I just need to make sure to do a few family type things on the way to and fro to even out the time.

Being camped in the pits is so much nicer and easier than shuffling back and forth to motels each night. And AC with a fresh sammich and a cold beverage in between runs ain't so shabby either.

Are you going to put an AC unit on the roof of your new trailer? Where is the generator compartment and how big of a Genset are you going to install? Room for a decent size Air Compressor as well?

[GregWeld]

:popcorn2: Does anyone have Gwen's email address... :D


We'll see how Mrs SSLance likes going to events with me this year. With both of our schedules being a lot more flexible, and with a place to comfortably stay...the idea is for her and the dogs to travel with me. It worked pretty well at the Optima event at NCM last year. I just need to make sure to do a few family type things on the way to and fro to even out the time.

Being camped in the pits is so much nicer and easier than shuffling back and forth to motels each night. And AC with a fresh sammich and a cold beverage in between runs ain't so shabby either.

Are you going to put an AC unit on the roof of your new trailer? Where is the generator compartment and how big of a Genset are you going to install? Room for a decent size Air Compressor as well?




I really liked being able to stay - watch TV - Sleep in my own bed - shower etc with "the rig". But all of that comes with a price. That price is - prepping it to go - and once you return - upprepping (not a word). Cleaning - making the bed - stocking the frig - unstocking - making sure the water is full - emptying the holding tanks.... loading and unloading three cars.... It's a lot of work that people don't see. What they see is "what a kool rig that is". I'd still be at the track for another hour plus after everyone else had left! Okay - because I'd just roll outside the gate - fire up the BBQ and turn on the TV. I think the way you're going with a nicer living quarters and single car trailer (a car that can be street driven) will be a lot easier than what I was doing.






There is an outside accessible generator compartment with vented doors. It's at the front driver side of the trailer and is sealed off from the trailer interior. Check the interior pics out and you'll see the "L" shape in the cabinets which forms the inside wall of this compartment. It is NOT accessible from the interior. I will add a Honda EU3000iS generator in the generator compartment - which has a slide out "floor" and also an automatic transfer switch to go from shore power over to the genset and vice versa. The trailer has A/C already and the Honda can run it. I have a "pancake" air compressor which is plenty for running tire pressures - the same one I've used for the last 4+ years now.

[GregWeld]

I don't think you need a diesel if you're only going to tow a few times a year but the 2500 has bigger brakes, E load tires, and suspension better equipped for hauling big trailers. I've probably put 100K miles on my trailer and even with a 2500 it can get sketchy when there's a fair amount of wind. Unless GM has improved the brakes drastically on the 1500's they suck and can barely stop the truck in a panic situation.



I had the dealer call Les Schwab tires to come get the truck and put 10 plys on it before I ever left the dealership! It came with "girlie" tires from the factory.

The new Chevy's come with a built in electric trailer brake on the dash.... Yesterday I messed with the settings a bit to get a feel for how the electric brakes on the trailer would work. At "5" you could feel them helping haul down, at "6" they were pulling the truck down. I think they go up to "10".

There's no question that a 2500 (or 3/4 ton) truck would be better for trailering all around... it's just that I don't want to drive it the rest of the time if I don't have to. The 1500 is rated to tow more than what I'm going to be laden at... so hopefully it works well enough that I'm not trading it in May! LOL

[SSLance]

I think the way you're going with a nicer living quarters and single car trailer (a car that can be street driven) will be a lot easier than what I was doing.


Heck just going from the huge Class A we borrowed last year to this setup is night and day different in just about every way. Maneuverability, storage, ease to drive, COST... It's just 6' shorter in length than the diesel pusher but 3' shorter in height and a half foot narrower put it in a range much easier to deal with. Plus it's a gas engine Ford chassis so maintenance and repair is also something I'm a lot more familiar with. Oil change on this cost less than $50 for parts and a half hour in my shop. Oil change on the Class A was over $400.

The bigger plus is we also get to use this as a vacation vehicle not race related. Here it is in it's other mode...set up to tow our new to us Jeep Liberty

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Most of our trips planned for this summer are race related, but we are planning on going to Albuquerque this fall for the hot air balloon festival. We have a spot reserved right on the grounds for three days.

[GregWeld]

Someone mentioned the crappy trailering mirrors on the Chevy - and they were spot on! My Dodge mirrors flipped up and out for a great view - My Ford electrically extended - another great idea. The CHEVY -- NADA - ZIP - STUPID - NOTHING for trailering mirror! How dumb of them.

Okay - so I'd brought some art home from the "shed" yesterday in the trailer... so it's sitting outside in the turnaround. I was shopping for some kind of trailering mirrors on eTrailer.com and found a slip on mirror that looked to be okay but I needed to check my mirrors to see that they'd fit. Opened my front door to go out to see and here's what else I got to look at! LOL




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[71RS/SS396]

I wonder if the towing mirrors off of the 2500 will work? The slip on ones suck, the vibrate so bad you can hardly see out of them.

[pokey64]

Talk with the dealer. There's a max trailering package for the 1500 that has wider mirrors. Not sure if the extend out but they have to be way better than the regular mirrors.

[pokey64]

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/178920-post-your-pics-of-1500s-with-tow-mirrors/

[ironworks]

You will have more issues with the trailer in a half ton when the trailer is empty and it's all aluminum. Since you not hauling loads and coming back empty you probably fine. My enclosed is a steel frame so it will ride a little better unloaded and my 3500 can careless what I'm pulling. But it rides a lot rougher when empty as my trailer has the super spread axles to cut down on tougue weight with my in bed camper.

[clill]

I have a new pair of the slip on mirrors I can bring to the track. Maybe you should have bought a truck with trailering mirrors. Mine has em.

[65_LS1_T56]

I wonder if the towing mirrors off of the 2500 will work? The slip on ones suck, the vibrate so bad you can hardly see out of them.

The previous generation truck did (GMT900), I just sold a pair to the neighbor for his 1500. They are the same one's on our 2013 2500 Dmax, they pull out manually.

[HAULNSS]

FWIW, I just installed the Corsa cat back on our 2015 1500 with the 6.2 and we've gotten complements on it every time we drive it. Not too loud, but enough to know it isn't stock.

This is the video that sold me.

EJZ03BjoEqc

Fit and finish was excellent, and installation was a breeze.

Nice set up Greg!

Randy

[DOOM]

Yeah because I need a diesel to drive the whopping 2 miles in to town..... Uh - just F no! Been there and done that.

I'm not talking to you any more!:D

[GregWeld]

I'm not talking to you any more!:D



Works for me!


LOL


This is one of those decisions that a guy really wrestles with. We all know that the bigger towing capacity of the 3/4 ton, and up, trucks work better... and no question the diesels are "the" towing choice. Having said that.... I live in a tiny little town - and my daily driving is from home to the Starbucks... "Town" consists of about 4 square blocks. Much of the winter - morning temps begin with a minus sign. The thought of firing up a diesel - coasting downhill (my house happens to be the highest spot in the entire valley) in to town - letting it sit for 45 minutes - and heading home.... what a friggin' waste.

If I am heading to Cali to one of the three track events I run per year... and I break down. I'll just call Lillard and he'll come get me. :D

I'll use this truck once or twice - and if it sucks - it'll go on down the road and I'll buy something else. This is about the 60th NEW vehicle I've owned. Apparently I'm not married to any of them.

[GregWeld]

FWIW, I just installed the Corsa cat back on our 2015 1500 with the 6.2 and we've gotten complements on it every time we drive it. Not too loud, but enough to know it isn't stock.

This is the video that sold me.

Fit and finish was excellent, and installation was a breeze.

Nice set up Greg!

Randy




Randy! That sounds perfect!


I'll tow once or twice to see if I'm keeping this truck - and if I am - I'm ordering that system. THANKS!!!

[Blake Foster]

nice set up Greg (like I would expect any less)
My 2014 GMC 1500 with a 5.3(lt1 base) tows my all steel 26' trailer with my 3800lb C10 in it fine. I don't even have a stabilizer hitch or MANILY TIRES YET. the only issue I have is that it only gets 7-8 mpg and some of the hills in I15 slow it down pretty good. but it actually rides great. if I had planned to tow more often I probably would have done the 6.0 l motor. it probably wouldn't be much different and would use more fuel when not towing.

[GregWeld]

nice set up Greg (like I would expect any less)
My 2014 GMC 1500 with a 5.3(lt1 base) tows my all steel 26' trailer with my 3800lb C10 in it fine. I don't even have a stabilizer hitch or MANILY TIRES YET. the only issue I have is that it only gets 7-8 mpg and some of the hills in I15 slow it down pretty good. but it actually rides great. if I had planned to tow more often I probably would have done the 6.0 l motor. it probably wouldn't be much different and would use more fuel when not towing.


That's the truck you had when we were in Las Vegas right??


Finally - someone on my side!!! LOL

[DBasher]

Wait just a gawl dang minute....you sold the Jeep? Between that and the Bobcat your around town needs seemed to be satisfied. I know you've got a lot going on but, come on man!
When you go to get the mirrors, get the $60k ones that come with a 3/4 ton.:D



Anyone want in on the over under for Gregs next new truck? I say new truck within two major pulls with the cute lil half ton. :poke:

[raustinss]

never met the guy but hell ill jump on that lol

[GregWeld]

Wait just a gawl dang minute....you sold the Jeep? Between that and the Bobcat your around town needs seemed to be satisfied. I know you've got a lot going on but, come on man!
When you go to get the mirrors, get the $60k ones that come with a 3/4 ton.:D



Anyone want in on the over under for Gregs next new truck? I say new truck within two major pulls with the cute lil half ton. :poke:



Save your energy and come help me load 200 cases of wine in the new trailer this weekend. Finally going to empty the wine storage there and bring it home here.

[DBasher]

Hmm, let me check my schedule....yup, I'm available. Shoot me the details as far as when and where and I'll be there. Just an FYI, I don't own a blazer, a tie or shiny shoes.

Maybe we can go truck shopping! :mock:

[Ron in SoCal]

nice set up Greg (like I would expect any less)
My 2014 GMC 1500 with a 5.3(lt1 base) tows my all steel 26' trailer with my 3800lb C10 in it fine. I don't even have a stabilizer hitch or MANILY TIRES YET. the only issue I have is that it only gets 7-8 mpg and some of the hills in I15 slow it down pretty good. but it actually rides great. if I had planned to tow more often I probably would have done the 6.0 l motor. it probably wouldn't be much different and would use more fuel when not towing.

That's the truck you had when we were in Las Vegas right??


Finally - someone on my side!!! LOL

I'm down for a 1500 next as well. I've personally towed 40k+ miles in a 1500 hauling an 8500 lb rig. It does take its toll on the vehicle and hills are no fun, but these trucks are underrated from the factory I think.

[clill]

Greg. You can use the mirrors that are on my track car.

[GregWeld]

Greg. You can use the mirrors that are on my track car.




All I'm going to see when I look in them is you.....



LOL

[analyte]

I'll definitely be following along to see how you like the 1500 towing the enclosed. I had a 2006 Sierra Denali with the HO 6.0L. It had all the power in the world, but with a tow rating of 8100 using a distribution hitch it didn't allow for much.

After much pondering, I let it go and picked up a new to me 2008 F250 which will do everything I want and more. I only put 5-6000 miles a year on a truck so I couldn't justify newer just to sit in the driveway most of the time. I've already towed the Chevelle twice in the past two weeks, and I have to admit it was so nice just being able to set the cruise and ride. The wife didn't even complain either!!

Kerry

[Vegas69]

If I had Weld's money, I'd have my own rig driver! :D

[pokey64]

Here ya go Greg, get this in addition to the oem trailer mirrors.

"Chevrolet has announced an all new optional and} retrofittable camera system for the 2014 through 2016 Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 that are equipped with factory trailer-towing mirrors."

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/184880-chevrolet-introduces-four-camera-system-for-14-16-silverado/

[GregWeld]

Here ya go Greg, get this in addition to the oem trailer mirrors.

"Chevrolet has announced an all new optional and} retrofittable camera system for the 2014 through 2016 Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 that are equipped with factory trailer-towing mirrors."

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/184880-chevrolet-introduces-four-camera-system-for-14-16-silverado/





I had a 4 camera system in the "rig".... The back up portion was all that was ever used. Particularly when rolling in to a stop at night - backing up (the rig was 65 feet long) and knowing when to stop when the lamp post was behind you - was seriously handy!


You run into (pun?) a couple issues with the car hauler trailers that ARE NOT issues for ordinary big rigs - in that our rigs are REALLY LOW off the ground. The highway rigs just back up until the rear wheels hit the curbing at a truck stop.... where my rig would run into the curbing well before the wheels/tires got there. That's where the rear camera really came in handy.

[GregWeld]

I'm down for a 1500 next as well. I've personally towed 40k+ miles in a 1500 hauling an 8500 lb rig. It does take its toll on the vehicle and hills are no fun, but these trucks are underrated from the factory I think.



My "thinking" was that I spend 99.8% of the time getting groceries.... and Starbucks.... Very very little time actually towing - and then the big hill is Donner Pass.

After logging 50K miles in "the rig" -- I'm totally used to pulling a grade stuck in 8th (out of 13 forward gears) at 35 MPH... And then some moron tells me - "you'll hate the millage when towing - you'll only get 8 MPG". Well really??? WTF -- The rig got an AVERAGE of 5.4, so I see this as getting almost double the MPG! (as if that's something that concerns me. LOL)

[Blake Foster]

That's the truck you had when we were in Las Vegas right??


Finally - someone on my side!!! LOL

Yea STILL the same one lol, it is a really nice riding truck as nice as any car, well maybe no a S65 AMG but still.

[ironworks]

My "thinking" was that I spend 99.8% of the time getting groceries.... and Starbucks.... Very very little time actually towing - and then the big hill is Donner Pass.

After logging 50K miles in "the rig" -- I'm totally used to pulling a grade stuck in 8th (out of 13 forward gears) at 35 MPH... And then some moron tells me - "you'll hate the millage when towing - you'll only get 8 MPG". Well really??? WTF -- The rig got an AVERAGE of 5.4, so I see this as getting almost double the MPG! (as if that's something that concerns me. LOL)

You half ton will not lack anything for power. My half ton has the same engine combo and pulls a car trailer with my race car up the grapevine with ease passing prius cars like they are standings till . The truck will just not be as stable when tow in a cross wind or when a big rig passes in the wind. I drive my truck and trailer at 75mph in the wind cuz I can. That dually is heavy and the super spread axle is super stable at speed. And I had my enclosed from ATC built from a steel frame for this exact reason. You just have to plan your driving a little more with a half ton.

My big rig had the same problem when empty in the wind. It was just a huge billboard in the wind. I thought I was going over one day in the cross wind in the desert. But the wind can't go under the truck like a normal big rig. and since it had way less weight it was super light when unloaded.

[Blake Foster]

My "thinking" was that I spend 99.8% of the time getting groceries.... and Starbucks.... Very very little time actually towing - and then the big hill is Donner Pass.

After logging 50K miles in "the rig" -- I'm totally used to pulling a grade stuck in 8th (out of 13 forward gears) at 35 MPH... And then some moron tells me - "you'll hate the millage when towing - you'll only get 8 MPG". Well really??? WTF -- The rig got an AVERAGE of 5.4, so I see this as getting almost double the MPG! (as if that's something that concerns me. LOL)

our new Truck has a D60 an 10 speed at it sofar seems to average about 9-10 mpg so now I can take EVERYTHING and get better mileage. still takes a lot longer to get there, I love the 45 min to 1 hours stops for Fuel!! NOT

[ironworks]

our new Truck has a D60 an 10 speed at it sofar seems to average about 9-10 mpg so now I can take EVERYTHING and get better mileage. still takes a lot longer to get there, I love the 45 min to 1 hours stops for Fuel!! NOT

Yeah, but I used to drive like 1200-1500 miles on a tank.

[glassman]

17 mpg is what i got coming home from Vegas in this set up. 13 mpg for a low.
6.0 with a tow package kit from GM and trailer brakes. Curious what i'll get when i get my enclosed 24'.....

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[GregWeld]

I don't care if the little half ton does a good job towing - I just don't want it to suck.... If it just does Okay - Then life is good.

[Blake Foster]

I don't care if the little half ton does a good job towing - I just don't want it to suck.... If it just does Okay - Then life is good.

Greg............... I am thinking "LIFE IS GOOD"

[GregWeld]

Greg............... I am thinking "LIFE IS GOOD"



I just finished a 1400+ Mile round trip from Sun Valley - to Portland Oregon - up to Seattle - to back here. I hauled the Lotus and it's spares to Portland... drove empty to Seattle - and loaded up 4,000+ Pounds of wine and drove home.

#1 - A load distributing hitch is an absolute must for these half tons. These would control the porpoising and also the tail wagging the dog swaying.

#2 - The trailer tows WAY better loaded. The light load of the Lotus - and the empty run to Seattle... Wind moves it big time - as well as the Truck Ruts. Loaded almost to maximum capacity - the trailer towed way way better!

#3 - The power of the 6.2 is incredible! And the 8 speed transmission is seamless and has great gear spreads. I pulled the trailer which I scaled after loading the wine - at 8660 pounds. Max capacity for the truck is 9100. Quick math shows I was only off the max by 440 pounds! There are a LOT of grades to pull -- and I climbed all of them at 70+ MPH without batting an eye.

Those of you that THINK you need a diesel are delusional!!

The 6.2 LS - with a 3/4 ton (the 2500) for that guy that occasionally tows -- perfection. The 1500 -- you'd best have a lightweight trailer and car (under the 9100 pound limit). With the 2500 you wouldn't need the load distributing hitch. The 1500 needs it. I'll take the Cadillac ride for 99% of the time I'm NOT towing and add the $600 hitch and have a good combo.


#4 - Someone said braking would be an issue. I call BS! The combo of the truck and the trailer brakes and the 8 speed in Tow / Haul mode... most of the time I didn't apply any downhill braking - and when I did - the thing hauled right down. The Northwest has REAL mountain passes with miles long downhill 5 and 6% grades. I'm 100% confident with the brakes.

#5 - I was hoping to report the combo - loaded up - didn't totally suck. I'm happy to report the combo is more than up to the task of towing it's rated load.

#6 - The trip computer says I averaged 8.6 MPG = That my friends is driving 70+ and 80 MPH in Idaho (where it's flat and wide open) - and pulling hills like a mad man! No lifting - no mercy! I pounded the hills! This was a test of the vehicle.

I set the rear tires at 60#'s cold - the fronts at 42#'s - the trailer tires at 65#'s

The load distributing hitch - and many have a sway bar function included - would make the combo less sensitive to buffeting as you pass semis - and would help to control the sway induced by truck ruts. Gusts of wind would also be less movement. If I'd have had that hitch I'd have been 100% happy.

And NO I didn't need the two mirrors - but will put them on. Chevrolet offers them for this vehicle (a $750 option) - so I'll just have to order them.

[dontlifttoshift]

Add the Reese dual cam weight distributing hitch and you will be passing semis in a crosswind with one hand on the wheel and a PBR in the other.

Glad you like your new rig!

[Sonar Chief]

Add the Reese dual cam weight distributing hitch and you will be passing semis in a crosswind with one hand on the wheel and a PBR in the other.

Glad you like your new rig!

Just got a mental picture of that ... nice :thumbsup:

Greg I am glad you got her figured out, see you guys at Thunderhill!!!

Michael

[Che70velle]

I knew you'd like it Greg. Like I said 5 pages back, get the hitch and your golden. Nice truck! The dealer that your trailer came from is an hour from me. Super nice units!

[raustinss]

Add the Reese dual cam weight distributing hitch and you will be passing semis in a crosswind with one hand on the wheel and a PBR in the other.

Glad you like your new rig!


Who in God's name drinks pbr? I mean I'm Canadian so I know what real beer is lmao but seriously I understood that pbr was crap .... Yes ?

[LS3 HQ]

You guys are lucky you have so many choices. Our dual cab utes like Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Holden Colorado etc are all turbo diesel. They are small capacity too ranging from 2.8 for the Colorado and 3.2ltr for the Ranger.

My brother has the Ranger in dual cab with 6 spd man and tows his drift car on an open air bag trailer no probs. Fully loaded the trailer, car and spare wheels is probably around the 2 tonne mark and then there are the 20 tyres, 300 ltrs of fuel plus tools in the ranger. It has a towing capacity of 3500kgs. All this with 147kw and 470Nm. Not a lot of grunt compared to what you guys have but it gets the job done and drives like a family car too.

We can get the trucks you have but at 120k for a Silverado, Ram etc they are just out of reach for the normal guy.

[SSLance]

Glad to hear you are happy with the performance of the new truck Greg, sounds like it'll work just fine once you get a weight distribution hitch.

Just curious, did you notify the BATF of your shipment of alcohol you carried across State lines? :D

[gerno]

Greg - Any idea what the oils temps were on the truck when towing the load in the mountains? When I'm towing I focus on that and the EGT though I am one of those idiot guys with a diesel.

[GregWeld]

You guys are lucky you have so many choices. Our dual cab utes like Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Holden Colorado etc are all turbo diesel. They are small capacity too ranging from 2.8 for the Colorado and 3.2ltr for the Ranger.

My brother has the Ranger in dual cab with 6 spd man and tows his drift car on an open air bag trailer no probs. Fully loaded the trailer, car and spare wheels is probably around the 2 tonne mark and then there are the 20 tyres, 300 ltrs of fuel plus tools in the ranger. It has a towing capacity of 3500kgs. All this with 147kw and 470Nm. Not a lot of grunt compared to what you guys have but it gets the job done and drives like a family car too.

We can get the trucks you have but at 120k for a Silverado, Ram etc they are just out of reach for the normal guy.




So let me get this right.... Australia has taken away your guns AND your trucks?!?!?!?! Sounds communist or Socialist to me!! No pickups and no guns! OMG -- Long Live Idaho USA!! LOL







Glad to hear you are happy with the performance of the new truck Greg, sounds like it'll work just fine once you get a weight distribution hitch.

Just curious, did you notify the BATF of your shipment of alcohol you carried across State lines? :D



I was just hoping for no wrecks - where I would be explaining to the law.... that purple stuff leaking from the trailer "could be hazardous to your health".... "that if you're pregnant or expect to be pregnant you should stay clear"....






Greg - Any idea what the oils temps were on the truck when towing the load in the mountains? When I'm towing I focus on that and the EGT though I am one of those idiot guys with a diesel.






Steve - With gas motors - they don't include EGT gauge.... and I monitored all the gauges constantly (because of being brand new). On steep hills the tranny would shift down - and the rpms would be at 4500 to 5000 for quite awhile (minute or even two).... This thing pulled like WOW! And I'd lift just enough to upshift and pull the grade at about 3000 RPM's. TONS of torque. The coolant temp would nudge up to about 215 ish.... and the minute I took my foot out of it -- it would drop right to 210 where it would stay. For most of the trip the ambient temps were low 80's (82 or 83) or high 70's (79ish). So wasn't particularly hot outside.

[DBasher]

I'm glad the truck is going to work out for you, nice to see you got it right the first time.:mock:

That trailer tho....man is it nice! Everything about it is perfect, the floors and track, the lighting, cabinets, the fit and finish. It looks like a custom build, very impressive.

Here's to 4000#'s of high octane grapes! :happy23:

[GregWeld]

I'm glad the truck is going to work out for you, nice to see you got it right the first time.:mock:

That trailer tho....man is it nice! Everything about it is perfect, the floors and track, the lighting, cabinets, the fit and finish. It looks like a custom build, very impressive.

Here's to 4000#'s of high octane grapes! :happy23:



Hey! Thanks for your help loading all that juice!! OMG!! I knew it was a lot - but I didn't think it was THAT MUCH! Loading all of it and taking off immediately and driving 12 hours - getting a little sleep and then UNLOADING all of that by hand (with stairs it's hard to roll anything), and stocking it in the cellar. I'm beat! I aged another 5 years.

[raustinss]

im sure i have that little violin here somewhere

[Flash68]

Those of you that THINK you need a diesel are delusional!!



Not need. Want. Diesels are the hot rods of trucks. And if you have a muscle car that never runs, you need something. :D

Who in God's name drinks pbr? I mean I'm Canadian so I know what real beer is lmao but seriously I understood that pbr was crap .... Yes ?

:lol: PBR has come back around to be the hipster beer of choice. Yeah, it's crap.

[gerno]

I love my hot rod diesel. Keeps me from blowing money on the Camaro because I'm always broke..... But when it does run it runs like a bat out of hell.....

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Just need the Ford to stay together long enough for me to finish the replacement truck

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[Flash68]

Steve - that thing is so bad ass lookin!

[gerno]

Steve - that thing is so bad ass lookin!

Thanks, hopefully it will be complete by next year and still look cool even though I'm doing the work. It's no 2016 Chevy 1500 but I'm hoping with a compound turbo 12v cummins it will pull my 24 ft trailer. I don't have the funds for a crazy nice aluminum trailer like Weld has I have to compensate for the steel based trailer with a 450-500hp diesel. That's local reasoning, right???

[GregWeld]

Thanks, hopefully it will be complete by next year and still look cool even though I'm doing the work. It's no 2016 Chevy 1500 but I'm hoping with a compound turbo 12v cummins it will pull my 24 ft trailer. I don't have the funds for a crazy nice aluminum trailer like Weld has I have to compensate for the steel based trailer with a 450-500hp diesel. That's local reasoning, right???



Just crazy friggin cool Steve!!!


Gwen and I are going to make a "haul" to bring some furniture down for Adrienne --- We'll get together then -- because It would finally just be a leisure trip and not some graduation / family / craziness.

[Flash68]

It's no 2016 Chevy 1500

:lol: :poke:

[GregWeld]

Don't ya just love AMAZON?? Living in the sticks.... it's amazing what you can order off there and have it FAST!!

I ordered an Equal-i-zer hitch and installed it (there's actual measuring involved)... and WOW what a diffrerence it made in the ride. The porpoising is gone and so is any road induced sway.

I'm telling you diesel heads - there's no need for the diesel as far as power to tow goes. (toe goes?? LOL) The 6.2 L89 is more than up to the task. Amazing really. The 8 speed helps there as well I'm sure. The half ton is another story... you need the load distributing hitches. Period. Not a big deal really - $500 bucks and DONE. The 6.2 in the 3/4 ton (2500 in the Chevy line up) would have been a better choice if I towed more miles/more often.

[Vegas69]

We get it, you now feel like less of a man driving a 1500.:D

[GregWeld]

We get it, you now feel like less of a man driving a 1500.:D



Actually -- I feel like my Dad when he was tooling around in his 1978 Caddy Eldorado Biarritz.....

[raustinss]

jesus ....now there a "fine" auto mobile

[GregWeld]

I did miss "the rig" today when I had to go across the pits to use the "sani can". WTF.... LOL


I didn't miss "the rig" at the end of the day when it took me 10 minutes to load the car and close the door and split!!

[fleet]

I did miss "the rig" today when I had to go across the pits to use the "sani can". WTF.... LOL


Agreed.

#sharingaintcarin'

[Che70velle]

I did miss "the rig" today when I had to go across the pits to use the "sani can". WTF.... LOL


I didn't miss "the rig" at the end of the day when it took me 10 minutes to load the car and close the door and split!!

Greg, toss a couple of these in the trailer....

[SSLance]

I loved having my own personal potty in the pits this weekend...and stove, and fridge, and bed...even electricity to charge all my equipment back up. Even if it took and extra half hour to pack up to head home.

Now...the 2.5 hours driving straight into a 40 mph head wind...that SUCKED...

[GregWeld]

Greg, toss a couple of these in the trailer....




I found some of those in Charlie's trailer. Hopefully he finds and disposes of them when he gets home.

[GregWeld]

I loved having my own personal potty in the pits this weekend...and stove, and fridge, and bed...even electricity to charge all my equipment back up. Even if it took and extra half hour to pack up to head home.

Now...the 2.5 hours driving straight into a 40 mph head wind...that SUCKED...




Normally - by the time I loaded three cars up - and put all the other stuff away - I'd just pull out front of the track and spend the night - then head out the next morning. Tonight I just loaded up the one car - and headed to Reno - was in Reno in time for a shower and dinner...

The new trailer has a generator (3000 watt Honda) - so I'm able to make coffee - and charge up all the stuff.

Like most things - there's trade offs. I miss a lot of the stuff "the rig" had - and don't miss a lot of other things.

[SSLance]

Our B+ did pretty well with it's first trip towing the car trailer. It's about 18,700 #s total and on the way up it would pull most hills in Overdrive if i'd hit the bottom of them at 75 MPH. Very comfortable cruise up. I estimate it got around 7.5 mpg on the way up with me not being conservative with the go pedal at all. It typically gets 8.5 mpg without a trailer.

Yesterday coming home was a different story. Huge headwind that was sometimes a cross wind as well, 30-40 mph wind the whole 2.5 hours home. I'm guessing I was getting below 5 mpg and had two fistfuls of steering wheel the whole way home. It's no fun when you rig moves over a half lane and there is nothing you can do about it.

It would still run 60-70 MPH depending on conditions, but I used to haul mode and spent most time closer to 60 mph. The trailer wagging really wasn't an issue...in fact I pretty much didn't know the trailer was back there. It was mostly just trying to keep the 11.5 foot tall rig in my own lane. My friend with a Ram 1 ton dually pulling a toy hauler usually gets around 13 mpg pulling averaged 8.5 mpg coming home the same route. It was brutal.

Sometimes you have to do what you have to do to have fun at the track though. Still worth it... :D

[GregWeld]

I just got home here in Sun Valley about 5 MST - from our weekend at Thunderhill.... I drove thru blizzard conditions most of Nevada... and not only was it snowing to beat the band (they had the plows out!) - it was 33 and 34* for most of the way.

When I'm on a 10 hour drive - I usually try to get "comfortable" - so this morning when I got dressed in Reno at 4 AM - I put on some Nike gym shorts and a T shirt.... Well... yeah that was a mistake at every fuel stop!! LOL OMG howling wind and the snow was the wet type and it was blowing sideways.

The good news is - the truck and trailer combo is stellar! The wind was only a little bit of an issue right east of Reno (Fernley) where it was gusting, and on the side. For the most part you'd never know there was a trailer back there. The little half ton and the 6.2 tows great.

[SSLance]

6.5 mpg for the whole trip! If I was close with the 7.5 mpg on the way up, that meant around 5.5 mpg coming home. The wife was horrified when I told her that, I was pretty pleased actually. Especially considering my buddy with the 1 ton diesel was only 2 mpg better for the same trip.

Snow? WTF Greg, it's almost May already... Glad your rig is working out for you. Just think though, in your old rig, you probably wouldn't have even had to stop for fuel but once... :D