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03-08-2019, 11:50 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Going Trailer Shopping Tomorrow...
Not to sleep in: just to tow our Kangacruz golf-cart around behind us.
We've narrowed our shopping list down to these features:
Aluminum construction (no rust!)
Torsion axles (for better control on rough roads)
Radial tires
LED lighting
A Drop-down loading ramp
We're looking for a trailer that's about 4 feet wide, and eight feet long.
Hopefully we'll be dragging something home behind us!
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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03-09-2019, 02:41 AM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Not to sleep in: just to tow our Kangacruz golf-cart around behind us.
We've narrowed our shopping list down to these features:
Aluminum construction (no rust!)
Torsion axles (for better control on rough roads)
Radial tires
LED lighting
A Drop-down loading ramp
We're looking for a trailer that's about 4 feet wide, and eight feet long.
Hopefully we'll be dragging something home behind us!
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With a kitchen in the front, a microwave, a refer, a bath next door, and an extra bed. Perfect...
Yeah this will do!
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03-09-2019, 01:03 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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That sounds like a Mother-In-Law suite!
That ain't happening...
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03-09-2019, 02:48 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Bob, I would seriously look at a snowmobile trailer for what you are hauling.
They are built well and will protect and secure your cart. other items can also be locked inside and taken along out of the elements "grill" etc. Aero dynamic and easy to clean and store. Get a good used one and paint matching your rig. Happy hunting! Rev.
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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03-09-2019, 03:23 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: MS 40KSSB4
State: Colorado
Posts: 27
THOR #10148
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Open Trailer
If you are considering an open trailer, check-out the ones made by Alumna. I purchased the 6810T Trailer for towing my Rzr. They have several different sizes. They make some with drop-down ramps as well as self-stowing ramps.
I opted for a tilt-bed model. To load, there is one pin to remove, and the entire trailer bed tilts-down. I drive the Rzr on, and as the Rzr moves forward, the bed tilts-back into the normal towing position. I get out of the Rzr, and replace the hold-down pin.
I got the optional front, and two sides so I can also use it as a utility trailer.
Here is a pic of the hold-down straps I use. They make it super easy and quick to load/unload as well ATV WHEEL CHOCK AND TIE-DOWN STRAP KIT « Erickson Manufacturing Ltd.
The tilt-down release pin is mounted on the trailer tongue and shown in a pic.
The trailer with the Rzr loaded (before I installed the optional front / sides) is attached, as well as a shot of the trailer with the front & sides installed.
There are cheaper solutions, but the weight savings for an all aluminum trailer made it worth it for me.
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2019 Ford F450 DRW Regular Cab
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03-09-2019, 06:38 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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We did end up with an Aluma: just a smaller version.
We didn't want a snowmobile trailer. I didn't want a tip-up design. (Always felt that a solid frame would have less moving parts...)
Posting a picture when I get back home...
EDIT: It's the 548 model:
http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1552160087
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03-11-2019, 10:29 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Thor Outlaw 29H
State: Tennessee
Posts: 668
THOR #13869
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Cool beans Bob!
Looks like that'll work for ya.
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03-11-2019, 11:49 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Thanks!
We've just got to get the right drop figured-out for the ball mount...
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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03-11-2019, 08:22 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2014 Hurricane 34E
State: Alabama
Posts: 286
THOR #6181
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Mercy Bob, what happened to the motorcycle? Did you give it up w the Outlaw?
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03-12-2019, 10:14 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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It's a long sad tale...
My vision has been deteriorating for many years. Fifty-fours years of Type I Diabetes is finally starting to catch up to me.
After last Summer: I realized that I just wasn't seeing well enough to ride anymore.
Without the Spyder: we didn't need the Toyhauler; so we traded for a different rig...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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03-14-2019, 04:09 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2014 Hurricane 34E
State: Alabama
Posts: 286
THOR #6181
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Hate when anybody has to quit riding!!! Its good for the soul!!! Enjoy life anyway. Good luck
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03-14-2019, 05:40 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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03-14-2019, 06:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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Sorry to learn that Bob. I’m thinking I might give up riding this year. I’ve thought that before during the winter. But then when I get out on that first spring day I change my mind. But it’s certainly catching up with me and my wife wants me to quit. Maybe my biggest incentive is that I’m out of garage space. Anyway, there are other ways to have fun! Let’s go camping.
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03-14-2019, 07:12 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Before you give it all up: please take the time to consider how good it makes you feel...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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03-24-2019, 12:50 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Tuscany 36 MQ
State: Indiana
Posts: 938
THOR #6280
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Irontent
If you are considering an open trailer, check-out the ones made by Alumna. I purchased the 6810T Trailer for towing my Rzr. They have several different sizes. They make some with drop-down ramps as well as self-stowing ramps.
I opted for a tilt-bed model. To load, there is one pin to remove, and the entire trailer bed tilts-down. I drive the Rzr on, and as the Rzr moves forward, the bed tilts-back into the normal towing position. I get out of the Rzr, and replace the hold-down pin.
I got the optional front, and two sides so I can also use it as a utility trailer.
Here is a pic of the hold-down straps I use. They make it super easy and quick to load/unload as well ATV WHEEL CHOCK AND TIE-DOWN STRAP KIT « Erickson Manufacturing Ltd.
The tilt-down release pin is mounted on the trailer tongue and shown in a pic.
The trailer with the Rzr loaded (before I installed the optional front / sides) is attached, as well as a shot of the trailer with the front & sides installed.
There are cheaper solutions, but the weight savings for an all aluminum trailer made it worth it for me.
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Great minds think alike. Mercedes, RZR, Aluma 7712HTilt.
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Bill & Martha more than 46 years.
Traveling with Shih Tzu's Baily, Bella and Maltese Buster. Towing, Golf Cart, Harley or Polaris RZR. 3 of our darling Shih Tzu's passed away recently and I just can't take them off of here. RIP Baxter, Baili & sweet sweet Bella. Buster is our little rock.
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03-24-2019, 01:14 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: compass 23tw
State: California
Posts: 229
THOR #7466
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Not to sleep in: just to tow our Kangacruz golf-cart around behind us.
We've narrowed our shopping list down to these features:
Aluminum construction (no rust!)
Torsion axles (for better control on rough roads)
Radial tires
LED lighting
A Drop-down loading ramp
We're looking for a trailer that's about 4 feet wide, and eight feet long.
Hopefully we'll be dragging something home behind us!
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Bob ck Interstate Victory cargo Trailers
Good Luck
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Bakersfield,Ca
2017 Gemini 23TR- sold
2020 29J Outlaw- sold
2021 23tw compass
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03-24-2019, 02:18 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,359
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by safari
Bob ck Interstate Victory cargo Trailers
Good Luck
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Did you read post 6 in this thread???
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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03-24-2019, 02:35 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: compass 23tw
State: California
Posts: 229
THOR #7466
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Did you read post 6 in this thread???
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nope
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Mike
Bakersfield,Ca
2017 Gemini 23TR- sold
2020 29J Outlaw- sold
2021 23tw compass
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03-24-2019, 12:57 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Think of all the fun you missed! It's all good... :
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