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[D-N-D]

WOW !!! That's Sweet Brother.

[cvobiker]

Outside looks good, inside sounds even better but let's see some inside shots.     

[napalm]

very nice.  i'm jealous.  been looking for one, but really need to get a truck that can handle pulling it first.  everything outclasses my f150   

no question of what's inside though, i'd think about pulling them logos off (if they're stickers)

I pulled it home with my F-150, have the heavy duty towing package and the 5.4 liter engine.  Used 1,200 pound equalizer bars...going to add air bags to the rear end.....had no problem towing it.

napalm

[HUBBARD]

I pulled it home with my F-150, have the heavy duty towing package and the 5.4 liter engine.  Used 1,200 pound equalizer bars...going to add air bags to the rear end.....had no problem towing it.

napalm

Good lookin' unit, Napalm!  Right Brand, too!  Not tellin' you how to run your business, but towin' it ain't all that's at stake here.  By the time you get it loaded with 2 Harleys, and all the other gear you'll be puttin' in it, it's gonna' be a load!  It might shove that F-150 into places you don't want to go.  A 3/4 ton P/U a must.  Ford, Dodge, or GM.  GM's got the best Engine, (DuraMax), best transmission, (Allison), and by far the best brakes.  JMHO.  Enjoy!  Later--HUBBARD

[hogasm]

I agree with Ole Hub.......being raised on a farm we towed alot of grain trailers.......my father taught me "you can tow the barn with a Pinto, but you have to stop it"..............how true those words are

[DDavidson]

Coolers, spare tires, air tank, grill, propane tank, clothes, bicycles, tools, water, gas cans, food, friends etc. starts to add weight as well.

Wind, hills, curves, heat, cold, bumps, pot-holes, slow traffic and other things can really affect the engine, brakes, tranny and suspension.

If you're going to be trailering Harleys then I think you might be going for distance.

I've trailered loads with both a 1/2 ton (Suburban current) and a 3/4 ton and the 3/4 ton sure is always nicer for those heavier loads. The wind is where I really appreciated the 3/4 ton suspension and downhill is where I really appreciated the 3/4 ton's heavy duty brakes.

Congrats on finding the trailer you want. Looks like a great find. Enjoy the amenities!

[FLSTFI Dave]

Nice toy hauler.

I have pulled campers / RV's and boats 33 years now.  If that were my toy hauler with my bikes, it would be a 3/4 ton or better pulling it.

I know my wifes FJ was rated to pull my boat, moved it 2 miles down the curvy hills from my house, first flat spot big enough to un hook the boat I did and drove back home and got my Truck.  That boat pushed the FJ all over, down the hill and tried to push the back end the wrong way in the curves.

[napalm]

Hubbard and the rest are right...the F-150 is not enough truck for this rig...so

I bought an Ford F-250 Diesel that will tow 14,000 pounds......black to match the trailer.....

napalm

[110tHunDer]

 
Nice!  Nothing pulls like a diesel.  Plus, the brakes and suspension are more up to the task on the 250. 

[DDavidson]

I bought an Ford F-250 Diesel that will tow 14,000 pounds......black to match the trailer.....

                  

Can't wait to see a picture with the truck, trailer, Bikes in front of the trailer, and all of the other gear you're taking in front of the bikes.

A video of the Ol' Lady loading it would be cool too! 

[napalm]

Going to have to wait for Spring...snowing in Maryland...actually we are in a hotel in Philadelphia near the airport (snowing here also!!!)...going to the Dom. Republic tomorrow for a week...tired of the cold weather!!!

napalm

[spydglide]

Going to have to wait for Spring...snowing in Maryland...actually we are in a hotel in Philadelphia near the airport (snowing here also!!!)...going to the Dom. Republic tomorrow for a week...tired of the cold weather!!!

napalm

Hey Napalm, you da bomb, Man !!!  har.  spyder

[Twolanerider]

Nice rig Nick.  The fun of the purchase is over now though.  So what's next?  The trailer already cost you a new truck so what other fun additions will it get!  Then on to the really good part....  What are the plans to use it and where? 

[hogasm]

Napalm needs.....1- a new air compressor..... for the trailer
                            2- solar battery charger
                             3- new pots and pans
                                               

[CVOThunder]

Cool beans, that should work out right nice.

Story time. I sold a 2006 Montana 4 slide 5th wheel, 38 footer to a chap from Utah. Then I found out he was bringing up an F-150 to haul it back home. After warning him about this 5th wheel overloading his truck, I told him to sign a disclaimer stating that I am not responsible for him towing this unit back with such a light truck. It only weighed in at around 11,000 lbs dry and I really couldn't tell it was behind me when towed with my 05 Chebby 3500 DRW Dmax but then any diesel 1 ton would be the same. Now the Holiday Rambler is a different can of worms. Pulled the unit across the scales at 25,700 lbs and there was no mistake the H/R was there. No problems pulling or stopping but not somthing I'd wanna fall asleep pulling. The new 2013 Dodge Ram pulls something like 30k lbs. Just amazing plus the 850lbft of torque. Tempted to trade up but $$$$...and my 05 only has 30,000 mi on the clock. Not even broken in yet.