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So why not get a small size dump truck and use that to pull that trailer and the kubota? That way your not over taxing your smaller vehicles?
And or ditch the topper for awhile and buy a gooseneck trailer. No way I’d buy that large of a bumper pull ever again....
So, Bobby...being the calculating trained warrior NCO that you are. Take the appropriate action, Execute!
your standard grunt level CQB is just putting rounds and rounds on scary stuff till it stops scaring you!
Well, the sheer cost of going from a $8K-$9K purchase in the single heavy bumper pull up to a truck and a trailer.And this is where it goes from trying to work out something to just impossible. Now I do appreciate the suggestions but essentially what it sounds like is, "Well we know you want a tent to go camping now and then, but what we really suggest is you buy this plot of land and a camper which you can store on the lot for when you want it. Sure the suggestion sounds like a great idea...so long as one does not consider expense.I find little dumps which have some time on them and do not need 4-6 tires, an axle rebuilt, a brake job and a set of injectors for $8K. But a decent dump is mid twenties for something that will not kill you in costs. Then the insurance...the commercial insurance is the same as a trailer payment...land then, oh yea, there's the cost of the trailer.Just not doable, not at all. A trailer that I can pull or nothing at all. That's where I realistically am in all this and what makes sense.And, PLEASE, no PRETTY PLEASE, no one get insulted or have their feathers ruffled. I really do appreciate the voice of experience. But the reality of each of our situations dictates our own course of action(s)
We have a basic double axle dump trailer. I think 9k new. It’s been really great!! Pulls well loaded or empty, I personally haven’t put a skid steer in it but the boss man has. I think just get a dump trailer and move on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
All kidding aside, my dumper pulled perfectly on the recent 1500 mile journey, maxed out at 14k. ..other than the tire issue. It pulled straight and braking was spot on. Would I jump up to 16k BP behind a 3/4 ton, maxed out? Short trips I wouldn't hesitate. The newer trucks are pretty stout.
Tightwad. ;)
Well, that will be the second X on toppers......Suppose if burb doesn’t go way of sq d you really no longer need a topper anyhow.....
It’s not a people mover, it’s no better the. A tent right now. It doesn’t move under its own power with out leaving a trail of blood Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
And, PLEASE, no PRETTY PLEASE, no one get insulted or have their feathers ruffled. I really do appreciate the voice of experience. But the reality of each of our situations dictates our own course of action(s)
Quote from: Flyin6 on June 30, 2019, 04:27:25 PMAnd, PLEASE, no PRETTY PLEASE, no one get insulted or have their feathers ruffled. I really do appreciate the voice of experience. But the reality of each of our situations dictates our own course of action(s)If anyone gets insulted over this, then they’re in the wrong place!!This is another not likely option... but they have a tag axle setup that allows you to pull a GN or 5er with a suburban or pickup with topper. Used a lot on motor homes to keep the tongue weight off the frame (or just like the dolly on a multi-trailer semi). But again, that’s a steep price tag. Your truck with the airbags should do fine. The next logical step would probably be a dually.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I liked the idea of sell everything and move to a beach!! Do that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Don you could trade the LML for a dually, same year and mileage and probably not be out more than 8-10k.Just remember that the hips are wide....need to work on that road a bit ;-)Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
It is very easy to overload one of those trailers. The bed will hold a lot more than the hydrolics will lift. Lucky for me someone had a miniex close by to help me unload.
Make sure you take the correct tools and your detail with you the first time you go dump it.Also, Add a solar panel charger to it.
Quote from: Atkinsmatt on July 03, 2019, 11:14:17 AMMake sure you take the correct tools and your detail with you the first time you go dump it.Also, Add a solar panel charger to it.Tools? Pre-Rangers?
Quote from: Flyin6 on July 03, 2019, 11:16:10 AMQuote from: Atkinsmatt on July 03, 2019, 11:14:17 AMMake sure you take the correct tools and your detail with you the first time you go dump it.Also, Add a solar panel charger to it.Tools? Pre-Rangers?Shovels and gloves and the pre-rangers of course. So you can all learn the capacity of the trailer together.
Got me NEEDING one again.