I always like the sage green over gold like my wife’s truck and the old dually I had. They are 2012 and 2011 respectively.
I have been passively entertaining the idea of getting something similar to pull behind my F-150. I really like the direction you're going with this trailer. Would love to hear what your experience is like pulling this with your buggy and all your gear behind a half-ton. Also, does your buggy squeeze between the fenders, or are they drive over fenders?
First real tow was hauling the buggy down from Mt. Airy getting it home. If you include the bed full of extra fluids and parts that I cleaned off the shelves at CutlerFab, it’s probably pretty close to what I’d be towing on a trip. Truck is a 2015, 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8 speed auto, with factory 3.92 gears. Truck has also been dropped 2” front and 4” rear. Coil sprung 4 link that I’ve added 1000# helper bags inside the coils. Reese 10k weight distribution hitch. No issues at all with power or keeping things cool, but I haven’t climbed a super steep grade yet. I used the cruise control set on 70 and the computer tells me I got 7.1 mpg over the two and a half hour ride. Suspension was pretty comfortable cruising. I didn’t notice any bottoming out and I personally didn’t feel like I hit the bump stops a single time. As compared to my heavier duty trucks I’ve owned in the past, the rear suspension is softer than I prefer, but by no means unmanageable. Keep in mind that this truck is free to me because it’s the wife’s and she paid for it. I’m debating on putting the stock suspension back in (2 hours in the garage with my boys) so I can put my 2000# bags back in. I’m also considering getting some E rated tires to firm it up a little more. For right now, it’s staying as is until a “need” arises. As Cleetus would say, “I’m gonna just send it”. As for the fenders, I do not fit between them. I have to drive over one and it’s plenty sturdy from the manufacturer. I’m gonna build two triangles for front and rear of the driver side box to make the transition easier on the box. The front axle is the widest and the tires also pluck the wire door guides like guitar strings on the way out.
That's kind of how I have looked at my F150 these past few years. It's a 2016 with the 5.0, 6 speed, 4wd and I believe 3.55 gears. It has towed my 20' 10k open trailer and and various buggies fine without a "need" to do anything to it. I did put E rated tires on it, but haven't done anything else to the truck, and I don't use a WDH. I'm at a juncture with this truck where I'm either going to sell it soon to get some money out of it then get a 3/4 ton, or I'm going to keep it and drive it until the wheels fall off. But it's good to see that you're able to pull your setup relatively comfortably.
Will be putting the CJ5 in soon. Did a lot of measuring before buying. 13' garage. Jeep is 11.5' long. Ramp is rated for 3k.
I had to Dig Way back to find 2 decent pictures of my 98 Chevy. I ''think", it was called Hunter Green. Odd that Chevy /GMC, had two, if not three, similar Greens in 98, or within a year or two of that!
The best green; I think my 2000 K3500 is that same color. I had an old Suburban that was green and silver two-tone, that was my favorite GM color until I got my 96 K2500 in Dark Hunt Club Red.
That buddy isn't a machinist is he? Eyeball calipers may need to be calibrated again if so!
I'm still Super duty at heart! Just use one of my Dodges when I'm in a hurry and know I have a Ford to come to my rescue when my transmission decides it's had enough! Also, for what it's worth, I had a pretty cool birthday weekend, brought home the G35 and a Cruiser!Thanks for buying Doc’s G35 so I didn’t have to.Here's one of mine, it's my usual go to unless I'm pulling a gooseneck or 5th wheel. Sorry the pics suck, it was late when we got back from picking up Doc's G35 and this is where I landed in my drive and snapped pics Saturday before unloading my birthday gift! If I'm traveling alone I usually opt for my rollback, but reg cab + 2-3 dogs + wife = SUCKS swapping gears
I love it, although gifting it to myself was probably a poor decision on my part. I narrowed down the misfire, killing 1 cylinder at a time with my scanner and haven't stopped driving it to/from work since. Ended up being a bad coil on cyl #3 so I replaced the coil/plug and rolled with it. I'll eventually get around to doing the other 5 but it was later Sunday evening and I was tired of being at the shop for the day. Apparently the roads around here are worthless when it comes to traction, for the life of me I can't figure out how not to go sideways from stoplights and down-shifting turns/curves. I'm gonna end up with more $ in lawyer fees than the car. I plan to upgrade the clutch and flywheel if I can find the time next month or so. I think that'll make it or break it.......probably break it, but oh well, it'll be fun while it last!
I need a roll back in my life
