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Thread: New Camping/Roadie Rig

  1. #1
    RitcheyRch
    You all know I just got a sweet deal on a fifth-wheel trailer! This thing is sawweet! It has all the amenities that a person could want and more. The guy I bought it from said I should get a one-ton pick-up truck to pull it, but I knew better than that. I did some precision modifications to my truck and it pulls it great! I admit that it took some time, but from the attached pictures you will be able to see that it was well worth the effort!
    Hooked up and ready to fly!! It really smooths out the ride in the truck. I did have to air up the rear tires a bit (around 160 psi) .
    http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data..._rig_1-med.JPG
    I added some heavy-duty chain for extra support on the tailgate (note that I used the "Severe-Duty 'S' hooks to attach the chain) I also paid-up for some BIG 5/16 sheetmetal screws to attach the frame to the tailgate. Yeah, I know it's overkill, but I don't want to have any accidents.
    http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data..._rig_2-med.JPG
    Much of my time was spent on the front porch whittling down that MASSIVE 4x4 board to fit precisely into the ball mount receiver. Also note that I used a 14" chunk of 1x4 to distribute the load more evenly--YOU CAN"T BE TOO SAFE, YOU KNOW!! It cost a little more, but you just can't be too safe when pulling a trailer of this magnitude!!
    http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data..._rig_3-med.JPG

  2. #2
    driverno8
    Damn you! I have Diet Coke coming out of my nose and burns.

  3. #3
    RitcheyRch
    Guess should have put a huge warning flag on this thread.

  4. #4
    Racey
    Holy CHIT!!!! wow that is friggin unreal

  5. #5
    soupersonic
    There really are rednecks in Utah

  6. #6
    Coded-Dude
    looks like you need to put a Big Block motor in that blazer to even out the weight distribution some.....
    maybe some cans in the back, or even a new suspension.( lol )

  7. #7
    tonigerl
    That reminds me of the little engine that could. "I think I can, I think I can."

  8. #8
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    thats funny

  9. #9
    racecar.hotshoe
    Baller........

  10. #10
    BajaMike
    Too funny.......

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