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05-27-2016, 10:58 AM
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This settles the "is it enough truck?" argument
None of us have enough truck. Only this guy. Wife saw this today and was lucky enough to get a pic snapped. And its a Jayco. Double score!
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05-27-2016, 11:02 AM
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Not as unusual as you may suspect. I've seen several each year at the campground we were working at.
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05-27-2016, 11:05 AM
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I've seen this setup with a Smart Car on the deck between the cab and the 5th wheel!
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05-27-2016, 11:13 AM
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They are cheaper used than a new diesel P/U. Another plus, air ride suspension and seats! 20K trailer won't make it sweat.
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05-27-2016, 11:56 AM
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Just passed one on the highway today.
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05-27-2016, 12:30 PM
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I've seen multiple medium duty trucks towing a 5'er but rarely do I see a full fledged semi hauling a camper around.
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05-27-2016, 12:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dmward
I've seen this setup with a Smart Car on the deck between the cab and the 5th wheel!
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X2 more than once
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05-27-2016, 01:20 PM
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I think the tongue weight of the 5th wheel is too much for that truck! LOL!
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05-27-2016, 01:30 PM
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I saw one like that once that had a really nice looking custom-built cab. It was sweet. But I wonder what kind of MPG's those get pulling a "little" 35' or 40' 5th wheel around.
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05-27-2016, 01:32 PM
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I couldn't imagine backing that into a site...at night...with my wife spottin'! She'd lose her freakin' mind. Better have a pull thru!
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05-27-2016, 01:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokerBill
I saw one like that once that had a really nice looking custom-built cab. It was sweet. But I wonder what kind of MPG's those get pulling a "little" 35' or 40' 5th wheel around.
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Probably great mileage. Squisher engine probably never gets much above idle RPM with that load.
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05-27-2016, 04:04 PM
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Now there's a guy who can truly say: "I hardly know it's back there". 
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05-27-2016, 06:04 PM
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I wonder what that rig sounds like when he fires up to leave the adjacent campsite at 4:30 in the morining?
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05-27-2016, 07:11 PM
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Quote:
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X2 more than once
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Must be a kit that you can get, because I've seen one around here too. Unless it's the same one, which isn't unlikely.
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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05-27-2016, 07:36 PM
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I saw a large motor home today towing a jayflight trailer behind it. It must the "mother in law" TT.
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05-28-2016, 03:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokerBill
I saw one like that once that had a really nice looking custom-built cab. It was sweet. But I wonder what kind of MPG's those get pulling a "little" 35' or 40' 5th wheel around.
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There is a camper that I see where I am hosting now that comes in with a Volvo 770 TV. I forget what his 5'er is, but he says he gets 8 mpg regardless of speed, wind, up hill or downhill. And with his 2 big saddle tanks he can go half way across the country without refueling. But when time to fill up he almost needs a new mortgage.
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05-28-2016, 03:19 AM
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Quote:
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I wonder what that rig sounds like when he fires up to leave the adjacent campsite at 4:30 in the morining? |
Quieter than the early Dodge Cummins.
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2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch
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05-30-2016, 11:14 PM
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Quote:
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I wonder what that rig sounds like when he fires up to leave the adjacent campsite at 4:30 in the morining? |
As someone already posted, no worse than some of those diesel pickups with the "absolutely necessary" loud exhaust. To be fair, some of the gassers are loud, too.
I see a few single axle tractors pulling big travel trailers up here in Canada. With air suspension and auto shift, beautiful cab interiors, why not?
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05-31-2016, 12:45 PM
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Quote:
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I've seen this setup with a Smart Car on the deck between the cab and the 5th wheel!
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I've seen them, too. IIRC there's an outfit in western Canada that does custom TVs with space for a Smart or other tiny vehicle on that rear deck. Saw a thread about it over on IRV2.com.
Roger
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06-01-2016, 04:24 AM
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Search RV Haulers. They'll work with you to get your requirements, find a used truck (they usually stick with Volvo's),single it(if wanted) and
refinish to your liking and budget. Bed's can be custom made but those smart car beds are expensive (10-20k). Range anywhere from 60-100k+ once they're done depending on year, trans, mileage and customizations. They will even take care of customs and deliver it to you.
I may or may not have had some down time that needed to be filled looking at big trucks. Pretty cool stuff.
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