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cdhd2001
09-05-2003, 04:53 PM
Well, I will start this one off!

Current tow rig.

2003 Chevy 2500HD CC SWB D/A
2001 Wildcat 27rk 5th wheel
16K Drawtite slider hitch
Reese digital brake control

Previous tow rigs:

2001 Chevy 2500HD EC LWB 6.0L/auto/4.10 (Supercharged!)
1998 Chevy 1500 EC SWB 5.0L/auto/3.73 (wimpy!)
1994 Chevy 1500 RC LWB 5.7L/auto/3.42 (232K! all original!)
1987 Chevy 3500 Dually RC LWB 454/TB400/4.10 (heavy drinker!)
1986 Chevy 1500 RC SWB 305/auto/2.73 (really nice!)
1985 Chevy 1500 RC LWB 305/auto/2.73 (okay, hate baby blue!)
1983 Chevy S-10 Blazer 2.6L/auto (why did I buy it!?)

2000 Prowler 27.5J 5th wheel (never own another Fleetwood after that one!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley7.gif )
1996 Alfa Ideal ID30RK 5th wheel (nice, just too big for now)
1983 Prowler Reagal 28 ft. TT (back when fleetwood was good!)
1978 Flagstaff Pop-up tent trailer (only for young people!)

Okay! Your turn!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley17.gif

CS-Dmax
09-05-2003, 06:34 PM
Pretty lightweight by most standards for the DMAX to haul around...


Current:


2003 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC, 4x4, SB http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley17.gif


Monterey 22 ft bowrider boat, about 5200 lbs on the trailer


Previous:


1999 GMC Suburban 5.7L/auto/3.73 (the boat was too much for it at 6000 feet elevation) http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley3.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley19.gif

4x4man
09-05-2003, 06:59 PM
I guess I'll chime in next..


Current setup:


2003 GMC Sierra D/A CC 4x4 Short Bed...20K Reese hitch, Prodigy Controller


2002 Forest River Wildwood 28BHSS...custom hitch built in bumper for towing or as an over-engineered bike rack hitch.


Previous setup's


2001 Chevy Silverado EC 4x4 2500HD with 8.1L and Allison


1997 Chevy Silverado EC 4x4 1500 with 5.7L and 4L60 auto


1998 Ford Ranger regular cab 4x4, short bed, 3.0L 5spd manual


1994 Ford Ranger regular cab 4x2, flare side, 4.0L auto





Also had a 1999 Larson SEi 186 bowrider that we had for 3 seasons before selling it and purchasing the 5er.


I think that is about it. I seem to go through trucks like people go through shoes...but I think I found a keeper!!

Tsckey
09-05-2003, 07:06 PM
Ok, ok, you guys have got me beat. I've got the TV, but not the TT. My little Coleman is more like the tail on a dog than a real tow. But that's one of the reasons I wanted this forum on the Board. There are lots of trailers out there and I will be in the market as soon as I sell my sailboat. So, the more I learn, the better. By the way, for you Colorado boys, I graduated from Wasson HS in Colo Spgs a LONG time ago. My folks still live there. Great state.

TC

MCourson
09-05-2003, 07:11 PM
2003 Chevy 2500HD ECSB D/A Prodigy controller pulling a 2003 Haulmark Kodiak 7X16 Enclosed trailer full of our racing stuff.

Bearman
09-05-2003, 10:32 PM
I pull a 1994 31 foot Avion Westport with double slides and a 2000 Tahoe Q3 18 ft fish and ski with a Merc 4.3 Vortec. With full water in trailer, full fuel in the boat, and 110 gal aux. diesel tank and tool box combo full, wife 2 kids, one little dog and all our crap, weigh just under 25,000 lbs, and is 71 ft 8 inches long and it pulls like a dream.


Cheers


Bear

hoot
09-06-2003, 12:45 AM
I pull a 1994 31 foot Avion Westport with double slides and a 2000 Tahoe Q3 18 ft fish and ski with a Merc 4.3 Vortec. With full water in trailer, full fuel in the boat, and 110 gal aux. diesel tank and tool box combo full, wife 2 kids, one little dog and all our crap, weigh just under 25,000 lbs, and is 71 ft 8 inches long and it pulls like a dream.


Cheers


Bear<!-- Signature -->

Nice.

How has she been holding up?

Bearman
09-06-2003, 12:53 AM
A lot better than my 2001 did http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley16.gif, 45000 miles and she hasen't seen the shop except for service and mods http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley17.gif.


Cheers


Bear

4x4man
09-06-2003, 01:41 AM
Wow that's a heck of a setup you got going down the road Bearman!! Nice to know we aren't even coming close to straining the DMAX under these loads. It doesn't matter what you throw at 'em they just keep performing!


Bob

Micheal Tomac
09-06-2003, 01:41 AM
32' enclosed trailer with 1 or 2 pulling tractors, weights, tools, fuel and gear inside. I usually scale 20000-26000 combined depending on which tractor(s) and how many suitcase weights are needed to make the weight classe(s)

http://antiquetractorpulling.com/images/DuramaxHauler2.JPG

Edited by: mtomac

bybycop
09-06-2003, 02:30 AM
We still listing off old toys? If so I wanna play!!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley17.gif


Edited by: bybycop

4x4man
09-06-2003, 05:05 PM
Go for it!!!

chevmeister
09-07-2003, 01:53 AM
current rigs:


2002 Chevy 3500 CC D/A


towing a premier 16' trailer with a ASV RC-50 and attachments


previously i was towing the same trailer with a 1999 Chevy 1500 Z71 5.7 EC SB i killed it pulling a 3 mi grade.


My other tow rig


1998 Mack CH613 towing an Eager Beaver 35GSL, and on the trailer is a Case 9030B weighing around 47,000 on a rig that weighs 36,100# empty


http://www.egservicecompany.com/haul.jpg


oh and its 10'6" wide. 62 feet longEdited by: chevmeister

FirstDiesel
09-07-2003, 10:16 AM
2002 Chevy 3500 D/A CC LB


32' Haulmark Tag towing 2 racecars

bluenote
09-07-2003, 10:44 AM
TV is the one in my sig, a 2001 2500HD Silverado, with the D/A combo.


I'm towing a 1997 Prowler 305X fifth wheel with super-slide, weighing in at about 10K loaded.


The truck pulls this 5er like a dream.

STEEDA
09-07-2003, 11:54 PM
2001 FL-60/48' custom race trailer 11.9' tall, all the goodies inside


2003 Chevy Kodiak 5500 (on order)/44' custom race trailer, all the goodies


2003 Kounty Star (motorhome) with Freightliner Chassis/2001 explorer sport trac


2001 Chevy Tahoe/198x aluminum bass tracker fishing boat


1999 F-150/1999 Yamaha XL 1200 (watercraft)








Thats all the current ones, the past ones I've forgotten all of them....

bybycop
09-08-2003, 01:15 AM
71 Ford F-250


58 Baja Bug Show car


94 Z-28 Camaro


84 Toyota 4x4


89 GMC 1500


88 GMC 2500HD 4x4


77 Land Cruiser Fully restored show car


93 Toyota 4x4


BEFORE!!!


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/B54_Toyota.jpg


94 Dodge Cummins 4x4 pushin 300HP


AFTER!!!


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/194_03GMC2.jpg


03 4x4 CC SB GMC DuramaxEdited by: bybycop

DMAX2DAMAX
09-08-2003, 05:58 PM
Another light weight here, I tow a little single axle utilty trailer with my 4 wheeler and (not at the same time) I also tow a 22' Aztec competition ski boat that probably weighs about 4500#. Together they don't make much of a load but they sure tow a lot nicer behind my dmax than they did behind my 6.2L


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/Lft_Side_w_Boat4sm.JPG

Longleggs
09-08-2003, 06:09 PM
What I am pullin?


See Sig!!


Later


Longleggshttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clown.gif

NJ DMax
09-08-2003, 09:56 PM
2002 3500 D/A. 2002 Newmar Kountry Star 32' with double slides





Tows like a dream





http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/442_truck_&_trailer.jpgEdited by: NJ DMax

VFRRider
09-09-2003, 11:09 PM
03 Silverado 2500HD D/A CC shortbox


Pulling 30' 04 Prowler Regal w/slide.


Best guess trailer running about 10k. Using the Pull-Rite Superglide hitch. For those of you with short boxes, the superglide is the cats meow. Automatic slider on turns, allows 90deg or better without getting out of the truck. No worries about crunching the cab.
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/2C4_Truckandtrailer0.jpg

CADman_ks
09-10-2003, 12:08 AM
02 2500 CC D/A 4x4 Totally stock.


We pull a 32' Corsica Cobra with a 14' slide. Weighs in at about 10K loaded. During the summer months, we pull an 18' boat behind it all. We also have a PullRite 16K SuperGlide automatic sliding hitch.


I would TOTALLY echo what VFRRider said about the SuperGlide hitch. I had a long box Dodge before this truck, and I got spoiled with that fifth wheel setup. You never had to worry about the camper hitting the truck especially when you were backing. I was originally going to just get a Reese sliding hitch, but I opted instead for the automatic SuperGlilde. I would NOT change it for anything. It's the ONLY way to go with a short box pickup.


I also have pics in my sig with the camper jackknifed. While I do NOT do this on a regular basis (I don't do this at all), I did it just this once for the pictures. For what it's worth, my fifth wheel does NOT have an extended pin either.


Here's a pic...








http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/B1D_camper_truck.jpgEdited by: CADman_ks

Colorado Kid
09-10-2003, 01:14 PM
Tug is in signature. Prodigy controller (Man I love that thing!)


So far just a 26' Kit 5th wheel or a 16' lowboy car hauler with whatever needs to be hauled on it. Also a 10,600# bumper pull trailer for a few miles in Montana.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif


The Kit has been sold and shopping is in progress for a newer, bigger, better 5th wheel (one that could not be towed by the '91).


Towing with this truck makes me wonder why I thought the '91 did OK?http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif I'll probably never hook anything heavier than the empty car hauler behind the '91 again.

CADman_ks
09-10-2003, 01:18 PM
I forgot to mention in my post that I have the Prodigy controller as well.


Man I love that thing!!! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif


It really works slick, and it's not really a lot of money compared to some of the other setups...


cadman_ks

cmadmaxman
09-10-2003, 01:27 PM
Here is my Rig. 2001 CC 4X4 Shorty bed.


24 ft United Racers Sp. Custom finished with all the things of home with 2 motorcycles in the back, ready to ride when camp is set up. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gifTotal wt. 16,800.


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/The_Truck.jpg

gsxr1216
09-10-2003, 09:58 PM
Current tow rig:


'03 2500HD 4x4 ext cab SLE D/A


Previous rigs:


'02 2500HD 4x4 ext cab LS 6.0


'00 2500 4x4 ext cab LS 6.0


'94 S-10 ZR2, great off road truck!


Curently towing a tiny 7-14 enclosed with 2 dragbikes inside, or pulling jet skis, or snowmobiles, or my buddies 24ft enclosed hauler with my Mustang inside it!





I bought my D-max since i plan to upgrade to a 24-30ft enclosed car hauler with 10-12 ft of living quarters in the front to make the race tracks a little more enjoyable in the summer, (plus $12k off the sticker really helped!) Plus after riding in my buddies D/A with juice and D-maximizer stacked running high 13's at 5500ft+ altitude i was sold on the potential of deisel power!Edited by: gsxr1216

RV Guy
09-11-2003, 12:32 AM
Current rig is a 36 foot, 13,300 (CAT Weighed) KZ New Vision Ultra 5th wheel trailer.


I tow with the Hot Juice in the 90 HP level or the Quad in the 110 HP level. EGTs are watched closely.


http://mysite.verizon.net/diverjim/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/chevyand5er.jpg.w300h240.jpgEdited by: RV Guy

BassinRVer
09-15-2003, 03:48 PM
2002 Forest River Wildcat 29BHS - 8000 LBS loaded Edited by: BassinRVer

PAUL3500
09-16-2003, 05:49 AM
2003 3500 C.C. D/A


2002 FOUR WINDS CLASSIC 27RLH-5


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/HARRISon_LAKE_CROPPED_2.JPG

aztjc
09-16-2003, 04:32 PM
2002 Cedar Creek, 2002 DMAX http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/D39_P1000121.JPG

Gradyghost
09-22-2003, 11:25 PM
I tow a 36' enclosed tri axle 21000lb work trailer hauling nothing but equipment. This is one heavy trailer. I ran the scales once at 30+(including everything.) Needless to say I took out some equipment ...hehehe...now she only weighs 29+.





2001 Duramax 70k+ miles Crew Cab with 15k Winch


2003 Duramax 10k+ miles Reg CAb


Oh yea all my trucks are 3500. Anyone towing over 10k should have a dually other wise there are unsafe.

Mcfly
09-23-2003, 12:41 AM
I just purchased a single 11' 3 seater JetSki http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif. I get some odd looks from people when they see a dually pulling that little thing. I did not buy it to pull anything in particular. People ask me "what do you tow with that big truck" I tell 'em "WHAT EVER I WANT"http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

Gradyghost
09-25-2003, 03:41 PM
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/472_prolite.jpg


This is picture of trailer I pull with my duramax. each axle is rated at 7140lbs. I usually have the trailer loaded with 20k of stuff inside. It is very heavy.


www.transportdesigns.com (http://www.transportdesigns.com) they custom built the trailer!

Maverick
09-26-2003, 01:55 AM
http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL227/437876/633189/34503918.jpgMy


Current ride is in sig-Tows a 8.5 x 20 enclosed car trailer.


01' 3500 D/A....sold with 123,000 miles........53ft Take 3, heaviest load=2 ECSB 4x4's and 1 Suburban.....just under 32,000 lbs gross.


http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL227/437876/504504/12090371.jpg

CADman_ks
09-26-2003, 10:33 AM
Nice Avatar Maverick. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif


cadman_ks

hoot
09-26-2003, 11:01 AM
Welcome Maverick.

All settled in your new home I imagine? Your truck looks a lot like mine.

Mike

Maverick
09-26-2003, 11:16 AM
Avatar?????? I know, I'm a pirate. Its kind of unfitting now since I only own a GMC.


Hoot...yours is a CC right?


Just got a job offer today working in a warehouse as a forklift driver 2nd shift. Guess I'll be a late nighter soon.

hoot
09-26-2003, 11:44 AM
Avatar?????? I know, I'm a pirate. Its kind of unfitting now since I only own a GMC.


Hoot...yours is a CC right?


Just got a job offer today working in a warehouse as a forklift driver 2nd shift. Guess I'll be a late nighter soon.




Yea it's a Crew but besides that.

CADman_ks
09-26-2003, 02:23 PM
Maverick,


You've got a PM...


cadman_ks

Maverick
09-26-2003, 06:25 PM
Thanks CADman.........Looks awesome!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

CADman_ks
09-26-2003, 06:39 PM
You're welcome!!!


cadman_ks

Pick
09-30-2003, 12:55 PM
My 1972 31' Airstream being pulled by the new truck. I also have an 18' utility trailer that hauls a JD 95, a JD 2520 and a JD 5500 tractors.


Edited by: Pick

Mrs. Mik
10-06-2003, 11:27 PM
I'm pulling a little bitty trailer (6,000 pounds wet) -- but hey -- it's our first camper, and we bought it when I was driving my 2002 1/2 ton! We're looking at 5th wheels to start the 2004 camping season with, so the signature will be changing soon, I'm sure!


Julie Mik





'03 2500HD Silverado D/A CC
'02 KZ Sportsmen 2505QSS


A girl and her diesel . . . it's a beautiful thing! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif

JEBar
10-07-2003, 07:43 AM
Current tow rig:


'02 LT CC 3500 D/A, 15,000lb Warn winch, Air Lift air bags, Hot Juice (usually set on Level 1), Westin bars, and plenty of other good stuff


trailers towed:


'03 SunnyBrook 33' TT (over 6,000 miles since Mother's Day)


18' dual axle equipment trailer usually hauling John Deere 4300 tractor with assorted attachments


18' commericial catering trailer, can cook 3 180lb hogs at a time


'65 26' Avion (hunting) TT


26' Excell boat (32' dual axle trailer), towed for over 10,000 miles


couple of smaller utility trailers





Jim

Pick
11-05-2003, 11:57 PM
Here's the pic I could not get to show up in the above post:


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/AFA_2003_2.jpg

tn traveler
12-10-2003, 07:01 PM
hello all,i've been following the posts for awhile,finally desided to try it.please look over spelling i'm from tn.Maverick has me beat already,i've never been to ak.but i have been about every were else.03 gmc d/a cc, 80or so gallon peterbuilt coe tank custom made in bed,betterbuilt 5th box,b&w hitch(goose and 5th)01 51' take3 car hauler with trailer hauler package.leased to myself.run all 48 states.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/885_diesel.JPG

Crashdummy
12-12-2003, 09:37 PM
current:


04 Chev K2500HD ext cab short bed, Prodigy, Reese 16K w/slider, D/A (of course)


02 Gulfstream Mako 29' 5th wheelhttp://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big%20Smile.gif


Past:


98 Chev K2500 (C6P) 7.4 vortec ext cab short bed 373 gearshttp://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif


95 Chev K1500 Z71 5.7 auto ext cab short bed 373gearshttp://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif


93 Chev K1500 5.7 auto ext cab short bed 373 gearshttp://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif


90 Ford F250 460 auto reg cab long bed 355 gearshttp://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Embarrased.gif

Dmax Tim
12-15-2003, 01:16 PM
Current


03 GMC HD2500 SLT CC LB 4X4


04 Hummer H2 Loaded Lux w/ air


Pulling


20' tandem axle 14K gvw utility trailer


12' single axle 7k gvw utility trailer


12' Boyscout enclosed trailer


7 place Boyscout canoe/kayak trailer


Numerious farm wagons, grain carts, and header carts.


Past


1978 Chevy K-20 P/U put in 16" spring lift,5.38 Detroit lockers, 18X44 ground hogs and LS-6 454 then hopped LS-7 used for mud runs and truck pulls.
1985 Ranger
1986 Ranger
1993 Chevy X-cab 2500 w/ 6.5 turbo diesel
1995 Blazer
1999 Silverado 1500 X-cab 1st truck in our area
1999 Silverado 1500 X-cab
1999 Silverado 1500 X-cab
2000 Silverado 1500 X-cab SB
2000 Silverado 2500 x-cab LS LB
2000 Sierra 2500 x-cab SLE
2000 Silverado 2500 x-cab LS LB
2001 Silverado 1500 x-cab SB
2001 Silverado HD2500 LS LB Duramax/Allison carmine red
2001 Tahoe red


2001 Silverado HD2500 LS LB Duramax/Allison green
2001 Silverado HD2500 LT LB x-cab Duramax/Allison red
2001 Tahoe green
2002 Silverado HD2500 LT LB x-cab Duramax/Allison carmine red
2002 Silverado HD2500 LT LB x-cab Duramax/Allison red
2002 Suburban Z-71 black
2003 Silverado HD2500 LT LB crewcab Duramax/Allison black
2003 H2 Lux w/air white

I think this is all of them.Edited by: Dmax Tim

closs2sx
12-15-2003, 09:40 PM
Here's my trailer currently awaiting a loaded indigo blue/tan leather ext cab duramax on order (pushed back by chevrolet gotta love em)http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/5ZZ_tr22.jpg

BigdaddyG
12-22-2003, 11:39 PM
'03 2500HD Crew Cab Short Bed pulling a '03 Thor Jazz 2780 Bunk house 5th wheel. Pulls like a dream, have to check now and then to make sure it's back there!!! Trailer probably goes 9,000lbs loaded.

DavesDmax
01-01-2004, 09:48 PM
New TV in the Sig.


Using the Prodigy Controller, Yes I love it too.


Hitch set-up is a Reese HP Dual Cam Strait-Line Hitch.


Will be pulling 2003 Trail-Lite 8305S about 6000lb with 1/2 of water.


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/84C_Trailer.jpg


Old TV was 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7L Hemi. Yes, it really could pull the Trailer. (In Flat Land) http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Embarrased.gifIt's my wife's ride now.Edited by: DavesDmax

Diesel Dad
01-02-2004, 09:15 AM
Here is a picture of our little rig:
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/june_15_0109_1.jpg

mpl897
01-02-2004, 04:53 PM
tn -traveler nice righttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

tn traveler
01-04-2004, 10:18 PM
thank you. and may GOD bless you all.

bubz
01-05-2004, 11:00 PM
My rig with my '03 Thor Jazz 2770RK


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/Copy_of_100_0278.JPG

neverenuf
01-07-2004, 06:34 AM
2002 36' Keystone Fifth Wheel, 3 slides, dual 9k axles 16" tires, 15' wide wall to wall with slides out. Truck has Prodigy and Super Lift air bags. Full Timer. 16,500lbs loaded. Cat tested, mother approved.Edited by: neverenuf

ChevyPackin'Heat
01-07-2004, 01:16 PM
Here goes, in the signature is the tow rig, and the towed rig is a '03 Carriage Cameo 36 ft., 3 slide, factory extended pin, 14K Reese fixed hitch.

Previous: '98 Chevy K2500, Ext Cab, 454, Auto, Banks Power, air bags
Previous to that: 92 K2500 6 lug, 350, air bags

Clearly and no suprise, the '04 is a pullin' machine, and has yet to break a sweat. Eventhough the 454 did OK, it did break a sweat and went along way to litening my gas wallethttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Angry.gif

neverenuf
01-09-2004, 02:50 AM
ChevyPackin'Heat





That 36' Cameo doesn't exceed the 14k hitch capacity loaded? Have you ever taken it to the scales?

ChevyPackin'Heat
01-09-2004, 10:30 AM
Neverenuf

Well... if not it is close I am sure. Have towed that trailer over 5K miles with it, up down, round d' round. To be honest, I looked at the 16K hitch, and did not see that much that would suggest the 14 K was not plenty of hitch. Frame mounts are exactly the same, so I am feeling OK with it. I have actually stayed with it until I decide if I need the SlideRite setup, but having a tough time justifying the $2K. I do not need it as my set up will allow 90 degree turns, which I have yet to need. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Wink.gif

Night_Sailor
01-12-2004, 02:07 AM
This is what I've been towing--but not that often. I've only hauled it three times so far--about 45 miles total.


This picture was taken shortly after I bought this boat on March 1st for $500 from an estate sale. The owner couldn't bear to part with it, so it sat for 18 years until he died. Fortunately, fiberglass and teak can take this sort of exposure to the New England elements.


When I lived in San Francisco, I crewed on this type of boat for three years. Now is my chance to skipper one.


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/5A8_Hoot-finally-clean-looking-pretty.jpeg


This is an Etchells class racing sloop. The list Etchells national champions of this class reads like a who's who of the best sailors in the world and includes my hero Dennis Connor. I hope to start racing competitively again in the next year or two.


It's one of most popular high performance keelboat racing classes. To give you an idea of what kind of boat this is; if this boat was a car it would a sidecar racer--light fast, and it's very important to put your weight out to keep the boat flat.





http://dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/EDC_scan4-320.jpeg


I was so excited about the boat I was out there in 22 deg weather washing and cleaning the boat. I could not have done that without lots of hot water to melt the ice before I could get to the dirt.





http://dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/723_HOOT--console.jpeg


The mahogony floorboards were about 75" long. When I got the boat all that wood had rotted away, as had the kelson (which attaches the keel to the boat). There was nothing left but dust. I had to rebuilt the supports and decking from scratch.


These are the new cockpit sole teak floorboards. I spent more on the teak, rebuilding the trailer, and on new running rigging (rope), than I did on the boat itself.


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Because I Can
02-01-2004, 12:56 PM
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/tailgate_003.jpg

Because I Can
02-01-2004, 12:59 PM
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/tailgate_003.jpg[/QUOTE] 2004 holiday rambler 34SKD 2 slides, 11500 lbsEdited by: Because I Can

Because I Can
02-01-2004, 01:05 PM
sorry for the double post im still new at this

Cummins Luke
02-02-2004, 05:23 PM
Here is the last D/A I owned pulling my old 6-horse trailer, have a little smaller one now, and it's all alluminum.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/95Z_trukntrl.jpg

Cummins Luke
02-02-2004, 05:23 PM
another angle.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/412_trukntrl2.jpg

Cummins Luke
02-02-2004, 05:25 PM
That was a pretty rig, I kinda miss it. But everything I own is for sale, it's the business I'm in, so when sombody has cash money in their hand I don't look the other way.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gif

LandScraper
02-09-2004, 06:46 PM
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/F8D_D2.jpg03 LT 3500 CC D/A w/19.5's 105gal fuel tank w/24ft gooseneck Gehl CTL 80 Track Loader (11,500 lbs) &amp; dozer blade. Weighed in @ 27060 with the fuel tank empty. Have pulled over 36000 locally.Pulling isnt the problem, stopping is a ........ These 2 machines weigh around 7500 each.


MarkEdited by: LandScraper

rvtrailerpuller
03-27-2004, 12:12 AM
My current tow vehicle is a Tahoe.
I pull a 25 foot lightweight Rockwood trailer, maximum loaded weight no more than 5,000 lbs.
The tow vehicle is very soon to be traded for my new baby, a 2004 LLY cc Duramax.
Then I hope to soon add an Eide Boat Loader (boatloader.com) to carry an aluminum boat up on top and a 15 to 20 hp outboard motor in the truck bed to keep my bicycles and generator company.

Some time in April my new "Baby" will come.

Tsckey
03-27-2004, 03:02 PM
I was towing a little Coleman Cheyenne. Now an Arctic Fox 30U. I'll post a picture when I get a good shot of it.

TC

turbospl311
04-01-2004, 06:53 PM
Here is my tow: 35' Tahoe Transport, either has a Corvette, 2 four wheelers or 2 snowmobiles it it. Had it for 18 months and have towed it almost 22000 miles. Only towed it 2950 miles with the DMax and love it, truck has 4850 miles.


Don


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/B93_truck.jpg

DavesDmax
04-02-2004, 06:35 PM
Well guys, We're off for the first big trip of the season. We're leaving for Hilton Head Island for 10 days of R&amp;R. It will be the first pull with the Dmax.


I've did a couple of test pulls and this trip should be smooth and relaxing, not like the white knuckle trips pulling the TT with the Grand Cherokee.


I will let you all know how the trip was when we get back.


Happy Easter, unless I borrow our friend's computer while we're down there!

Zeke
04-02-2004, 11:00 PM
OK, I finally figured out how to upload.


Mine is 2004 (early w/ LB7) GMC K3500 CC, LB, D/A, Dually SLT w/ some mods and Retrax and Bilsteins on order. Still researching rear air suspension and an outfit to paint matching design as the trailer.


Towing 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential 36SKT loaded w/ Custom Cabinets. The bank loves me!


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/B84_combo_curbside.jpg


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/361_combo_roadside.jpg

john@dps
04-03-2004, 01:00 AM
the bank really loves me too. they have me for more years than i care to even think about.


http://dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/35Z_john_4.JPG





http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/F24_john_1.JPG

billnourse
04-04-2004, 01:29 PM
1996 32' Holiday Rambler with one slide. 19,500 total weight(pickup and trailer). 1992 20' Astro Bass Boat w/200 Merc. Utility trailer with 1020 John Deere tractor with various equipment. Various stock and horse trailers.





Regards,


Bill

mannytranny
04-05-2004, 01:26 AM
Those Alcoas are SWEET!


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Alaska Duramax
04-05-2004, 09:05 AM
Here is Mine. 03 CC D/A SB. 18 foot BigTex 10EQ Equipment trailer. Hauls my Chuggy around, total load 8k tops.


http://www.wheelingadventures.com/Northern4x4/iB_html/uploads/post-2-16641-Toys1.jpg

02AlliMax
04-06-2004, 11:41 PM
Here is a picture of My 25ft Tahoe Trailer on our "Dry" vacation... Before adding the lift and H2'shttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/Resize_of_P4140340.JPG

Terrain Twister
04-07-2004, 01:46 PM
http://dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/89B_Toys.jpg





Wife wouldn't settle for less! Told her I needed a new truck that could pull. She said I had better get looking so the end result is in the picture. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

jjjensen
05-31-2004, 12:35 PM
UNTIL TWO WEEKS AGO i PULLED A 35FT 1991 CONTENDER WITH TWIN 250 YAMAHAS FOLDING ALUMINUM MARLIN TOWER A 7KW GENERATOR AND 425 GALS OF FUEL AND 70 GAL FRESH H20 ON ATRIPLE AXLE TRAILER WITH A 2500 4X4 8.1L CHEVY AVALANCHE IT PULLED NICE. BUT NOW WITH THE 04 2500HD 4X4 LS SB DURAMAX/ALLISON COMBO I HARDLY KNOW IT'S BEHIND ME. THIS MOTOR JUST PURRS ALONG.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif