Hello all, so I have been around the whole desert/river scene since I was 13 racing motocross most my life I always have had some type of toy and but never owned a trailer. Now with a wife and a little girl on the way a toy hauler is going to be the only way ill get back to the desert. So I have the truck and towing experience and shopping for my first unit, now I plan on putting a 2 door time attack car around 2800lbs or so in it so I am only looking at 3 axle trailers with 15' plus garages. I have narrowed it down to a 07 triple axle (FSC3200) 780 HRS on generator(2 ac units) asking 17k the other is an 09 Forest River Sandstorm not sure what model but it is a triple axle (1 ac unit) but it does have solar panels and an invertor and (390 HRS on its generator) asking 15K pretty much same floorplan as the WW above...both trailers about 6 hrs drive...If you guys can give me your input that be great thanks in advance, ill put the links below https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/723410235660064/?hoisted=false&ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A40f1871b-fd1e-4c81-b19e-8685611f187d

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1192141518398415/?hoisted=false&ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A10c1455e-e321-48bc-8b8d-cb489af23951Here is the weekend warrior

If those links dont worl please let me know.Also would you guys add panels to the WW or go with the Forest River with the panels and just add the sec ac that the WW already has? I guess im trying to figure out what would you do .. add the panels to the WW or the second ac to the Forest River? any and all thoughts welcome thanks again guys!

Not often you see a bumper-pull trailer that long.

Hey Out There,Welcome to the forum, and especially welcome to the Toy Hauler forum.Those both look like interesting deals depending on their condition. It's pretty hard to gauge the condition based on a few pics though. You'll have to go see them to tell. Check out the number of hours on the generator to get a ballpark idea of how much the owners used them.Are you dead-set on something that size? My first impression on both of those is that I would never ever want a triple-axle bumper pull trailer. Bumper pull trailers that long are going to want to sway all over the place and they're also going to be trickier to back up and park than a similar length fifth-wheel.I used to have a 30' Weekend Warrior bumper pull and I wouldn't have wanted it one inch longer. My 2500 diesel RAM pulled the trailer just fine, but it was a lot of work. By comparison, my newer fifth wheel is 15' longer and much easier to drive down the road. It's more work to back up and park, but I can live with that.Other than that, those both look like comfortable models. I think the Warrior is probably a little nicer. I always liked the looks of those "Tiki Edition" models. Just make sure the frame is OK and hasn't been bent. There was a problem with Weekend Warriors back in the day, so make sure that this one wasn't one of them.Also, with your 2,800# car, pay close attention to the specs on those two trailers and make sure you won't be overweight. Make sure to add in the weight of the gas in the fueling station, 8.3 pounds per gallon for fresh water, and however much your tools, groceries, camp chairs, BBQ, clothes, and all the other stuff you're bringing will weigh. You're probably bumping up against the cargo capacities for those two units. If you're not totally sold on these two models, look for a similar length 5th wheel and see if you find something that gives you the same fifteen feet of cargo space. Also keep the specs of your truck in mind. You might be pushing the limits of your truck's hitch with those tongue weights where a similar fifth wheel's pin weight would be OK.

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Hondo99
Explorer
Aug 13, 2023
I’d get unit with 2 AC units!
WEOUTHERE
Explorer
Jan 18, 2023
Well thanks for all that responded I can no thank enough! Thought I would get more input or responses like when you read those stupid " Ford vs Gm " threads but whatever thanks for you that did, I am headed to Bakersfield in the am for work and after up to stockton to pick up the FR ......
WEOUTHERE
Explorer
Jan 14, 2023
Hey DS yes that is the label from the FR....
dsrace
Explorer
Jan 13, 2023
if that is the label from the toyhauler then yes, that would seem correct. that is one of the better ones for ccc ! not sure i would travel far with 135 gal's of water in tow but you **** sure can in that unit.
WEOUTHERE
Explorer
Jan 12, 2023
Hey 360 these are the numbers from the FR...I tried looking the model up as well but there isnt a ton of info on them online so to be certain I had the owner send me the label from the trailer itself so I know for sure what the specs are.

These numbers seem correct to ya'll?
WEOUTHERE
Explorer
Jan 12, 2023

This should have the numbers...

Mod Edit: FB pictures often don't work here is a link that may work.
WEOUTHERE
Explorer
Jan 12, 2023
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This should be the image of the label with the info on the FR...
WEOUTHERE
Explorer
Jan 12, 2023
So 360 ill post the info from inside the trailer but the truck is a 15 LB DBL cab Duramax SRW and hit I will be using is a Propride3.

DS seller says there is no roof damage what so ever, just the ladder...

Thanks to both you guys for the help! I will get a pick of the label of weights ect on the FR and post it asap
dsrace
Explorer
Jan 12, 2023
WEOUTHERE wrote:
Yes Ds the ladder is bent but it is an 09 and cheaper the the WW with he same floor plan and two years newer and has almost double the payload so prob will end up with the FR...

Never know when looking at pictures. Based one your response, it seems like the better choice......as long as there is damage to the roof from what ever they struck. Or at the very least, more damage then your willing to fix. Beyond that, it sounds like the better choice based on ccc.
valhalla360
Navigator
Jan 12, 2023
Double check the cargo stats. I tried to pull up what appears to be the model (it's not listed) and it shows a 14000lb GVWR, so about 4600lb cargo capacity. Probably adequate but I would want to run it by a scale before purchase as add on items can eat up a fair amount.

Also, what is your hitch rated for? At 1400lb, I would expect a hitch weight of around 2000# give or take once loaded. It likely will be worse when running without the 2800lb car in the garage. Keep in mind the weight distribution of the car can make a big difference.

Probably doable but what's the full truck info. While payload is often a limiting factor, this might be an oddball where something else becomes the limit.

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