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Finding a trailer hauler in Sacramento area
Hey RVers, I need to find someone to help transport a car club's trailer to our track events in NorCal. In a nutshell, the trailer (Wells Cargo, about 5K gross) periodically needs to be hauled to Laguna Seca, Sears Point, Thunderhill for track events, then hauled back at the end of the weekend. We also have other 1-day events in the region. We have about 4 big weekends per year, plus 4 smaller events. The trailer has been hauled behind larger SUV's with no problem, so a big dually isn't necessary. The trailer has good tires and brakes, and is professionally serviced. I do think it should be weighed, though so we know what we are dealing with. We can get that done on the way up I-5. I hope this is the appropriate forum. Any pointers on where to find someone, what the going rate is, etc. would be welcome. There may even be the chance to do ride-alongs with instructors on the track. Thanks!518Views0likes0CommentsRe: New Tow Rig Ordered!
Price-wise, you are doing great. Take a look at TrueCar just to confirm, but it looks very good. I love my 2012 Lariat FX4 PSD SB. I can drive it around town without a problem and park at the grocery store. A long bed would be much harder to get along with in town. The Nav system and Sync are awesome. I use them all the time. Sun roof only occasionally when it's cool and sunny. Could definitely live without it. The tailgate step is vital. I also put in a rubber bed mat, but not a bed liner. Wish I had the rapid cab heat. If considering an F450, check taxes and registration cost. I'm not sure if there is a big jump or not, but a friend mentioned it when he was looking. The only, and I mean only, complaint I have about my 2012 PSD is the puny stock fuel tank. I've been considering a 50 gal aftermarket tank by TransferFlow out of Chico, CA. When towing the boat to the coast, I have my fuel stops all figured out. However, with a new TT being delivered on Monday, I'm probably looking at a usable range of 200 miles. I won't be following the same known routes, as the goal is to explore the West. Also, diesel costs vary quite a bit in California, so I can fill up with cheaper fuel in inland areas, then make it back without buying the expensive stuff. I usually top off the DEF tank at a truck stop every few months. Filling it from jugs is kind of a pain. Not a big deal, though. Enjoy!174Views0likes0CommentsRe: Do you like towing?
mtofell1 wrote: Yep... I can absolutely tell you the difference between love and hate with an experience is having more tow vehicle than you need. The endless threads of people pushing the limits of their vehicles are not the ones enjoying it. In the end most get by but it's probably not too fun. Yep. I would be money ahead if I had bought a 2006 Ram 2500 with Cummins instead of a Ram 1500. They were blowing out Big Horns at $19K, with the 2500 being $29K. Those are still one of the best looking rigs on the road, and have really held their value. Ford finally got it right with the 6.7 PSD, but they ain't cheap. I like towing with it.405Views0likes0CommentsRe: rvparkreviews.com - favor couples?
I don't understand the need for swingsets and other "amenities" that can be found on any school playground. Camping is camping. It's all part of the adventure. To me, kid friendly means trails to hike, fires to start (in the fire pit, of course) streams to fish, lakes to kayak, tide pools to explore, and wildlife to view. We don't need a pool, turf, or organized activities. I leave developed parks to seniors and others who want things nice and tidy (and quiet).487Views0likes0CommentsRe: Do you like towing?
I guess the parts I don't like are: - Busted up California freeways and bridge approaches with mismatched grades that try to launch your rig into orbit. You can't go slow enough on a major freeway to avoid this. - People who take advantage of your courteous turn signal by rushing up alongside to get past. I saw a tour bus just move on over when some LA gal tried that. He did the right thing, as he could see a big speed mismatch ahead due to a merge. Backing and parking don't bother me, and I try to plan ahead on the gas stops so I don't get caught in a bind. Really considering the 50-gal aftermarket diesel tank for my F350 shortbed. Even I don't need to make THAT many pit stops. - People who get on the freeway, then freeze looking at the big truck in their rear view mirror. I try to move my hand to indicate pressing on the gas pedal, but I don't think that helps.267Views0likes0CommentsRe: TT VS 5 th w
Since it Never Rains in California (until it does), the outdoors is my living space. I really wanted a trailer with a huge window on the back, but they tend to run large, and I wondered why we wouldn't just be sitting outside anyway. I've noticed a distinct difference in RV preference between people who live in areas with more bad weather and bugs, vs. areas out West with reliable sun and few bugs. I don't plan to park on concrete pads surrounded by green grass.507Views0likes0CommentsDo you like towing?
We're picking up our new Snow River 245RKS next week. My only previous TT towing experience is with a rental hybrid trailer, and a rental tent trailer. I have a lot of towing experience with a pilot house fishing boat weighing about 7,500 # total. Being a rental, the hybrid didn't have a WDH and it wasn't really balanced well with my truck at the time, a 2006 Dodge 1500. Didn't brake well and was kind of a pain to tow, especially down CA SR 20 into Fort Bragg. I like towing my boat most of the time, although the surge brakes can be annoying and vertical changes in the pavement such as bridges can be jarring. The F-350 handles it, though, and I really don't miss towing with the Ram 1500. I can get in the groove and just cruise along at about 62 mph, except I-5 where the pavement is busted up and I watch the bouncy boat in the mirror give the torsion axles a workout. Curvy roads don't bother me too much, as long as they have enough radius and width. The small fuel tank on the F350 SB is in sync with my coffee drinking habit, so we stop every two hours, at least. At nearly 12' high and about as long as the TT, the boat has gotten me pretty well accustomed to turning wide and looking up. About the only thing I'm not looking forward to is traffic and SoCal drivers when we head that direction. Oh, and the Stockton area on I-5. The whole thing. People drive even worse there than LA. How about you? Anything that you dread, towing-wise? Do you get in the zone and rack up the miles?8.8KViews0likes47CommentsRe: TT VS 5 th w
I'm looking to visit beautiful places and enjoy nature and the outdoors with my family in sometimes less-than-perfect weather. I don't need to haul a miniature house around with me, although our new TT sure seems like one! Plus, the height of a 5er was a deal killer - too many low hanging branches in the wooded campgrounds that we like.507Views0likes0CommentsRe: First Post - Walked out on slimy dealer
OK, I really didn't want my first posts here to be a call-out of a dealer. I think the internet sleuths among us can figure it out pretty easily, as there aren't many Northwood dealers on the I-80 corridor in NorCal, especially ones that also carry Outdoors RV. If I had it to do all over again, I would have taken the advice of others above and asked the guy if he could stand behind the offered price, as that is what triggered our decision to buy right then and there while we lounged in the 246RKS. We were just totally in bliss checking out the various units and enjoying the process, then Wham-O! I kinda felt like a rube for not having my guard up, but most people in my line of work are friendly and cooperative and aren't looking to get over on you.369Views0likes0Comments
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