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07-12-2007, 04:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
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Latest in 5th wheel tow rigs
For those of you looking for a different tow rig you might consider this as a cheaper alternative . NOT
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Brad
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Air forums # 1674
1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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07-12-2007, 04:23 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
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I think I have seen that one on I-85 before
Aaron
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....so many Airstreams....so little time...
WBCCI #XXXX AIR #2495
Why are we in this basket...and where are we going
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07-12-2007, 04:35 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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I'll bet that Reese never had that in mind for their hitch...
Interesting wood underpinings.
Dave
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07-12-2007, 04:47 PM
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1953 Flying Cloud
1953 21' Flying Cloud
West Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,034
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that thinking out of the box, regarding getting a new tv
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07-12-2007, 05:25 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
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A sharp turn must be really interesting. I wonder if that tailgate is rated for a 1400# tongue weight.
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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07-12-2007, 05:58 PM
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Classic 30
Sum Wear
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2005
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The 1/8 inch S hooks are ingenious. They should do the job holding that tailgate up. Somebody stop this guy before he kills someone!
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2500HD DMax............30' Classic
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07-12-2007, 07:28 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1993 30' Excella
1969 18' Caravel
Lovettsville
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 43
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Hey, at least he didn't chuck his receiver hitch - found a new use for it in the "ball-less" category...
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07-12-2007, 07:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wahoonc
I think I have seen that one on I-85 before
Aaron
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Aaron, I think this was spotted somewhere in Utah, so you should be safe in NC
Brad
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Air forums # 1674
1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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07-12-2007, 08:26 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,183
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You might be a redneck if....
this is your trailer and tow vehicle.
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07-12-2007, 08:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 27' Globetrotter
Saint Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,108
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... and the 2007 Darwin Award goes to ......
....... John Presley!
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BRN #20321 Air #4056
"Oooh - They have the Internet on computers now!" - Homer Simpson
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07-12-2007, 09:56 PM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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Taking The 5th
Utah Style...
and thats NOT in Alabama
He's hooked up and ready to fly!! It's amazing how the extra weight really smoothed out the ride in the truck. He did have to air up the rear tires a bit (around 160 psi)
He added some heavy-duty chain for extra support on the tailgate (note that he used the "Heavy-Duty 'S' hooks to attach the chain) He also paid-up for some BIG 5/16 sheetmetal screws to attach the frame to the tailgate. Yeah, he knows it's overkill, but he didn't want the possibility of having an accident.
Much of his time was spent on his front porch whittling down that MASSIVE 4x4 board to fit precisely into the ball mount receiver. Also note that he used a 14" piece of 1x4 to help 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 !!".
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07-12-2007, 11:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1992 34' Limited
Falls Church
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 945
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UN-beleiveable!
Simply UN-beleiveable... I am speechless for once.
wow
People really are stup*d as rocks sometimes.... IMO. Would LOVE to see the DOT guys and the ticket they would write up for this guy.
This has "FATALITY" written ALL over it. With luck it would only be the TV/Trailer combo.... but this looks so bad, for SO MANY reasons...
Wonder what the Ins. Co. would say about a claim with that rig?
Yikes!
Thanks for whomever found/ posted that one! Real eye-opener!
Axel
SilverToy
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07-13-2007, 03:37 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1986 Argosy
ocala
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 271
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Now where did I put that old owner's manual? I think it said I could tow 2,000 lbs,or was it 20,000. Well, the guys down at the plant said a Chevy s-10 Blazer with a v-6 will tow anything!But,next week I'am a gonna take them old fenders off so the new 454 with the blower will fit,and add air shocks to the back ta level it out a little bit.Should be a hoss when I get-r-done.
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07-13-2007, 03:53 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,616
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This has to be a hoax. I do not believe it is real for the following reasons.
- If that thing could even move, the front wheels would not have enough traction to steer.
- If it could get any speed at all the exhaust fumes would be sucked into the TV.
- The front of the trailer is inches away from the back of the TV. If the TV was to turn (see #1) the trailer would hit the TV.
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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07-13-2007, 04:06 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Greeeneville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2005
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In Agreement with Richard
Yes, the trailer would hit the tow vehicle if it were to turn. I think it's a big effort in creating a hoax.
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07-14-2007, 09:23 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1986 Argosy
ocala
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 271
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You never know ,I once saw a picture of a guy towing an Airstream with a bicycle !! Brian
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