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07-12-2015, 02:44 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Eugene
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2014
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What do you make of this rig?
Well, it doesn't get much more fun than this! All I can come up with for an explanation, if I had been able to speak with the owner, is....."By gum, I wanted to do this set-up just the way I wanted to do it, and no one, and I mean no one, was going to stop me!". Ha!
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07-12-2015, 02:52 PM
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Rivet Master 
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,343
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It's going downhill, very fast.
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2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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07-12-2015, 02:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,070
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2004 Excursion 4x4
1991 34 ft. Excella +220,000 miles, new laminated flooring, new upholstery, new 3200 lbs axles
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07-12-2015, 03:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,343
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Now that I look more closely, it's going uphill!
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2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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07-12-2015, 04:18 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Eugene
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 446
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Too funny!
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Originally Posted by Wayne&Sam
Now that I look more closely, it's going uphill!
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Too funny! I tried for fifteen minutes to rotate the photo (taken on an iPhone) and couldn't, even after searching the forum for advice. Figured the rig photo was worth posting even if the photo was rotated.
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07-13-2015, 10:25 AM
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Rivet Master
1996 34' Excella
Elberta
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 837
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Is this for real, or just a good Photoshop job?
Larry
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07-13-2015, 10:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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It is a relatively short 3 axle house trailer.
The car carrier seems to be part of the trailer frame.
That car probably weighs less than the amount of house trailer that would be there.
What's the point? I don't get it.
I couldn't rotate the picture on my PC.
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07-13-2015, 10:41 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Lynnwood
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 311
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This is the kind of thing a retired millwright would fabricate from the ground up. I'll bet he's got a machine shop for a bedroom. LOL This guy is definitely a redneck.
The ramp probably raises and lowers and retracts when not in use. The third axle was probably added for greater stability.
Tom
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07-13-2015, 11:09 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2012 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Laguna Niguel
, California
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 23
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This looks like a catastrophe just waiting to happen.
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07-13-2015, 11:45 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2004 34' Classic S/O
Riverside
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 21
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Don't give my husband (a retired millwright!) and ideas...
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07-13-2015, 12:50 PM
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New Member
2014 Interstate Ext. Coach
Wall Twp.
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 2
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Here's a clearer view of this rig.
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07-13-2015, 12:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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There is probably nothing unsafe or structurally wrong. Looks like the car carrier is tied into the trailer frame really well. I just don't see the point, though.
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
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2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
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07-13-2015, 12:56 PM
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NOAZRK
2004 34' Classic S/O
Currently Looking...
Kutztown
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 194
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If anyone ever rear ends this rig, look out it's curtains for them.
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07-13-2015, 01:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,343
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And we worry about bike racks......
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07-13-2015, 01:17 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 27' Classic FB
Coppell
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 32
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The TT box is attached to one long heavy frame, and the 3 axels are near the end of the trailer box, just ahead of the car. Obviously not the original frame for the TT. Not pretty, but probably safe to tow. However, I would not want to be in front or behind this guy.
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07-13-2015, 01:24 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1958 22' Caravanner
Plattsmouth
, Nebraska
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 166
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Not only stupid but illegal " Any object extending 4 feet or more (some states 3 feet) behind the rear of any vehicle must be appropriately marked (Red flagged) ......." True in CA and AL and most every other state. The condition as shown is why semi trailers have rear bumpers or drop down guards in back, as mandated by the DOT, to prevent a car from driving under the rear end.
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07-14-2015, 12:13 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 30' Classic
Sherwood
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 479
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The point is that the truck can tow the 5th wheel but not the car in addition so he carries the car. It would make more sense if it was a boat!
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07-14-2015, 01:13 AM
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,210
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Two words: toy hauler. 
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07-14-2015, 02:26 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Oregon
, Ohio
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 491
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Do the brake lights on the car work when he applies the truck brakes. If they don't then he has more than a 5' overhang and no warning flags. I wonder what state police have to say about this setup. 
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07-14-2015, 11:32 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 30' Classic
Sherwood
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 479
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rocinante
Two words: toy hauler. |
Box it in, put lights on it and there is the toy hauler with a ridicules amount of overhang. Wonder what his TW is?!
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2015 Classic 30A, Blue OX Sway Pro, 2016 F350 4x4 Ultimate Lariat crew cab SRW, LWB, 6.7 PSD, 20" wheels, Ingot Silver Metallic, DiamondBack tonneau cover, TrailFX wheel-to-wheel step bars.
Sold: 2014 25FB International Serenity
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