Your towing rigs and trailers

[4570Man]

I haven’t weighed it. I’d say that’s pretty close.

 

[4570Man]

I sold my Bigtex trailer that I was using a borrowed truck to pull and bought this setup instead. I lost $200 on the trailer after owning it 2 years and using it quite a bit so theres to the just rent it crowd. I may end up trading this off for a little nicer model but it’s a way better setup for what I needed. I’d really like a Volvo truck with a 400 hp diesel. I think air brakes would be better too.

 

[Garandman]

Added a 2” ball to the back of the ballast box. Very handy.

 

[Hersheyfarm]

 

[two_bit_score]

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Nice Diamond C trailer! What length is it?

 

[Hersheyfarm]

Thanks, 19+5.

 

[Garandman]

New to me hauler plus tow vehicle: 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 118" wheelbase rated for 5,000 lbs. Has a 2.7L 5 cylinder turbodiesel. They were sold as Dodges (and Freightliner) until 2008 but 2006 was the last year of the T1N model. It does not have the DPF or DEF systems of newer diesels and has legendary durability.

Just took it out of the body shop with a few minor items left, so I can get the mechanical maintenance done and start hauling. DGC Auto Body (Medford, MA) did a great job.

Before: the right rear quarter was smooshed, rusty rocker panels, 15" steel wheels, and a partially-removed Dodge grille.

After:

New grille and headlights. Still haven't decided about the "316 CDI" badge.

 

[two_bit_score]

Nice! Good to have a body shop that is dependable and does good work!

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Nice! Good to have a body shop that is dependable and does good work!

For sure! I do not know what I would do without our body shop.

 

[3930dave]

You're brave Gman..... posting a picture of a pre-emissions diesel with a clean body AND the plate is visible ! Hope you have good theft coverage !



Once you're used to the space in a van, it's hard to be happy with less. Nice choice :thumbsup:.

Rgds, D.