Vehicles and trailers... hauling gear

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05' Tucson with an 05' Trailer..

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I have an 06 Tucson...Great vehicle. I can squeeze my gear in the back of it. The trailer though is the rig I need..........

I have an 06 Tucson...Great vehicle. I can squeeze my gear in the back of it. The trailer though is the rig I need..........

I'm fairly happy with my Tucson purchase.. I can get my wedding rig into the back of the Tucson.. 2x Mackie SRM450's, 1x SWA1501 Sub, 1 Mixercase, 2 Racks of Lights, 4x Ultimate Stands, 1 tub of cords, 1 tub of party stuff and a few minor things.. Its a tight fit but it saves a little on gas when a little travel is required.

I usually use the trailer for school dances (unless its a wedding that requires additional sound or a ceremony setup). The trailer is nice though.. just have to go to a few extra measures to protect some of the equipment..

Earlier this year, I was thinking about downsizing. So I put everything back in my old Grundorf cases. I was able to fit my entire sound system in my Focus. It was pretty nice getting 30MPG instead of 12MPG with my Jeep pulling the trailer.

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I have since decided that I want to bring more to the table, so it's all back in the monster Odyssey case. And back in my 5X8 trailer. I'll take some pics here pretty soon.

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Nice Super Duty Tyrone!!! 6.0L or 7.3L?

Jay.. Its funny that you posted those pics right after mine.. As i was uploading the pictures of the Tucson it made me think of the car I had before that.. It hauled my wedding rig just fine.. :)

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2003 Savanna 3/4 ton van and 14x7x7 v-nose WC trailer.

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Wow Mike! Nice trailer! Do you have a shot of it with your equipment inside?

Also if Jason (Galactic) has a chance to swing by the forum.. I really wanna see his method of transportation..

We're able to pack the system in a Chevy Astro cargo van. Been doing this for a few years now with no problems. That includes the full monty (if needed) and the big, honkin' 2-wheeler handtruck.

And it will pull anything you hook to it. Here's a picture of my 5th wheel on the gunflint trail...

I used to use the IH semi tractor, but it was so damn bumpy... The Ford is much nicer...

Oh, BTW... in the back of the trailer, there is an 8 X 10 garage with a ramp out the back. It will hold ALL of my gear... can you say "road trip"? I think I'll take it to Hawaii to see chuck.

Oh, BTW... in the back of the trailer, there is an 8 X 10 garage with a ramp out the back. It will hold ALL of my gear... can you say "road trip"? I think I'll take it to Hawaii to see chuck.


I think you're gonna need a big snorkel. :sqwink:

The reason I asked is that I work at a Ford dealer during the day. I know they have lots of problems with the 6.0L. Either you get a good one that never gives you any problems, or you're in the shop once a month :(.

BTW, if you ever need anything for that beast, let me know (I can hook you up pretty good :) )

Wow . . . and I thought I was gonna be cool with my Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 and rolling dressing room! :sqerr:

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I've always had Dodge vans (except two brief periods were I tried Ford vans) since 1985 until I bought this truck!

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Now I can get to and from the gig in just about any weather conditions!

Which can change any minute here in Colorado.

I simply just teleport to the event, its more cost effective. Beam me up scotty!

I simply just teleport to the event, its more cost effective. Beam me up scotty!

I've often thought about that, too . . .

Considering that I have the entire Star Trek movie collection on store-bought video tape and DVD! :sqembarrassed:

Plus . . . I have three entire Star Trek TV series on video tape (that I taped myself off of TV) . . .

Uh oh! . . . here comes the RIAA! :rofl:

Anyway, DJ's of the future will have it made . . .

Just leave their iPods hooked up to their mixer board and powered computer speakers (that will blow away anything huge that we have nowadaze), and just transport in with everything wired up! :sqcool:

Two seconds before show time! :sqrolleyes:

Of course, they'll probably still charge the 1985 equivalent of $250 per gig! :sqerr:

Can you imagine just leaving our systems always set up on the tables, all wired up and just transporting in?

No sweating . . . hauling and lugging up stairs . . . worrying about being jumped at 1:30 a.m.!

And not having to drive home in the after-bar-hours traffic on a Saturday night! :sqconfused:

John perhaps we will stay at home but send our holigram to the event site.

well you guys got me on this one, i don't own a truck or trailer, i do have a mini van that we use for small events and rentals but all my large shows i just rent, i have worked out a great deal were i pay $75 per day (flat rate) for a 16' cube truck, there always brand new, never breaks downs, they pay the ins. and i get to write it off.

but from time to time i do use my car, i can fit a small wedding package in here lol (my console in the front seat, 2 small speakers be hided me and a few lights and the laptop in the back)

i tried to find some pix of it but i can't so next time I'll take some more

well you guys got me on this one, i don't own a truck or trailer, i do have a mini van that we use for small events and rentals but all my large shows i just rent, i have worked out a great deal were i pay $75 per day (flat rate) for a 16' cube truck, there always brand new, never breaks downs, they pay the ins. and i get to write it off.
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Holy smokes! How many trips do you take with a 16' cube? We used to have a 16' cube for our small system, but the cube + trailer was too much work, and not enough space. We nearly fill the 53' semi trailer with the big DJ system, and are constantly pushed for space on production work! (leaving today for a conference; a/v for a fairly small conference is using up all the space!) Get yourself a semi!!

Plus . . . I have three entire Star Trek TV series on video tape (that I taped myself off of TV) . . .

Uh oh! . . . here comes the RIAA! :rofl:


BAD...BAD DJ:sqlaugh:

I have a 97 Plymouth Voyageur (326,000 KM/202,000 miles) . Its just an old pile of bolts but it keeps getting me where Im going

'04 Mercury Mountaineer, no trailer. The lease is up soon, and I'm looking at the Honda Pilot, Honda CR-V, and Ford Explorer.

Honda pilots are good SUVs, I actually have a 05 civic and have loved it ever since I got it

97' Ram 3/4 Mark 3 conversion (with electric bed in back)

Pace American 10 X 6 Motorcycle trailer....(ramp door essential!!!)

I used to have an Explorer which I used to haul my gear. Now I use my 06 Chevy HHR and sometimes use my 05 Grand Cherokee. The HHR is great on gas and everything fits nicely in it.

Here is a pic I took with my phone of the HHR.

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I used to have an Explorer which I used to haul my gear. Now I use my 06 Chevy HHR and sometimes use my 05 Grand Cherokee. The HHR is great on gas and everything fits nicely in it.

Here is a pic I took with my phone of the HHR.

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DJ Koz:

How do you like that HHR? I really like that "retro" look. Has it been pretty reliable (so far)?

We have considered one of these as our third vehicle to do our runnning around in, as our Taurus will probably go to our teenager next year.

Give us the Car and Driver review!

Thanks!

Kirby

DJ Koz:

How do you like that HHR? I really like that "retro" look. Has it been pretty reliable (so far)?

We have considered one of these as our third vehicle to do our runnning around in, as our Taurus will probably go to our teenager next year.

Give us the Car and Driver review!

Thanks!

Kirby

It's great. I have the 2.2. They also come with a 2.4. I drive a lot throughout the island so I needed something I can haul my equipment with and not waste a lot of gas. I was interested in the Tuscon but I was sold when I saw the HHR. The front passenger seat folds and there is a compartment in the back where the spare tire is to put a few things in.

Lee - take a look at the Hyundai Sante Fe or Tucson.....Price is right. Good fuel mileage. Great warranty. I have a Tucson, my buddy at work the Sante Fe...both great rigs...........

Thanks, I'll definitely have a look. Hopefully I'll be able to swing by the dealer this weekend.

'02 Tahoe and trailer...thx

B-52 and Dodge Ram . . .

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well you guys got me on this one, i don't own a truck or trailer, i do have a mini van that we use for small events and rentals but all my large shows i just rent, i have worked out a great deal were i pay $75 per day (flat rate) for a 16' cube truck, there always brand new, never breaks downs, they pay the ins. and i get to write it off.

but from time to time i do use my car, i can fit a small wedding package in here lol (my console in the front seat, 2 small speakers be hided me and a few lights and the laptop in the back)

i tried to find some pix of it but i can't so next time I'll take some more

Doesn't the idea of a 10 foot tall Ryder billboard make you feel a tad off? Realize it's a big investment for a vehicle - but isn't that part of the professional service? So you know you'll be ready to play ontime?

I've had problems where the the rental company just didn't have the truck when I needed it - even with 4 weeks notice.

'04 Mercury Mountaineer, no trailer. The lease is up soon, and I'm looking at the Honda Pilot, Honda CR-V, and Ford Explorer.

Doesn't the miles kill you with the lease?

but isn't that part of the professional service?
Renting. I believe many professional organizations practice that form of equipment acquisition and use.

Hell, I'm glad my clients don't buy a permanent in house dj.

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love the load locks and secure travel measures Cap and oh yeah all your decals and license plate.

OK Ed,

Regarding Caps trailer, what do you think is cooler, Cap's obvious attention and appreciation of organization and detail OR the 70's era prism tape lettering above the door? Groovy, huh?

I Knew it! Despite his embracing of contemporary Bose technology, I knew Capello had some old school running through his veins.

I bet somewhere in that trailer he's hiding and a pair of old Ampeg boxes (the giant 3 ton, widow maker model) or an old Mixman Disco mixer.:sqwink:

Took these three or four years ago . . .

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Even though the load has changed slightly, it basically fits in the same.

I don't always pull the tailgate off . . . usually only when I have my bigger speakers or if I have to climb in and out alot.

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Cap . . .

I like your Durango and trailer combo . . . especially the matching colors!

I really like that body style of the Durango (much better than the new look) and almost bought one instead of my current Dodge Ram.

Even though they have the same engine and towing capacity, I drove one home and backed it up to my camper and decided the camper was just too big (physically) for the Durango.

Our camper is an older model (1978 Coachman Cadet 24 1/2 foot) and weighs 4500 lbs., so it is a big heavy beast compared to todays ultra lite's (thats what they call them these days), so I felt that I needed a bigger footprint to pull it with.

John: 2002 Durango, 318 (4.7L) with full factory towing package (which also means a gas eating gear ratio). 15mpg city, 10mpg in tow. Ouch.

I've got the Magnum V8 (360 5.6 litre) . . . it's a gas hog too!

Seems to get 12 mpg, no matter what I'm hauling, pulling or driving on (city, highway or off road).

But I love my Dodge! :sqrolleyes:

Doesn't the miles kill you with the lease?

I've only put 30,000 on it and it's an '04. I don't normally need to drive very far and very much.

04 Excursion and 12' Haulmark with the ramp. Best rig I've had.

Here are some pictures of my truck packed and loaded. Fits like a glove!

Love those Mackies...thx

'00 Silverado 1500 LT + '03 5x8 Trailer. Not the best on mileage but always gets me where I need to be :) Looking back I probably should have gone 5x10 because it gets a little cramped in there. Oh well, it works great!

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isn't that the boat that crashed or topsided or something like that up at Lake George?

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In the next few days I will be getting a trailer........looks like I will be spending about $2,500....So I guess Nancy gets an afternoon @ Nordstroms.....Boy this DJ thing can get pretty expensive.....Will post when I get it.....

I'm able to fit everything in my '94 Saturn SC2 2-door. :sqeek: :sqerr: :sqbiggrin:

I love my Bose!

John: 2002 Durango, 318 (4.7L) with full factory towing package (which also means a gas eating gear ratio). 15mpg city, 10mpg in tow. Ouch.
Actually Cap the 318 is a 5.2L ;)

I've got the Magnum V8 (360 5.6 litre) . . . it's a gas hog too!

Seems to get 12 mpg, no matter what I'm hauling, pulling or driving on (city, highway or off road).

But I love my Dodge! :sqrolleyes:
Doc, the 360 is the 5.9L (5899 cc's) ;)

Used to have Mopars :sqbiggrin:

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What brand of trailer is that? Are those tie-down eyes I see on the walls? Where did you get those bars you have across the width holding in the gear?
I'm going to the local dealer Saturday to pick out trailer. Have looked at the Pace Americans online, they look nice. But I don't know much of anything about trailers, except I want to put it in my Garage, so it can't be any higher then my garage door. Other than that .... nothing

Where did you get those bars you have across the width holding in the gear?

This is the manufacturer (http://www.saveaload.com/) and I believe it is the "Heavy Duty Z Bar".

This is the manufacturer (http://www.saveaload.com/) and I believe it is the "Heavy Duty Z Bar".

Thanks Keith, didn't get out last weekend to look at trailers. Going tomorrow for sure...

I have one very full 2003 Chevy Astro Van AWD.
I had to put in extra leaf springs to handle the weight a bit better.

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We were out today running some errands and dropping off some "hazardous wastes" at an EPA sponsored site at the fairgrounds and we received a phone call from one of my neices while we were on our way to Menard's to get some paint.

She told us that some guy was selling a trailer and she thought we might be interested. We were less than a mile away from the the yard sale, so we thought we would go over there and take a look......

Talked to the guy that owned it and he had originally bought it for his grandson to haul band equipment. His grandson used it 3 times, then quit the band and decided that he would go to college. Grandpa has had it sitting for about a year and decided to get rid of it.

It's a 5X8 and carpeted on the inside. It's in extremely good condition inside and out.

He let it go for $1350.00, so we wrote a check and it's parked in the garage right now, just waiting to get new plates and added to our insurance.

Congrats Kirby.

Nice Kirby ;)

And the nice thing about this, is that I don't have to take those *&*%$#@ heavy seats out of the van for every gig, unload and then put those *&*^%$#@*! seats back in... :D

Kirby do you have a transmission & oil cooler on the minivan? I recommend the transmission cooler when you tow a trailer. Specially with FWD,

Kirby do you have a transmission & oil cooler on the minivan? I recommend the transmission cooler when you tow a trailer. Specially with FWD,


I have no idea! I'm not what you call "mechanically inclined"... :D

I would check with a reputable transmission shop. If you have one that's great. If not I would have them install one.

I would check with a reputable transmission shop. If you have one that's great. If not I would have them install one.

Are there such things? :D

Thanks, we'll be checking that out!

Kirby

This is the manufacturer (http://www.saveaload.com/) and I believe it is the "Heavy Duty Z Bar".


We just picked something similar (may not be as heavy duty) from the local "Harbor Freight Tools" store.

MFG: Haul-Master
Product: Adjustable Cargo Bar (48"-70")
Item Number: 43569
Sale Price: $6.99 (regular $11.99)

DJ_MN's trailer pictures:

YAY!!!


I know I can only give one thanks but..................


THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS (I think u all get the point...)

The work looks good. What locomotive will you use to pull that Caboose around?

Well so far....dads..chev!

I got a 98 Dodge Ram....So next year I will definitely be needing a "new truck!"


The unfortunate thing about the trailer is...."the paint job...real close...is runny in spots! Thank goodness most of my events will be at night! :sqbiggrin:

Nice!
2 LS 800's and 4 NX750's would make that one bad mobile party mobile.

Nice!
2 LS 800's and 4 NX750's would make that one bad mobile party mobile.

Well......thats why I have been asking what speakers will make that thing "rock!"

Currently I know my srm450s will work for tops....but now I need to find my bottom end!

As far as lights.....

I have decided on the setup....

One awning is 10ft.....

So

Intimidator 2.0 HTI Color changer Intimidator 2.0 Color Changer Inti 2.0



Second Awning will just be reversed....

Intimidator 2.0 Color changer Intimidator 2.0 Color Changer Itimi 2.0 HTI


I am going to put the HTIs on the ends...since the middles wont make that huge of a difference!

I already own two 2.0's....and they seem to be just as bright...if not brighter than the HTI's!


Yea...I am hoping to eventually have "one bad ass" outdoor party on wheels!

I also have 100 folding chairs, and 10 folding tables...and three outdoor tents...(like the last pic)...to enhance the Outdoor experience!!

I am going to love "rocking out in this thing"

I'm finally going to buy a trailer next week and have been learning as much as possible to make sure I get what I need for the long "haul". Here's what I've learned:

Nardini's Top 5 Trailer Traits

1. Suspension - With $40,000 worth of gear I needed to make sure I wasn't bouncing it down the highway every weekend. The upgrade to a torsion (independent) suspension will provide a smoother tow and ride for your gear. A spring suspension tends to bounce the whole trailer over bumps, torsion not so much.

2. Radial tires. Better than your typical trailer tires, smoother ride...more durable.

3. Interior mounted spare. For obvious reasons.

4. Length doesn't always mean tons heavier. I was set on buying a 6 X 10 trailer because the actual interior lenght was 10'4" which was long enought from my sticks of trussing just barely and wanted to keep the weight down. Found out that a 12' trailer only weighs 100 lbs more and only costs $150 more than the 10 footer.

5. Rear ramp door. I'm done picking up my gear. Everything is being put into a rolling case or strapped to a 4 wheel cart. I'm only 32, but my backs already feeling the stress of the job.

For the time being I'm towing this with a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The Honda dealer suggested adding a transmission AND power stearing cooler to make sure my van is protected. I called a big transmission place and asked them about addding a transmission cooler and he said in 20 years he's never done that and my vans stock cooling system should do the job fine? Still on the fence about that one. I may wait and fully load the trailer and see how the van responds. Most of my gigs will be 1/2 loaded.

Get the tranny cooler . . .

Your vehicle will thank you for it (and so will your wallet down the road).

That being said, I think that you might need a bigger vehicle to haul that big trailer with!

I don't believe that minivans are designed for pulling big, heavy trailers . . .

Definitely add the tranny cooler. They're about $100-$150 (plus installation) and available at pretty much any Car Quest, Auto Zone, Pep Boys, etc.

thanks for the advice on the coolers, I came to the same relization as I did more research. My van is actually at the dealer as we speak getting the whole tow package (transmission cooler, power stearing cooler, air duct re-router and hitch). The whole thing is costing me $1200, but it's being done at the dealer and is totally covered by all my warranty stuff. The van only has 9,000 miles on it so I have a long converage life.

I wish I had a big truck to tow with but in doing a lot of research I found that the Honda vans are rated the top van to tow with, and are rated up to 3500 towing with the complete tow package installed. I actually came across a Honda forum that talked about a large group of people towing large 4000lbs camping trailers through the mountains with no problems at all.

We live in KC but have family in Omaha NE and Northern Iowa so I'm planning to do a little marketing in both areas and get some paid visits back by working a wedding while were there. With a trailer towed by a minivan I'll be able to haul all my gear plus my wife and 4 kids no problem.

I'll post pics next week with my little van and big trailer :sqwink:

Tow ratings are not all they are cracked up to be.

It is not just about how much weight the vehicle can pull . . . but also the size of the trailer vs. the tow vehicle.

After my van got totalled in a rear ender and I was out shopping for a new vehicle I was thinking about getting a Dodge Durango.

While I was out test driving one I drove it home and backed it up to my camper.

As I stood there looking at the two of them I realized that, even though the Durnago was rated to tow it, it just was too small (physically) of a vehicle and I would not feel safe driving the combo.

I bought a full sized Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 instead, which I should add has the same engine and tow rating that the Durangos have.

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I see people pulling camper trailers up in the mountains all the time with small vehicles (minivans, Jeep Libertys, Dodge Durangos, etc.) that shouldn't be even attempting the haul with those smaller cars . . . especially in the mountains!

And, as you can guess, I've seen many of them flipped over in the median due to either inexperience in towing a trailer, too small of a tow vehicle, or both.

I would also suggest that you consider getting a tortion bar setup . . . this will help stabilize the tow and also helps keep the trailer from swaying.

However, if your minivan has a unibody (which it most likely has), the tortion bar setup may not work.

I guess I'll have to get by with what I can realisically afford right now. I just made a substantial investment in sound and lighting and this seems like a logical fix, plus even fully loaded I will only be pulling 2000lbs (much less than a camper or boat which other Odyssey owners claim to tow without a problem) which seems like a manageable amount. I did upgrade to the pro series trailer which is supposed to help with ease of tow. In a perfect world I'd have a big ol' Ford 350 or something towing this thing around, but since I will only use the trailer for my large gigs (about once a month) I think I'll be okay....only time will tell.

YouTube - Small Car Try To Pull Camper

I will only use the trailer for my large gigs (about once a month)

3 times a month now that you've upgraded to infinity and beyond.....

My brother in law had a Pontiac Montana that they put the tow package on and was pulling a pop up camper. They found out soon that the actual frame was cracking where the hitch was attached. Just be careful!! Check out your setup everytime you take it out.

Kris,
There's another thing, with front wheel drive vehicles you need to be a little bit more cautious while towing specially when the trailer is at full capacity. The upgrades that are being done are perfect but, you need to keep an eye on your transmission fluid looking pro debris or junk. From what I've seen FWD cars are not that durable when towing heavy trailers.

The 100,000 mile tune up interval is not realistic. With a relatively high compression engine (10.0:1) even if it's an aluminum engine I would recommend using Premium fuel, specially while towing, and remember to turn the overdrive off. If you don't the transmission will RIP sooner than expected.

Another disadvantage of FWD and using the wrong vehicle for the job :D:D:D
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Gosh, the lady sleeping in the front seat must be really fat!

Trailers are really nice to have for the larger set up's. I just think a cargo van is a safer way to go.
Good luck with the new trailer Knardini.

This is our trailer rig for jobs.

Ford F-350 Super Duty w/crew cab (big diesel) pulling a 20' double axle trailer.

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Selling my uncles trailer....


YouTube - 6 X 12 Cargo Trailer Torsion Suspension JF Productions

I use a 1997 Chevy G-3500 1 ton extended cargo van. 251, 211 miles. Drips a little but keeps on rolling.

I've been looking for this pic for a while and finally found it. This is how I get to the gig - 2003 Ford F150 (5.6 Litre V-8 with towing package) and a 5 x 13 foot low rider trailer. (after they were washed of course! :sqwink:)

please notice the "cool " plates...never had a problem with theft....alarms certainly help...as well as good friends in the neighborhood. I've received many calls for jobs from this advertising.....van also has hydraulic elevator and lost of room inside....