White Rhino Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Wellsite Camping Setup (With Pics!!) Man, I just got a sweet deal on a fifth-wheel trailer!! This thing is saweet!! It has all the amenities that a person could want and more. The guy I bought it from said I should get a one-ton pick-up truck to pull it, but I knew better than that. I did some precision modifications to my truck and it pulls it great!! I admit that it took some time, but from the attached pictures you will be able to see that it was well worth the effort!! Hooked up and ready to fly!! It really smooths out the ride in the truck. I did have to air up the rear tires a bit (around 160 psi) I added some heavy-duty chain for extra support on the tailgate (note that I used the "Sever-Duty 'S' hooks to attach the chain) I also paid-up for some BIG 5/16 sheetmetal screws to attach the frame to the tailgate. Yeah, I know it's overkill, but I don't want to have any accidents. Much of my time was spent on the front porch whittling down that MASSIVE 4x4 board to fit precisely into the ball mount receiver. Also note that I used a 14" chunk of 1x4 to 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!! Quote
vegas style Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 and there will be little to no wear on the front tires sweet setup let us know when you are taking it out i will video it for you! Quote
wingnut Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Thats the kinda sh*t you see in good ole Hendertucky!!!!! Quote
dinicolady Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 (edited) I got that in an e-mail the other day at work and was gonna post it up on here, somewhere, but ran out of time. I knew DDR peeps could appreciate the fabrication on that one!! Just add some airbags and that puppy will be ready to roll!! Edited April 27, 2007 by dinicolady Quote
dinicolady Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Thats the kinda sh*t you see in good ole Hendertucky!!!!! Did ya notice the license plate?? Utah, Hendertucky, same smell. Quote
Warrior07 Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Did ya notice the license plate?? Utah, Hendertucky, same smell. hey i almost have the same set up but i need chains on my tailgate like that ,paul were did you get those. Quote
offroadracer Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 WTF? thats some scary sh*t right there Quote
Vegas FX400 Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 i like the block of wood supporting the tailgate. Quote
sandseeker Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Nice to see you finnally upgraded from the weekend warrior. I like the toy parking area on the roof behind the bedroom your rhino and 450 will look great parked on the roof Quote
dreamrr Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 What's up with all the crazy creations lately? Quote
White Rhino Posted April 27, 2007 Author Posted April 27, 2007 Nice to see you finnally upgraded from the weekend warrior. I like the toy parking area on the roof behind the bedroom your rhino and 450 will look great parked on the roof Yeap saw this beauty, and traded the weekend warrior straight across. I also threw in the '06 F250 for the blazer. I just knew I could widdle that 4x4 to fit that hitch and hell that tailgate is made of metal so its just like a truck bed so why not??? plus as you say I can park the rhino on the roof with some straps... Just a little :fro: engineering Now I just need that CD (well 8 track the new rig doesnt have that new fangled stuff) with that song Naa Naa Neer Ner Ner Ner Neer Nah Neer...... Naa Naa Neer Ner Ner Ner Neer Nah Neer...... :dance: Quote
Danielle Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 I hope you used alot of bleach and roach spray in that. Between the car and the trailer that is nasty.But I bet you got a GREAT price on the DMV registration and that just makes it all worth it. Quote
sand chick Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 I am Soo loving that! Makes our tow set up look GREAT! :dance: Quote
White Rhino Posted April 27, 2007 Author Posted April 27, 2007 Jodi I knew you'd dig it! Your phone ring for sure goes with this set up huh.... Quote
White Rhino Posted April 27, 2007 Author Posted April 27, 2007 hey i almost have the same set up but i need chains on my tailgate like that ,paul were did you get those. Got a whole bucket of the stuff, kept snapping the darn things.... WEIRD Quote
sand chick Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Jodi I knew you'd dig it! Your phone ring for sure goes with this set up huh.... YEP!! :dance: The best thing about that ring is the looks you get from other people And then they usually scurry away if they don't know me! Quote
desertskyz Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 I sold it to him. It's was a good rig for my family fer years. Shoot! Little Susy was born in there. Aunt Mommy and Uncle Daddy are both very happy. Rick Jimmy and Bobby Sue Bobby had here weddin' there also. Quote
90+ PLUS Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 you can do a wheelie all the way to the dunes haha Quote
Grimace Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 Now that is THE set up!!!! :chkn: Wow!!! :no_no: Quote
SandBox_Kid Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 McGyver has nothing on you!! :no_no: :chkn: Quote
MCGYVER Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 McGyver has nothing on you!! :no_no: :chkn: Who's Mcgyver ? That there is the shizzle. That looks finer than a new set a snow tires DANG ! GRAND MASTER FAB !!!!!!! I got nothin on this ! Whole nother level right there. Quote
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