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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 08:05 PM
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Enclosed trailer for two evo's??

whos done this? Can you get away with a 34' trailer?
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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 08:16 PM
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Pretty sure Mueller pulls that little trick off here





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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 05:12 AM
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thats a sweet setup
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 07:25 AM
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that is a nice looking setup for sure. im not a fan of stackers unless you have a toter home - which i dont. my gpa had one for years he used drag racing and we pulled it a couple hours away with a 350 and it (IMO) was too much for the truck.
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Meathooker
that is a nice looking setup for sure. im not a fan of stackers unless you have a toter home - which i dont. my gpa had one for years he used drag racing and we pulled it a couple hours away with a 350 and it (IMO) was too much for the truck.
A 350 as in a small block chevy 350ci engine, or a 1-ton light duty truck like an F350 or 3500?


I agree that 2 cars and a proper trailer (a long single level, or a short stack) would be too much for a 1/2-ton truck. But a 3/4 or 1-ton with a diesel would barely break a sweat towing it.
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 07:58 AM
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A 350 as in a small block chevy 350ci engine, or a 1-ton light duty truck like an F350 or 3500?


I agree that 2 cars and a proper trailer (a long single level, or a short stack) would be too much for a 1/2-ton truck. But a 3/4 or 1-ton with a diesel would barely break a sweat towing it.
f350 diesel long bed

his was a 34' stacker and it was scary going over 55 mph.

ive pulled my 30' with my ecoboost and it got it done but not nearly as stable as my power stoke. yes a 1/2 ton can do it but i wouldn't want to for long distances.
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 08:00 AM
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this is what his looked like. Just too much for a one ton
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 08:09 AM
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Yeah, a 34ft is a lot of trailer. That should be a 5th wheel hitch on a f450/4500 or bigger truck for sure. A short 20-24ft 2 car stacker I could see being fine behind a 250 or 350 truck.
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 11:34 AM
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Eh even at 24' the height would make a 3500 dance too much I think. My diesel 3/4 with 24' single level flat front dances a bit at 70. The added height and weight of the freghtliner's/toter's block all that from happening. Where's that graphic that shows the evolution of the racer setup's lol.
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 12:54 PM
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Eh even at 24' the height would make a 3500 dance too much I think. My diesel 3/4 with 24' single level flat front dances a bit at 70. The added height and weight of the freghtliner's/toter's block all that from happening. Where's that graphic that shows the evolution of the racer setup's lol.
Gotta put the wing on the roof of the truck...lol
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 04:32 PM
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Eh even at 24' the height would make a 3500 dance too much I think. My diesel 3/4 with 24' single level flat front dances a bit at 70. The added height and weight of the freghtliner's/toter's block all that from happening. Where's that graphic that shows the evolution of the racer setup's lol.
is your truck a short or long bed?

my 30' is a vnose and pulls great at 90. my dads 30' flat nose had some wobble until we put a equalizer on it.

if i get a new one it will be a flat nose - you loose too much floor space with a vnose.

did some looking today and it seems the 34' bumper pull is fairly uncommon and a good amount more $$ than a 32'. they'll fit in a 32' but it will be tight.
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 05:28 PM
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6.5ft bed, and even with an equalizer I still get a nervous jimmy. After towing for two days you learn to ignore it but once it's been 6 months you're like wtf lol. Dually is the way to go.
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Balrok
6.5ft bed, and even with an equalizer I still get a nervous jimmy. After towing for two days you learn to ignore it but once it's been 6 months you're like wtf lol. Dually is the way to go.
Move noticed much more stability with the long bed.

Have you confirmed the axles are square?

Duallys are amazing! I had an f450 and it was great. But it was horrible in snow even with 6 studded tires. And the gearing didn't like to go above 80 :/
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Old Oct 29, 2016 | 07:07 AM
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I hate the idea of having that much weight that high. And the additional drag too. Enclosed is nice but it comes with more expense.

You can get a 2 place open trailer brand new for $6k FYI
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Old Oct 29, 2016 | 09:38 AM
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Next trailer I buy will be enclosed. Can lock all my **** in the trailer and not have to worry about it. As opposed to having it in the bed of my truck.

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