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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 08:33 AM
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I wanna see the new TT hanging off the back of your EX! .
Good luck with it, back when we were shopping for a new TT in '13 a Primetime Lacrosse was a close second to the Jayco that we ordered.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 10:09 AM
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I've never posted a pic of my trailer with the Ex....while not new, I love the set-up!
Here's my son kickin' it at one of our favorite camp spots. It's in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest...

 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 10:24 AM
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Nice, pic's of the inside?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Jd1a
Nice, pic's of the inside?
I'll see what I can dig up at home this evening...

One of the best things about it is that I designed the trailer so that it qualifies for permanent tags here in AZ!!!
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 01:35 PM
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Went to Tuscaloosa, Al this weekend. Daughter was attending the University of Alabama summer gymnastics program so we decided it was worth taking the camper down instead of paying for a hotel. I have to say, if you're ever in Tuscaloosa, Deerlick Creek is a really nice campground. Each site has a concrete pad for the camper, a large graveled area with a fire pit and charcoal grill, and a wooden deck with a table. The sites are much larger than I usually encounter at state parks. If you go the the River Bluff area, the decks overlook Holt Lake.
On the way back, on I-59, I came up behind what looked like a C class motor home pulling a large power boat. The boat was at least a 24 footer and looked like it was probably a cuddy cabin...heavy boat. As I started to pass it, I realized it was not a C class but a fifth wheel trailer. This camper was probably 30'-35' in length and had the high roof like all the newer fifth wheels do...decent size trailer. The surprising and scary part was that all this was being dragged up the interstate by a Chevy 1500 that was probably mid 90's vintage. The back tires were squatting noticeably and the rear bumper was pretty close to the pavement. I wasn't able to get a pic of this rig but I wish I could have...you almost have to see it to believe it.

Ready to head out from Chatsworth, Ga.


Site at Deerlick Creek viewed from the deck.


Getting the slides out at this particular site required some maneuvering.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by loganj01
Went to Tuscaloosa, Al this weekend. Daughter was attending the University of Alabama summer gymnastics program so we decided it was worth taking the camper down instead of paying for a hotel. I have to say, if you're ever in Tuscaloosa, Deerlick Creek is a really nice campground. Each site has a concrete pad for the camper, a large graveled area with a fire pit and charcoal grill, and a wooden deck with a table. The sites are much larger than I usually encounter at state parks. If you go the the River Bluff area, the decks overlook Holt Lake.
On the way back, on I-59, I came up behind what looked like a C class motor home pulling a large power boat. The boat was at least a 24 footer and looked like it was probably a cuddy cabin...heavy boat. As I started to pass it, I realized it was not a C class but a fifth wheel trailer. This camper was probably 30'-35' in length and had the high roof like all the newer fifth wheels do...decent size trailer. The surprising and scary part was that all this was being dragged up the interstate by a Chevy 1500 that was probably mid 90's vintage. The back tires were squatting noticeably and the rear bumper was pretty close to the pavement. I wasn't able to get a pic of this rig but I wish I could have...you almost have to see it to believe it.

Ready to head out from Chatsworth, Ga.


Site at Deerlick Creek viewed from the deck.


Getting the slides out at this particular site required some maneuvering.
Unreal what people will do.

Nice maneuvering job!
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by howardq99
I've never posted a pic of my trailer with the Ex....while not new, I love the set-up!
Here's my son kickin' it at one of our favorite camp spots. It's in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest...

Do you have A/C? I have a 24' car hauler, don't give me any ideas....
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 04:25 PM
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Do you have A/C? I have a 24' car hauler, don't give me any ideas....
No A/C, but I have the two rear vents prepped for it. We use it to haul around the motorcycles while camping and I don't want to camp anywhere if I'd need A/C so I've never felt the need to have a unit or two installed.

The platform I started with was a 24' car hauler with a 6' enclosed front wedge nose....I did not do the work though, I did the design and had the folks at ATC build it up for me.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 06:26 PM
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I've done a fair amount of camping around Alpine AZ, beautiful area!
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by howardq99
No A/C, but I have the two rear vents prepped for it. We use it to haul around the motorcycles while camping and I don't want to camp anywhere if I'd need A/C so I've never felt the need to have a unit or two installed.

The platform I started with was a 24' car hauler with a 6' enclosed front wedge nose....I did not do the work though, I did the design and had the folks at ATC build it up for me.
Built up my own cabinetry in the front of my 24' w/2' V nose enclosed trailer. Added a 30a electrical/battery charger panel, portable A/C, mini frig, microwave, stereo, tv, and a pair of hammock style beds that hang off the E tracks on the sides. Things are a little messy in the photo, and the winch goes in the large lower center compartment.

Haven't done an overnighter in it yet, trying to get the car finished before the show season is over.

 
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 07:48 AM
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Watkins Glen SP for a day, on our way home after a week in the Adirondacks.




 
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 08:02 AM
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Nice looking site Eric!


I just saw a X same color as mine drive past pulling a TT. Lucky sob's!

 
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 09:26 AM
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Nice pic Shelby
 
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 10:29 AM
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Nice pic Shelby
Thanks, not the best photo, there is still some work to be done. You can follow the progress of the interior upgrade by starting here: Car Trailers

Here is a nice photo for when I had things cleaned up to move the car, but its a little dark up front.

 
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 11:06 AM
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Thanks, not the best photo, there is still some work to be done. You can follow the progress of the interior upgrade by starting here: Car Trailers

Here is a nice photo for when I had things cleaned up to move the car, but its a little dark up front.

we had a very similar setup growing up for motocross and off road racing. 24ft encloses we finished out with cabinets across the front and screen doors front and rear. Not quite as nice as that one though!
 
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