Enclosed trailers

I keep telling my wife what a nightmare it is!  She knows she is lucky to not have to make all the decisions that I have to. 

I have a '98 Dodge 5.9 cummins that gets 19 consistantly empty. When I pull my enclosed H&H 14 footer, and one Jeep, I get 14. If I pull a open 18 foot car trailer and Jeep, no difference I get 16-19. Depends on the wind. I definately notice a harder pull and side winds with the enclosed. The H&H weighs 2700 empty. Now, if I put my 3000 lb camper on the back, open 18 footer with a Jeep-------11-12 MPG.  I'm at the limit with this for maximum GVWR.  I do not want to pull a 20 footer enclosed. You with your gasser will beat the peewadins out of it going to Colo. with two Jeeps in it.  You need a bigger haul truck. The new trucks of today are awesome and run circles around me. They also get crappy mileage and the cost for them is well, not a possible item for me. I'd be looking for a good used one ton dually with a Cummins. They say 2006 or older. After that they changed things enough to be un reliable and quite costly to work on.  the power choke guys will jump in here and beat on me next. I do enjoy guys at the pumps whining about their Ford's mileage.  John

.... why I've even driven that ol' chevy over George Washington bridge During rush hour with Shadow on the back to drop her off to a friend in New Jersey

"Thread Revival" ....... I started this thread in October of 2013, looking for opinions on a trailer, much was offered, I also said I was in "No Hurry", This evening after work I pulled the trigger and ordered a 7x16 V/Slant front all aluminum trailer, Lightening brand by Forest River. I will not get it for a couple months but then again, I'm in no hurry!. Many thanks to all who offered opinions and advise!.

Lee

excellent Lee!  Keep us updated with pics when you get it.  IF I get all my jeep mods done over the winter, I will try to get back to my trailer thread as well.

Rick G wrote: ... IF I get all my jeep mods done over the winter, ....

How's this coming along?

well it's once again "Thread Revival" time

Last Wednesday I picked up my new trailer, a little over 5 months since I ordered it! It seems in todays world if you order most anything odd or different your in for a wait, mine is finally over, LOL.. So time is short now before the Black Hills Run that will be its maiden voyage, I was planning to have a toy hauler screen installed, and an awning before the trip but time will not allow that so for the most part I'll use it as is, and that's not a bad thing, just not what I wanted ... So this weekend I loaded up the 2A and went for a 15 mile drive to see how it all handles, and all went well, my truck seems to pull it fine and there was a stiff wind that did not seem to cause any issues. I am very happy with it!.. Here are a couple shots!..





Lee

nice!

 Tiny wants to be the first to spill HBR on the floor!   BW