Vanishing Point Road Trip • 2 • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **Eddie** » 21 Jan 2009 15:42

Like this one---used seems to be in nice shape,, 7195.00

by **Eddie** » 21 Jan 2009 15:47

more pics of it.

by **dave-r** » 21 Jan 2009 16:23

Nice trailer that Eddie.

It's better than the old horsebox me and two mates used to camp in one weekend when i was young and stupid. And didn't mind smelling of horse shit. :lol:

by **drewcrane** » 21 Jan 2009 19:33

ok big rig , nice ed, i hope it has a winch,cause pushing sucks,but im sure you have checked that out, that is a good price, looks to be in good shape,looks like the vp challenger tour is a go!

by **Eddie** » 21 Jan 2009 21:34

That was 2 minute google search! I'm sure I can find one like it locally, I think it's going to be my only choice. I cant seem to find any for rent or lease. But we have some time before the good weather and they;ll pop up :lol:

by **Eddie** » 22 Jan 2009 1:01

But, do me a favor Dave. I want to ask my loan officer at my Bank I deal with if I can qualify for a loan of 7500.00 approx. to buy the trailer, before you commit yourself financially to this trip. I'm not getting 'cold feet' I just want this trip to include the R/T, both mine and Drew's! (having to spend the entire week with me here would be 'boring',, sure we can drive the Challenger everyday here but.....) :lol:

by **Jon** » 22 Jan 2009 1:43

Can't you just drive them Challengers here?

Don't you guys have A/C?

by **drewcrane** » 22 Jan 2009 3:04

brother , i have no a/c and 3;91 gears, i can possibly get a trailor or change gears, the weather that time of year is actually kind of mild,70s to mid 80s, here but in the desert its a different story, but we will makt it work one way or another,we have enough people to make it work :thumbsup:

by **Jon** » 22 Jan 2009 4:49

I have the 3:23's in so no problem there. I was hoping to meet up with you guys somewhere around Goldfield but without A/C, at that time of year, it might be a push for me. :oops:

by **dave-r** » 22 Jan 2009 8:38

airfuelEddie wrote:I want to ask my loan officer at my Bank I deal with if I can qualify for a loan of 7500.00 approx. to buy the trailer, before you commit yourself financially to this trip.

Let me know ASAP Eddie because there are only 4 seats left on the flight I want. :shock:

by **Eddie** » 22 Jan 2009 11:34

I meet with the banker on Mon. Jan 26 but I AM planning on doing this Dave. It shouldnt be a problem, didnt mean to scare you! :lol:

by **Eddie** » 22 Jan 2009 11:52

dave-r wrote:
airfuelEddie wrote:I want to ask my loan officer at my Bank I deal with if I can qualify for a loan of 7500.00 approx. to buy the trailer, before you commit yourself financially to this trip.

Let me know ASAP Eddie because there are only 4 seats left on the flight I want.

I meet my Banker Mon. it shoudlnt be a problem Dave. Didnt mean to freak you out! :lol:

by **Eddie** » 22 Jan 2009 11:59

Worst case scenario. My neighbor across the street has an open trailer, Barc,(Fal308) has graciously offered his open car hauler, I 'cleared' that month with school, so short of dyin, it's gonna happen one way or another!!! :lol:

(We can wrap the R/T up like a condom! ) :lol:

by **drewcrane** » 22 Jan 2009 12:08

get the flight dave we will make it happen one way or another :thumbsup:

by **dave-r** » 22 Jan 2009 12:11

OK OK!

I will book the bloody tickets tonight then. :lol:

by **Eddie** » 22 Jan 2009 12:12

So Drew, what can Dave & I 'expect' when we pull into to Denver that time of year? Better get that barbecue ready, I'm sure Dave's like me, I can eat my own weight in Bar-B-Que Pork Chops! :thumbsup:

by **Eddie** » 22 Jan 2009 12:13

dave-r wrote:OK OK!

I will book the bloody tickets tonight then.

Excellent! :thumbsup:

by **ianandjess** » 22 Jan 2009 12:42

dont forget to take heaps of pics so those of us who are less fortunate can see what you lucky buggers get up to
cheers ian

by **dave-r** » 22 Jan 2009 13:13

airfuelEddie wrote:I can eat my own weight in Bar-B-Que Pork Chops!

I like the ribs myself. I love the ribs I get from Costco! :nod:

by **fal308** » 22 Jan 2009 14:58

Eddie, keep a watch on Craigslist also. You can also place a wanted on Craigslist.
Here's what comes up on my local (St Louis) Craigslist when I use "enclosed trailer"- http://stlouis.craigslist.org/search/ss ... %20trailer
This is what comes up using "gooseneck trailer enclosed" http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/990595713.html
You might also try some farm auctions
Or go to Bob Glidden's shop and borrow one :s024:

by **fal308** » 22 Jan 2009 15:19

Eddie
When looking for a fifth wheel or gooseneck, make sure the trailer has two jacks. A trailer with one jack won't be as stable when loading and unloading. For the size trailer you're looking for, make sure to check the axle ratings also. Some smaller gn or 5th wheels have only 3000 or 3500 lb axles. If I was going to get a gn or 5th wheel trailer, it would have to have 7500 lb or so axles. With brakes on each axle (though my 18' deck trailer has two 3500 lb axles with brakes on one axle) But I don't envision myself pulling more than 9000-10,000 gross trailer weight with this trailer.

by **dave-r** » 22 Jan 2009 15:54

So any thoughts about where to stay in San Francisco before heading back?

by **drewcrane** » 22 Jan 2009 16:14

ok i have a wood smoker, and i have been known to serve the best bbq turkey,ham,and yes my favoriteribs,i prefer the babyback, but what ever kind of ribs, just let me know , and i will look at costco, as well as other places, i have a special (secret) brine i got from a got from mexico,it is awesome, so yes the bbq will be going no matter what the weather,as far as san fran we do have to look at some places , when i get time today i will try to look :s017:

by **drewcrane** » 22 Jan 2009 16:17

Denver that time of year,this town is a football town in case you didnt know and that will be one of the things going on, also i have a coupla buddies that have shops, one guy i call challenger ranch he has alot of e bodies as well as other mopars, this will be fun and there will be plenty of stuff do,it wont be boring i can reassure you of that :thumbsup:

by **dave-r** » 22 Jan 2009 16:33

I was looking forward to this anyway but I am REALLY looking forward to this now. :mrgreen:

by **Eddie** » 22 Jan 2009 18:45

dave-r wrote:I was looking forward to this anyway but I am REALLY looking forward to this now.

ME TOO!!!Thanks for the advice Barc, I've been checking the Trader&Wheels and Deals also, I didnt realize there were so many trailers for sale! Ian, I'll let Dave handle the pics and video, I bought a 12GB Canon digi-cam with 5 min. of video storage+Zoom Lens. Plus my back up digi-cam I bought from Tawain Terry's Adult Bookstore and Farm Equipment Implements. I suck at pic taking as you guys are well aware of, but yes Ian we will HAVE to document this for when we get older and cant remember without pics and video. My Bank Appt. is Mon. Morn. I cant wait!! :lol:

by **Eddie** » 22 Jan 2009 19:58

I love when a plan solidifies!

by **dave-r** » 22 Jan 2009 21:05

My tickets are booked Eddie. So I am coming ready or not. :lol:

I have to change at Detroit Wayne County but if I don't miss the connection or get strip searched then I will arrive at Indianapolis International at 14:42 Saturday 26th September.

That will be 11 hours total time on this trip already. :s008:

Going home I leave at 14:50 Monday 5th October.

by **drewcrane** » 22 Jan 2009 22:06

SWEET!

by **Eddie** » 23 Jan 2009 0:43

Cool!

Betty even fixed up the spare bedroom for you today!