The trailer is fully self-contained. Range, microwave, fridge, twin kitchen sink, TV, stereo inside and out, toilet, separate shower, vanity, lots of cabinet space, full RV hookups for campgrounds, 140 gal fresh water tank, ducted A/C and heat (central), 18' awning, outside hot/cold shower. The dinette in the front room converts to a full size bed and rear cargo compartment converts to a bedroom with a queen size bed that folds down after unloading. Goes around 7000lbs with three bikes, gear and a full water tank. We have stayed in campgrounds for weeks at a time, and can dry camp for three days or so on the water tank and generator. It's great for the races.
Loaded it is right at the Taco's rated max, but it has towed it fine for many miles without even a hiccup. Obviously, she ain't no rocket ship draggin' this thing.
A weight-distributing hitch is mandatory with the 750lb tongue weight, especially considering the Taco's extra soft rear suspension and lack of travel. Toy haulers are usually heavy-tongued, partly just by design; possibly intentional to avoid being tongue-light when the cargo is loaded in the rear. Anti-sway control doesn't hurt either, considering how the trailer dwarfs the truck. Need to remember mirror extentions too, to be able to see around the 8' 6" width - barely. I usually don't use OD when pulling it, but can use it in a pinch. The truck will pull it faster than it needs to, but fuel economy suffers. 65 to 70 mph, OD off seems to be the sweet spot. It does a great job down here in the flat and even does ok in the hills with a well-mannered throttle foot, but I plan to get a full size truck for trips to the mountains. I am sure the Taco would be able to do the job, but it would be working a little too hard for me.
very nice bronc3. What brand is that, Campmaster? I almost went that route, but I didn't think I would camp out that much to justify the extra cost, and I wanted enough room for at least 4 busas, and all the tools and equipment to be able to service members bikes who rode in to an event, and to repair a busa if it went down or had some other problem. I also wanted the ability to haul a race car. The toy haulers are sure nice though, and I struggled with the decision for almost a year before buying the 8.5 ' X 20' race trailer.
Don't worry, I'll be back up there to contaminate your precious mountains soon. Can I use your front yard for a dump station? It's all biodegradable you know.
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