01-19-2016, 03:38 PM
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Another reason to get a trailer! 
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02-08-2016, 04:56 AM
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Just for laughs...
Got a bed, booze, a flatscreen (with a remote!) and probably a coffee maker.
What else could a man need? Curtains? Overrated!
Good that the scooter has a large battery... right?
In all honesty this COULD be the perfect solution for someone.
Just nobody I know.
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02-08-2016, 09:53 AM
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That does not look long enough for an adult bed. Also, unless the television swings out, someone outside would have a better view.
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02-08-2016, 10:02 AM
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It's like modern houses. They're designed for checking off as many "feature" boxes as possible, not for usefulness.
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02-17-2016, 09:20 AM
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trailering!
Had a 2004 Kia Rio M/T with hitch, sometimes the trailer and load were bigger than the car. It was funny looking but very practical. Never hurt a clutch or axle. It's impressive what you can do with a small car if you don't mind a little abuse.
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03-27-2016, 03:33 AM
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From reddit\imgur:
Ghetto camper - Imgur
So far, nobody knows anything about it, although someone mentioned a neighbor having a similar trailer. Why would you cut off the wagon behind the front seat? I guess the front doors were damaged, and that is still long enough. I slept in the back of my Forester a few times, although I think I needed to move the seats forward. I guess that it makes sense. Okay, say you pick up this salvage SUV: https://erepairables.com/salvage-car...class-15373013
Well, no, maybe not that one. There are probably enough good parts that you could sell individually for a good amount, but still...
How about this one? https://erepairables.com/salvage-car...unner-15338671
Chop off the engine compartment, sell everything that is still good, install a bed, and what would you need to drive that could pull such a heavy trailer?! |
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03-27-2016, 12:22 PM
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Might be to keep the tongue weight down. A truck or large SUV can usually handle 1000+lbs of tongue weight; most car hitches are rated for 100-300lbs. Having the axle in about the middle of what's left of the car would help keep it balanced and keep the tongue weight down. |
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03-27-2016, 05:54 PM
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03-27-2016, 10:42 PM
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