Armed Eye Doc Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Here is the maiden voyage of the mobile castle. We just went to an RV park at a lake about an hour away and only stayed one night. It was an easy set up and everything worked well as far as I could tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Very cool Doc 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Doc Ron.....so when you're in the "doghouse" this is where you will be? Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmackc Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) On 1/26/2019 at 5:38 PM, ARTrooper said: nice looking camper. would be great for hunting and fishing trips. I usually like to rough it a bit more when actually camping. lol That roughing crap was okay when We were young folks with four kids but us older folks like to have a roof over head, a gas stove and a fridge, not to mention a queen bed and a indoor bathroom. Besides it keeps me and wife together, along with our guard dog. Edited May 5, 2019 by mrmackc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 hour ago, washguy said: Doc Ron.....so when you're in the "doghouse" this is where you will be? Wash Lol Thankfully, we have enough space in the house if that ever happened. But it would be a comfy place to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 hour ago, mrmackc said: That roughing crap was okay when We were young folks with four kids but us older folks like to have a roof over head, a gas stove and a fridge, not to mention a queen bed and a indoor bathroom. Besides it keeps me and wife together, along with our guard dog. My wife said she was done with tents at 50. That is why we have rented a trailer for the last 2 fall shoots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 I must agree, tenting is out of the picture. Riding a motorcycle doesn't allow for much I the way of pulling your shitter or shower behind you....at least not when the wife is riding along with. Hotels are a much better option then! Have fun with the camper!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTrooper Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Yeah i still got to keep my youngens interested in the outdoors. Will be tents for me for many years to come. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belt Fed Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Very nice, looks like it has plenty of room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 That is a great little trailer. The fact you can haul it around with the FJ is awesome. You need a lot more road trips in your future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted May 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 2 hours ago, DNP said: That is a great little trailer. The fact you can haul it around with the FJ is awesome. You need a lot more road trips in your future. It works great. We will need to test the capacity of the tanks. The ones we had rented lasted about 3 days of not overly careful use. The FJ will pull it but I'm not sure we want to pull it across country like that. The FJ used 12.6 gallons of gas to go 118 miles and that was fairly flat roads going 60 mph max. It only holds about 18 gallons. I'm not sure we would always make it between gas stations on I-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 That Raptor has a bigger tank Doc. Just sayin..😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belt Fed Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Just get a Cummins and be done with it.🤩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 You need a Ford Super duty . I work where they build them. Trailers like that no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 12 hours ago, Armed Eye Doc said: It works great. We will need to test the capacity of the tanks. The ones we had rented lasted about 3 days of not overly careful use. The FJ will pull it but I'm not sure we want to pull it across country like that. The FJ used 12.6 gallons of gas to go 118 miles and that was fairly flat roads going 60 mph max. It only holds about 18 gallons. I'm not sure we would always make it between gas stations on I-10. That’s not terrible milage, but you can probably do a little better. My diesel gets around 9mpg when pulling at 65. Drop to 55 and I get about 11.5mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 I'm 6~8mpg in the Fat Dodge gasser, pulling the trailer, when it's got some weight on it. If it's light (damn near empty trailer) is still down to 11~12mpg on flat roads. Any grades change that drastically. I try to tow at 65mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) My gun budget just got cut too.... https://www.forestriverinc.com/rvs/destination-trailers/cedar-creek-cottage/40CL/4037 that at auction I spent a bunch of money at just cost me one of these. We’re even now....right? I’m sure she’ll never bring it up again. Edited May 16, 2019 by DNP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 ohh your fooked you wanted that as much if not more. thats pimp status. 👍😎 hahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 It’ll make it a lot easier to stay at the property. I’ll be living in that thing for the next couple years. You've seen my toy box...we’ve been living in it every weekend for a while now. It is not comfortable at all. This will be better, just money I didn’t want to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 as long as the family is comfortable ..the range is next .. priorities brother your doinig it right! the plan is coming ahead nicely.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 On 5/6/2019 at 4:36 AM, bubbas4570 said: I must agree, tenting is out of the picture. Riding a motorcycle doesn't allow for much I the way of pulling your shitter or shower behind you....at least not when the wife is riding along with. Hotels are a much better option then! I solved THAT problem with this; A hotel room with the Harley IN the back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 14 hours ago, 392heminut said: I solved THAT problem with this; A hotel room with the Harley IN the back! I tried to convince my better half to go that route a few years back. Told her we should sell the house, buy the toy hauler, and turn nomadic......she wasn't too much in favor of that for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belt Fed Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 On 5/15/2019 at 11:32 PM, DNP said: My gun budget just got cut too.... https://www.forestriverinc.com/rvs/destination-trailers/cedar-creek-cottage/40CL/4037 that at auction I spent a bunch of money at just cost me one of these. We’re even now....right? I’m sure she’ll never bring it up again. 16 hours ago, 392heminut said: I solved THAT problem with this; A hotel room with the Harley IN the back! You could put a fence up, plant some bushes and call it home, nice ones.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Mine will be home for a year or two while we build. Soooooo much better than the 20’ toy box we have on the property right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted May 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 1 hour ago, DNP said: Mine will be home for a year or two while we build. Soooooo much better than the 20’ toy box we have on the property right now. So, the kids in the little one and you and the Mrs. get the big one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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