Divemobile RIP 1996-2005

[The Kraken]

Brian,
Get a 2" hitch to go on your vehicle and one of those expanded metal rack/trays that slips into it.
They're great for hauling tanks, gear bags, etc.

They make a nice place to sit while gearing up, also.

the K

 

[Mitten Diver]

Brian,
Get a 2" hitch to go on your vehicle and one of those expanded metal rack/trays that slips into it.
They're great for hauling tanks, gear bags, etc.

They make a nice place to sit while gearing up, also.

the K

Brian,

Get the 2" hitch, but forget the metal rack. Stop by my house and we can hook-up to my dive trailer, all enclosed, great for hauling gear and makes a nice place to sit while gearing up. I haul it with the old Grand Prix so you should have no trouble at all. Last I remember it hauled 5 divers all their dive gear and about 8 additional sets of luggage that were required for 2 people. One of the divers was you so everyone can understand exactly how much dive gear that encompasses.

 

[dbg40]

Went with a 2500 Dodge quad cab with the Cummins diesel, 21 mpg at 70 mph and you can't even tell when a 4000 lb boat is hooked to it! It pulls the boat,carries 4 divers, kayaks, and a mess of gear.

 

[Notso_Ken]

What I have in mind will be able to do that and get 28 mpg (expressway) loaded to the gills.
I think that most people will be pleasantly suprised.

My MINI carries the stuff I need, and gets well over 30 mpg on the hiway.


Ken

 

[The Kraken]

dgb40 - I HATE YOU !!!

the K

 

[diverbrian]

Brian,

Get the 2" hitch, but forget the metal rack. Stop by my house and we can hook-up to my dive trailer, all enclosed, great for hauling gear and makes a nice place to sit while gearing up. I haul it with the old Grand Prix so you should have no trouble at all. Last I remember it hauled 5 divers all their dive gear and about 8 additional sets of luggage that were required for 2 people. One of the divers was you so everyone can understand exactly how much dive gear that encompasses.

Moi... carry a bunch of gear?

Let's see for an extended trip...

Two sets of doubles
Drysuit
One 300 cu. ft. bottle of He
Two stage bottles
Two dive bags with multiple masks, fins, gloves, etc.
Save-dive-kit in a large tackle box
Laptop Computer for cutting tables and downloading photos

Oh... I haven't packed luggage yet!

I know what you mean. I doubt that I will get the hitch right away unless the dealer is feeling generous and throws it in. I don't want to pay the manufacturer's MSRP for these types of items when I can get them after market on my own time.

As well, my trailer hauling skills are severely lacking. Never ask me to back up a trailer. That may change in time with practice. I don't know. A trailer is in my future but I doubt that it is this year. The new vehicle will use up most of my disposable income. I don't even think that I will be buying any dive gear this spring. But, that will make up for the rebreather in the next couple of years.

You are definitely correct about the generous cargo capacity of said trailer. Don't forget about all of the signatures that it holds.

 

[hnladue]

My hitch, bought from dealer and installed, was only $500. Yours should be about the same.

 

[Ber Rabbit]

As well, my trailer hauling skills are severely lacking. Never ask me to back up a trailer. That may change in time with practice. I don't know.

Brian my dear, some of us simply don't have what I like to refer to as the "trailer backing gene." My husband gets our boat backed into the water to the point where I just have to roll back about 3 feet to get the boat to float so he can take it off the trailer. I invariably jacknife the thing during that 3 foot roll even if I don't do anything with the steering wheel, Bruce has no clue how I manage that because he has the truck and trailer lined up perfectly straight for me.
Ber :lilbunny:

 

[ItsBruce]

When you refer to "Bruce," I assume you don't mean me. I lack the trailer-backing gene. Perhaps that's why I keep my boat in a slip and pay the slip fee each month.

At least someone who shares the name has the gene.

 

[Ber Rabbit]

When you refer to "Bruce," I assume you don't mean me. I lack the trailer-backing gene. Perhaps that's why I keep my boat in a slip and pay the slip fee each month.

At least someone who shares the name has the gene.

Bruce is my hubby Actually he's sickeningly good at trailer backing--GRRRRR! He's tried and tried to teach me and he's incredibly patient but he would probably have more success if he tried teaching the dog to back the trailer judging by the look she gives me when I try LOL! I'm just glad we aren't one of those couples you see fighting at the dock--I think trailer backing and boat loading have caused more than their share of divorces!
Ber :lilbunny: