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03-17-2019, 09:01 AM
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Has anyone considered this option instead of buying a TH?
I was thinking, why not sell my pick up truck (2018 Ram) keep my travel trailer (20' Micro Minnie) and buy a Sprinter/MB van. I could haul the quad/golf cart in the tow vehicle and still have the same basic benefits of a stand alone TH.
Anyone done this or am I missing something with this ?
My current set up along with the toys I want to haul (one or the other, haven't decided yet)
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03-17-2019, 09:50 AM
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How wide is the quad,,,the golf cart?
Between wheel wheels......128cm (50")
Between side walls...........152cm (60")
Tradition TH....toys stored INSIDE while using tow vehicle to run errands etc
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03-17-2019, 11:33 AM
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You're talking about losing a few bucks by swapping a couple late model vehicles ...... a 2018 Ram for a new Sprinter,
and, ... generally speaking, the lower end tow capacity of the truck is approximately the higher end tow capacity of the sprinter.
What am I missing ?
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03-17-2019, 11:48 AM
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Junior Member
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So, fitting inside is a consideration, but they fit in a pick up so i assume they will fit in a Sprinter.
I never considered there would be a difference in towing capacity. Good to know. Glad i bought the Minnie for it's light weight, only 3800 #'s from the factory dry...
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03-17-2019, 01:08 PM
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A dry Minnie 'at 3800' is probably closer to 4000+ .... but then add your water, soda, food, tools, dogs, ... and I'm not going to look up the towing capacity of a Sprinter, but I bet your wet Minnie is now at 5500, and that might be over the limit of the van.
In my last toyhauler I had 100+ gallon water tank and 25 gallon gas tank, and THEN I started packing the interior.
Heavy is easy to get to.
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03-17-2019, 04:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FatDog
A dry Minnie 'at 3800' is probably closer to 4000+ .... but then add your water, soda, food, tools, dogs, ... and I'm not going to look up the towing capacity of a Sprinter, but I bet your wet Minnie is now at 5500, and that might be over the limit of the van.
In my last toyhauler I had 100+ gallon water tank and 25 gallon gas tank, and THEN I started packing the interior.
Heavy is easy to get to.
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A Sprinter can tow up to 7500#, properly equipped...
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03-17-2019, 05:19 PM
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Location: Muskoka Ontario Canada
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Most likely you would have to disconnect the trailer to get your toy out of the van. This may or may not be a big issue. If you were only staying for a short period, it would be more convenient to just drop the rear gate on a toy hauler.
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03-17-2019, 06:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by winniman
Most likely you would have to disconnect the trailer to get your toy out of the van. This may or may not be a big issue. If you were only staying for a short period, it would be more convenient to just drop the rear gate on a toy hauler.
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That wouldn't be an issue but thanks anyways. Just noticed your from Muskoka. Small world, that's where I live too. Huntsville to be exact
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03-18-2019, 03:38 PM
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I too live in Huntsville. Very small world.
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03-26-2019, 03:42 PM
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I love my Diamondback truck bed cover for hauling my Quad. Very well made, works like a dream. I don't golf so I can't speak to putting a golf cart up there.
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03-26-2019, 04:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Off Road
I love my Diamondback truck bed cover for hauling my Quad. Very well made, works like a dream. I don't golf so I can't speak to putting a golf cart up there.
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You don't have to golf to own a golf cart. They are like a quad, just more grass and campground friendly.
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03-26-2019, 06:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Off Road
I love my Diamondback truck bed cover for hauling my Quad. Very well made, works like a dream. I don't golf so I can't speak to putting a golf cart up there.
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The Diamondback cover would be a great solution and I'm seriously considering it.
The downside is cost, they are only sold direct by the mfg, and I'm here is Canada. With freight and exchange I'd be looking at almost 3K...YIKES!!!
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03-26-2019, 09:13 PM
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Probably cheaper than selling your new pickup, taking a depreciation hit and then buying a new van. I have been very impressed with the Diamondback quality.
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03-26-2019, 10:46 PM
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It kind of seems backwards to me. If you are willing to drive a sprinter van, I think a class B with living quarters while towing a utility trailer makes more sense. Or upgrading to a bigger toy hauler. But I would much rather drive a pickup than a van so take my opinion for what it’s worth.
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