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12-03-2012, 06:26 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
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Original travel trailer
I think it's a Conestoga. Too bad they didn't have fiberglass back then.
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12-03-2012, 07:17 AM
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And now the ensuing argument. Does it require a full 4 horse team to pull it , or could one get by with two mules?
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12-03-2012, 07:38 AM
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Trailer: Trillium 4500
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With the cast iron stove mounted up front that is a lot of weight. I hesitate to say tongue weight as that appears to not be an issue. Also those tires look like they could hold up under most conditions, might need balancing. Might have to seal it a bit if you live in the PNW though.
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12-03-2012, 08:04 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita Spirit Deluxe 17 ft Hybrid
Posts: 158
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It's a Sheepherder's Wagon. Similar design to a gypsy wagon. There are some good examples at the wagon museum in Cardston, Alberta.
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12-03-2012, 11:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas G.
Does it require a full 4 horse team to pull it , or could one get by with two mules?
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Have you ever seen a mule with the full factory heavy duty tow package? I didn't think so......
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12-03-2012, 12:04 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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I wonder if it has "ez lube" axles?
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12-03-2012, 12:14 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bob Ruggles
Trailer: 2015 Escape
Michigan
Posts: 1,537
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The problem with whatever tow equipment you use, you have to fuel them even when not towing and you have to shovel up the exhaust in some places. Anybody know the cargo capacity?
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12-03-2012, 12:24 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Ron
Trailer: Trillium 13 ft (green grape)
Ontario
Posts: 442
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I think it will hold all of what you own, at least it did in those days.
Giddy-up and go slow !
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12-03-2012, 12:55 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Cardinal (Restoring)
Posts: 245
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Would make a great back yard/mother-in-law abode.
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12-03-2012, 03:22 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RRIZZO
Would make a great back yard/mother-in-law abode.
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LOL! As is or tidied up a bit?
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12-03-2012, 04:37 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Den
Trailer: Burro Wide Body 17
Missouri
Posts: 25
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What do you know, the original Burro was a tow vehicle.
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12-03-2012, 09:15 PM
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Moderator
Trailer: Fiber Stream 1978 / Honda Odyssey LX 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrew Gibbens
Have you ever seen a mule with the full factory heavy duty tow package? I didn't think so......
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I think you had to buy that after-market...
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12-03-2012, 09:17 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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An original sticky that didn't last one round trip!
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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12-03-2012, 09:20 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1977 TM14 Surfside / 2007 Toyota Tundra V8 2wd
Posts: 289
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
An original sticky that didn't last one round trip!
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12-03-2012, 09:32 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
Posts: 2,050
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
An original sticky that didn't last one round trip!
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Well, the roads weren't the best, services were few and far between, cell service was awful, jeez what do you expect. LOL!!!
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12-03-2012, 10:01 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 2012 Escape 19
Oklahoma
Posts: 6,020
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They probably had a lot of sway. The tugs were probably old swaybacks, that is. At least they needed no gas!
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12-04-2012, 01:54 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
Posts: 6,926
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Magee
They probably had a lot of sway. The tugs were probably old swaybacks, that is. At least they needed no gas!
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No, in fact they probably produced gas.
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12-04-2012, 03:32 PM
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Senior Member
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Yeah, but they did have greaseless balls.
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12-04-2012, 03:42 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Cyndi
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 5th Wheel/2019 Toyota Tundra
Iowa
Posts: 1,105
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Male mules have no need for either.
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