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50%PITTS · 03-13-2009, 01:36 PM

haha i have a 3/4 ton extended length Chevy Conversion Van with a queen size bed in the back... it also folds up into a 3 person seat. fold that down into the bed and my 40% Staudacher fits in there just fine with plenty of extra room for my 4 other nitro planes and if i pack it just right i have been able to fit my 50% pitts special in there after removing the stab.

buzm · 03-13-2009, 01:55 PM

GOOD LUCK

50%PITTS · 03-13-2009, 01:59 PM

haha buzm i really dont see many other people towing their plane behind their vehicle like that... lmao i would be afraid someone would rear end me. or hit a pot hole and break a prop haha

Hector · 03-13-2009, 02:01 PM

Hahahaha, nice Idea Never thought of that. Towing my compy down the Highway.

Any way I have a 2005 Durango and I can fit my Compy 260 3M with room to spare.

rc4flying · 03-13-2009, 02:09 PM

I have a 1500 Chevy Express Van.
Easily hauls 2-40% planes plus every thing I need to go to Nall. EZ-Up and all. Take middle seats out and never had a rear seat installed during conversion.

zzw26n · 03-13-2009, 04:02 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by rc4flying
	I have a 1500 Chevy Express Van. Easily hauls 2-40% planes plus every thing I need to go to Nall. EZ-Up and all. Take middle seats out and never had a rear seat installed during conversion.

That's riding in Style.

BOSSIER_ROB · 03-13-2009, 08:11 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by buzm
	GOOD LUCK

It would be easier to make a dummy believe you if your v-nose trailer wasn't in the pics in the background. lol

RC DAN · 03-13-2009, 10:52 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by BOSSIER_ROB
	It would be easier to make a dummy believe you if your v-nose trailer wasn't in the pics in the background. lol

Trailer is the way to go; it is there when you need it and not there when you don't. Also mine is a 12 foot long by 6 foot wide and 6 1/2 feet tall trailer thatr holds four 40% or larger planes with a fold down rear door. The best thing is that when you go to a flying meet my double decker system inside the trailler that holds the planes becomes double decker bunk beds for snoozing with the big birds keeping them safe at night at the event; ah I can smell that fuel now!!!!!!

Dan

BOSSIER_ROB · 03-13-2009, 11:23 PM

Yeah, nothing says safe like huffing gas in your sleep. lol. I wish I could afford a bigger truck to pull a bigger trailer. Some of the rigs I've seen are great for doubling as a travel trailer with full baths, kitchen, bunks. One day

ben_beyer · 03-13-2009, 11:34 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by buzm
	GOOD LUCK

Hey buzm, can your truck handle that in overdrive or do you have to put it into tow/haul mode?

flatspinjim · 03-13-2009, 11:38 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by ben_beyer
	Hey buzm, can your truck handle that in overdrive or do you have to put it into tow/haul mode?

Make sure you get it on video when you back it out of the driveway!

harrys · 03-14-2009, 02:10 AM

we need more pics.......................

1bwana1 · 03-14-2009, 02:39 AM

I think the new record for packing planes should go to Josh (BoneDoc). He has been temporarily assigned from Texas to San Diego. For the drive out here, he fit his 89" Slick, three other planes, all flight accessories, his wife, his two kids, his Mom and Dad, (that's six people!) and all of their worldly possessions needed for a three month stay, in a small mini van. I can't believe he did it. This has to be a new record.

Josh, post a picture if you have one!

whidbey1 · 03-14-2009, 09:52 AM

Hi
I used to have a gutted out pop up camper, and the first thing I pulled it with was a ford escort, it worked great for me at the time.

Good Luck

Bill

MEwert · 04-01-2009, 01:54 AM

I have a 2003 Yukon XL that pulls my 10'Wells Cargo trailer. When the planes come out to fly, I sleep and cook in the trailer. I have my air mattress and bag on the floor. Coleman stove and ice chest up front. Has worked great for the last 15 years. However, the older I get, the more I need a bigger travel trailer. Crummy pic attached.

03-13-2009, 01:36 PM	#16
50%PITTS Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: United States, NY, Canton Age: 27 Posts: 243	Re: How do you transport your big ships haha i have a 3/4 ton extended length Chevy Conversion Van with a queen size bed in the back... it also folds up into a 3 person seat. fold that down into the bed and my 40% Staudacher fits in there just fine with plenty of extra room for my 4 other nitro planes and if i pack it just right i have been able to fit my 50% pitts special in there after removing the stab. __________________ Staudachers ROCK!!

03-13-2009, 01:55 PM	#17
buzm Doo It! Doo It! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LAFAYETTE LA.USA Posts: 86	Re: How do you transport your big ships GOOD LUCK Attached Thumbnails 106.4 KB · Views: 118 104.7 KB · Views: 68 118.3 KB · Views: 50 __________________

03-13-2009, 01:59 PM	#18
50%PITTS Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: United States, NY, Canton Age: 27 Posts: 243	Re: How do you transport your big ships haha buzm i really dont see many other people towing their plane behind their vehicle like that... lmao i would be afraid someone would rear end me. or hit a pot hole and break a prop haha __________________ Staudachers ROCK!!

03-13-2009, 02:01 PM	#19
Hector 3D Aerobatics Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Caguas, Puerto Rico, USA Age: 35 Posts: 708	Re: How do you transport your big ships Hahahaha, nice Idea Never thought of that. Towing my compy down the Highway. Any way I have a 2005 Durango and I can fit my Compy 260 3M with room to spare. __________________ Sponsor by my Wallet. Criticized by My Wife!!

03-13-2009, 02:09 PM	#20
rc4flying Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hermitage, Pa Age: 57 Posts: 2,603	Re: How do you transport your big ships I have a 1500 Chevy Express Van. Easily hauls 2-40% planes plus every thing I need to go to Nall. EZ-Up and all. Take middle seats out and never had a rear seat installed during conversion. Attached Thumbnails 100.3 KB · Views: 43 90.7 KB · Views: 34 107.2 KB · Views: 42 99.0 KB · Views: 52 __________________ rc4flying Papa Stek Joe *Team Futaba* Desert Aircraft Carden Aircraft "Fly them hard, but fly them safe"

03-13-2009, 11:23 PM	#24
BOSSIER_ROB TEAM 3DHS Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Age: 36 Posts: 4,860	Re: How do you transport your big ships Yeah, nothing says safe like huffing gas in your sleep. lol. I wish I could afford a bigger truck to pull a bigger trailer. Some of the rigs I've seen are great for doubling as a travel trailer with full baths, kitchen, bunks. One day __________________

03-14-2009, 02:10 AM	#27
harrys Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: planet earth Posts: 804	Re: How do you transport your big ships we need more pics....................... __________________ sunstarweb.com http://www.fcmodelers.com http://www.builtbywalt.net/ The right way is "Think of only those things that you really want" What you think is what u r...

03-14-2009, 02:39 AM	#28
1bwana1 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: La Jolla, CA USA Posts: 2,663 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: How do you transport your big ships I think the new record for packing planes should go to Josh (BoneDoc). He has been temporarily assigned from Texas to San Diego. For the drive out here, he fit his 89" Slick, three other planes, all flight accessories, his wife, his two kids, his Mom and Dad, (that's six people!) and all of their worldly possessions needed for a three month stay, in a small mini van. I can't believe he did it. This has to be a new record. Josh, post a picture if you have one!

03-14-2009, 09:52 AM	#29
whidbey1 Uber Contributer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Statesville, nc Age: 50 Posts: 165	Re: How do you transport your big ships Hi I used to have a gutted out pop up camper, and the first thing I pulled it with was a ford escort, it worked great for me at the time. Good Luck Bill

04-01-2009, 01:54 AM	#30
MEwert Relax, have a Cub Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: College Place, WA...USA Posts: 15	Re: How do you transport your big ships I have a 2003 Yukon XL that pulls my 10'Wells Cargo trailer. When the planes come out to fly, I sleep and cook in the trailer. I have my air mattress and bag on the floor. Coleman stove and ice chest up front. Has worked great for the last 15 years. However, the older I get, the more I need a bigger travel trailer. Crummy pic attached.

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