Unintended consequences or one thing always leads to another.Silly little story I wanted to share.
When I first started this project, I really wanted an enclosed trailer to keep the Rampage out of the elements. Last year Charles put his 20' V-nose trailer up for sale and I bought it. Thanks again Charles!
On the agreed Saturday morning, I drive 2 1/2 hours out to his house to get the trailer with my 2006 V-6 Tacoma:
I get to Charles' house, do the transaction and hook the trailer up to my Tacoma. We say our goodbyes and I jump in the truck. Man, I was so pumped up at finally getting a super nice rig and then I had a MAJOR Oh Subaru moment. Let's see....The Tacoma is 6' wide and the trailer is 8 1/2' wide and I do not have towing mirrors. I literally cannot see Subaru behind me. I knew it was going to be a miserable ride home and it was. Luckily no one passed me blowing the horn, flashing lights or flipping me off so I guess I did not run anyone off the road although someone might still be in a ditch (LOL).
So now the task was.....I need to spend more money on something to tow this trailer with as the Tacoma was not going to cut it.
I was looking for a Suburban / Excursion when I stumbled on this at a really good price with low miles.
2008 Ram, 5.7L HEMI, Towing Package, etc.
I just got Mopar towing mirrors last week and will be installing them over the Christmas Holidays.
As I said, silly little story.
Thanks for listening,
Gregg