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Finally found the right toy hauler

HighSierra CJ

HighSierra CJ

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After two years of searching through dozens of different toy haulers, I finally found one that the scrambler fits in. It needs a little work, but the price was right. My challenge was I did not want a trailer over 33 feet long, but needed 15 feet of cargo room for the jeep. The trailer is a 2005 Thore Tahoe. Just thought I would share this in case anybody else is looking for a toy hauler to transport a scrambler.
 

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Looks like it fits like a glove!
For those of us who don’t know about this type of camper/ hauler, help us understand. So the tables and beds, etc fold up to the walls OR are the relocated to the front so there is room for the car/ truck/ jeep? Then all is set up at the destination spot?
 
In the rear of the trailer, there are two queen bunkbeds that lift up against the ceiling on an electric hoist. There is a couch/bed on the left that folds up against the wall. On the right there is a dining set/bed, that also folds up flat against the wall. There is a full kitchen near the front of jeep. Then further front up the stairs is a master bedroom/bathroom. Basically A fifth wheel with cargo storage
 
My question is usually a toy hauler is usually for motor cycles, quads and side X sides. So the ramp / gate is strong enough to support the loading of the scrambler ? The reason I ask is because I've gone to a few camper shows and ask that question and they tell me no. Not for a vehicle
 
I've driven up it a few times now, and the door seems like it's going to be fine. Very little flex, and the hinge is very beefy. I had planned on having to add supports to the door, but so far it doesn't seem like I'll have to. I will have to relocate the tie down points though.
I have 3 buddies who have been hauling their CJ seven's and a TJ in smaller toy haulers for the past 5-6 years and the ramps have held up great.
 
That's pretty amazing that it's able to support that much weight and not flex that much and the hinge is ok also. If you get a chance A couple of close up pictures of the door would be great. Thanks
 
my question would be around the weight all towards the rear, but with the fifth wheel and the CJ8 engine forward, probably balances well... if you backed the scrambler in, I think that would throw some more weight towards the rear... just the engineer in me looking for perfect balance/symmetry.

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I think you definitely want to pull the jeep in engine forward. The front tires of the jeep end up a few inches foreword of the front axle of the trailer. The trailer pulls really well, I haven't experienced any wip or swerving.

Dry weight on the trailer is 8200lbs. If I remember right, the Scrambler is around 4300lbs. "I weighted it about 10 years ago". I'm thinking total weight will come in at 15-16000 lbs
 
Belizeit said:
Yeah looks like a nice rig. Is your Dodge a 1 ton diesel ? Got any idea what the weight is at the back of the truck ?
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It's a 2500. 3/4 ton diesel. Plenty of suspension/ power for this trailer. No idea on the weight though.
 
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