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[LiefStevens]

Just bought a 12'x6' trailer to accommodate all my new speakers. I had a 5'x8' trailer and it was packed. My new trailer is much bigger. I'm wonder what other people do to keep everything organized and from shifting around.

[Bruce Weldy]

Build more speakers until it is a tight fit again. No shifting.

[LiefStevens]

LOL working on it... just let me get through wedding season and I'll be making more saw dust. I have a lot of stuff. PA and backline for a six piece band including edrums (in a huge case) and acoustic drums. Somehow I fit in all in a 5x8 trailer (barely). The nice thing was it was packed so tight there was no room for anything to shift. I have to back the trailer down a very steep hill to park in in the spot where it lives so I'm worried about stuff shifting around.

I'm looking at putting in a e-track system and some upper shelving.

[Lastcat]

Lief, what brand trailer did ya pickup? I just bought a new 6x12 a month ago, an Interstate. Side door, Ramp, LED's. Nice trailer, works good so far, don't have pics yet, but soon.

Inside they came with D-Ring's on the side walls and floor, just use those Ratchet Straps, you can find most anywhere. I have 4 T39's against the wall, storage containers in the middle, with 4 DR200's strapped to the top. Stay's put. I'll get pictures later and post em up here.

[LiefStevens]

It's a Pace that I got a good deal on used. Drop ramp and side door.

[Gregory East]

I've been looking for a trailer since I bought T48's etc etc. I have just about decided to buy a van instead. My little car can tow 1200 kg when it's braked but only 500kg unbraked, according to the towbar, maybe I'm paranoid but I don't like the idea of being pushed about by a trailer and I estimate the PA adds up over 400kg.

Braked trailers cost almost same as a half decent van, dunno why, it just seems to be that way.

If I buy a big trailer I have to store it, and tow it. I live on a hill.

I'd have to sell my car to afford the van.
A van uses a lot of fuel all the time, costs more to run in general.
I can fit enough rig in to do my band gigs with my small wagon, hire a trailer for big gigs and put the cost on the gig.

Anyone got any thoughts on that? I guess I should just bite the bullet and get a van but I like being a fuel miser in my wee wagon. Fuel is expensive here btw.

[Harley]

I'd have to sell my car to afford the van.
A van uses a lot of fuel all the time, costs more to run in general.
I can fit enough rig in to do my band gigs with my small wagon, hire a trailer for big gigs and put the cost on the gig.

Anyone got any thoughts on that?

Van's are light in the arse and can get you into all sorts of grief, especially where you live in the winter time. I ran vans for 12 years in my business - I hate the damned things. I'd be inclined to look for a 2000 to 2004 Mazda MPV 4 cylinder that you should be able to pick one up for about $NZ8,000 in good nick. Better still, get a diesel version.

You could look for a second hand braked tandem ( don't go single wheel for towing band gear! ) and they can be got for about $NZ3,000.00 if you hunt around.

Oh...and tint the windows on the MPV...

[Gregory East]

I take it you're a fan of the Madza Harley? Can't see one fitting multiple T48's and DR250's unless it's wider than it looks and got 4ft headroom?

I have done some serious milage in vans over the years, the Hiace is unbeatable but the handling took a turn for the worse when they shortened the wheelbase. We used to take dibs on the crusty trusty old vans when I drove ski shuttles. The boss's wife wrote off one of the new ones on black ice under some pines. Still a great vehicle. Can't say the same for a Bongo.

[Harley]

I take it you're a fan of the Madza Harley? Can't see one fitting multiple T48's and DR250's unless it's wider than it looks and got 4ft headroom?

I have done some serious milage in vans over the years, the Hiace is unbeatable but the handling took a turn for the worse when they shortened the wheelbase. We used to take dibs on the crusty trusty old vans when I drove ski shuttles. The boss's wife wrote off one of the new ones on black ice under some pines. Still a great vehicle. Can't say the same for a Bongo.

I'm a Toyota Camry fan actually. Yes, the Mazda may be a bit on the small side when I come to think of it. Our Drummer has one and we cram a whole pile of gear into that, but we've got T39s. I ran Hi-Aces and Nissan Cara-vans, all diesel.

[Lastcat]

I own a 94 GMC Safari and this 93 Astro. Both are AWD, great in the snow. V6 4.3liter, great for hauling, 5,000lb max. Haven't set this one up yet for hauling, need to get the hitch worked out, and wiring. But, its lots of fun. 6" lift.



Current gear hauler, 94 Astro.

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[Gregory East]

Real man's MPV! Shame about the V6.

[Israel]

Real man's MPV! Shame about the V6.

but it is a great V6 it was engineered from a small block 350cc (literally they removed two cylinders ) 20 years plus on the market proves its value and you can take the v6 out an put em in a v8 i have had 4 of them (and destroyed 3 shit happens) i currently have one AND I LOVE IT!!!

[Tom Smit]

a small block 350cc (literally they removed two cylinders )

He actually means 350ci