A Frame Toyhauler deck box

[handbuilder]

I havent made up my mind about this box. It takes up 4" too much (cant lay my dog crates flat) causing me to carry the extra crates in the truck bed, sorta defeating the purpose of using the toy deck to haul my equipment to the shows. Carey said it'll work fine & encourages me to try it out before I get another one. So I am repacking and shifting stuff to give it a whirl. Its a great box otherwise.

[gregory]

This may not be a solution, but is there a way to elevate the work box on legs or rack or stand of some kind? If the stand or rack was wide enough, maybe the dog crates would slip under the work box. Can Carey weld something up that wouldn't add too much weight to the front deck?

Deb

[handbuilder]

Deb, wow! Now that is something we hadnt considered! Thanks for the idea, it just might work!

[jmfpanzerman]

The toy deck campers are sweet, no doubt. Our A126 was perfect for us and the nice thing about it that we are able to roll it into the garage for storage during the winter months. I have a rubbermaid storage box with a lockable lid and is hindged. I've been toying with the idea of mounting it on the front to enclose the battery & propane tanks, just to make the front end neater looking. Thanks again for sharing the pictures though, nice job!!!

[thehamguy1]

Originally Posted by jmfpanzerman

The toy deck campers are sweet, no doubt. Our A126 was perfect for us and the nice thing about it that we are able to roll it into the garage for storage during the winter months. I have a rubbermaid storage box with a lockable lid and is hindged. I've been toying with the idea of mounting it on the front to enclose the battery & propane tanks, just to make the front end neater looking. Thanks again for sharing the pictures though, nice job!!!

If you do that, be sure to vent the storage box so battery fumes can't built up (or propane either, for that matter). Be sure to post photos if you do add a box; it could really spiff up the look of the unit and I'd have to copy you!

[handbuilder]

Here is what DH did to allow the dog crates to be carried on the deck. He took square tubing (with holes alread in the tube) and attached to the tool box, reinforcing the attached areas with large washers of some sort where they are bolted. He put a rubber stop at the end to prevent accidentally scratches or cuts. The holes in the tubing are great as the bungees fit in them. Additionally, he placed 'kick stop' at the base of the trailers diamond plate to prevent the crates from sliding into the front of the trailer. So the crates dont bump on the ramp rail or the trailer...yay! Works great for my needs & DH is happy to have kept me from dinging things up unnecessarily. Haha

[FarFromStock]

Very nice!!!!!

[gregory]

Perfect solution! Creative hubby and oh so handy.

Upright already and getting the crates off the side of the deck, you don't have to fight the jack.


Deb

[gt40]

Would it be more advantageous for me to put my Honda 4X4 ATV on the deck like yours or should I just put it in the truck bed. I would like to take the ATV with me if possible. If I put it in the truck bed I will lose a lot of storage space. If I put it in the truck bed I probably get the one in the picture.

Would the ATV make the tongue weight be to much if on the trailer rack?

PS: FarFromStock, if you don't mind letting us know how much did your A-Frame cost "without" all of your extras? I'm wondering the difference between the one in my picture and yours.

[ko777]

Originally Posted by gt40

Would the ATV make the tongue weight be to much if on the trailer rack?

What is your TV max tongue limit? Do the math 300+ATV weight, if less than ok.
I don't have your model A-Frame, can you remove and put back the top rails easily?

[gt40]

Originally Posted by ko777

What is your TV max tongue limit? Do the math 300+ATV weight, if less than ok.
I don't have your model A-Frame, can you remove and put back the top rails easily?

It would be a Flagstaff just like yours with a rear bed. Yours looks exactly like the schematic in the Flagstaff brochure with the same removable rails ( I think) and comes with two drive on attachments for an ATV.

My ATV weighs about 400 lbs.

Dealer just told me that the sale price would be $12,395 + $600 for the anti-sway stabilizer attached to keep it level and not pull down the back end of the truck.

[handbuilder]

The rails come off the TH easily. It uses a 2-5/16 ball. The gear deck holds 600 lbs. Tongue weight is 335 lbs unloaded.

[gt40]

Originally Posted by handbuilder

The rails come off the TH easily.

Ya that's the one I want. Unless something else comes up. I keep learning more and more. If I was in a hurry I would have bought the wrong one. This one looks exactly what I would like to have.

Thanks handbuilder.

[handbuilder]

Youre welcome! I love my A-Frame Toyhauler (pictured above with one rail off)...good luck in your purchase! I got mine for 12500 which included the screenroom and upgraded CO2 detector, upgraded furnace, 14" tire and an electric jack. (I had them remove electric jack & place manual jack for now)

[gt40]

Originally Posted by handbuilder

and an electric jack. (I had them remove electric jack & place manual jack for now)

Why????

Looks like you got a great deal hand builder. Hope you enjoy it for years to come.

[handbuilder]

At the time, I wasnt impressed with the electric jack it came with. Since I would be using this trailer alot on my own, I wanted to simplify any poss problems without my spouse with me. The electric jack just wasnt a 'must have' item for me & if I decide to ever use one in the future, it would be one of better quality than what was on it. For now, I dont mind the manual jack.

[08ramguy]

a little off topic but, any one run a portable generator in the back of there trucks.....any problems?....any tips?

[handbuilder]

I never have, I always take it off the bed and run it on the ground

[thehamguy1]

I think it would be much noisier running in the truck bed. All that metal would make a good sound box.

[gt40]

Originally Posted by handbuilder

The rails come off the TH easily. It uses a 2-5/16 ball. The gear deck holds 600 lbs. Tongue weight is 335 lbs unloaded.

How much weight on the tongue with a 400 lb. ATV loaded on the deck?? What will be necessary additions to pull level with my 4-door 2011 4X4 V6 automatic Tacoma??