Toterhomes

Dyno · 03-27-2012, 07:09 PM

With the trend of more racers towing with toterhomes, there has to be alot of knowledgable people out there. I am interested in what to look for, what brands have had a good or bad record, sticks vs. auto, mileage, or any other constuctive help I should look for. I am looking in the used, not new market. With the cost of new crewcabs so high, a good used toter becomes more of a deal. You can also call at 763-227-3366 or dyno5583@aol.com Thanks, Dan

Adm., please move if in the wrong area. thanks

Bob Verwold · 03-28-2012, 12:14 PM

Don't know if this will apply or not but I just bought a used Freightliner FL 60 business class (four door dually) that works better than any of the new pick-up trucks..I have a 44' LQ trailer and it pulls like a dream.
As for fuel mileage, I get 11.9 running empty at 65 mph..didn't ck when I was towing (forgot). It's a 6 speed Allison auto with a 5.9 Cummins and this is my first diesel so I'm pleased........really pleased !

Mike Pearson · 03-28-2012, 05:15 PM

I have a 2008 Pony express toter. 15 ft box with super slide. Freightliner M2 chassis w/ mercedes 330 hp diesel. Alison 6 speed auto. The quality is excellent. fuel mileage is around 9 - 10 mpg towing a 40 ft gooseneck at about 14000 lbs. good power and easy to drive.

Rob Petrie E395 · 04-11-2012, 09:21 PM

First thing to do on a used toter is to look under the matress for the bed above the drivers compartment. Many toters have a leak in the front corners. If the one you are looking at leaks you will notice the water stains/mildew under the matress. My buddy got a "awesome" deal on a united specialities toter and then found out that this problem is why. If you look around you can find new repos that are not much more than a used one.

03-27-2012, 07:09 PM	#1
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 870 Likes: 918 Liked 605 Times in 177 Posts	Toterhomes With the trend of more racers towing with toterhomes, there has to be alot of knowledgable people out there. I am interested in what to look for, what brands have had a good or bad record, sticks vs. auto, mileage, or any other constuctive help I should look for. I am looking in the used, not new market. With the cost of new crewcabs so high, a good used toter becomes more of a deal. You can also call at 763-227-3366 or dyno5583@aol.com Thanks, Dan Adm., please move if in the wrong area. thanks

03-28-2012, 12:14 PM	#2
Bob Verwold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fayetteville Ohio Posts: 656 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Toterhomes Don't know if this will apply or not but I just bought a used Freightliner FL 60 business class (four door dually) that works better than any of the new pick-up trucks..I have a 44' LQ trailer and it pulls like a dream. As for fuel mileage, I get 11.9 running empty at 65 mph..didn't ck when I was towing (forgot). It's a 6 speed Allison auto with a 5.9 Cummins and this is my first diesel so I'm pleased........really pleased !

03-28-2012, 05:15 PM	#3
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,320 Likes: 546 Liked 1,629 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Toterhomes I have a 2008 Pony express toter. 15 ft box with super slide. Freightliner M2 chassis w/ mercedes 330 hp diesel. Alison 6 speed auto. The quality is excellent. fuel mileage is around 9 - 10 mpg towing a 40 ft gooseneck at about 14000 lbs. good power and easy to drive. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

04-11-2012, 09:21 PM	#4
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,093 Likes: 162 Liked 219 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Toterhomes First thing to do on a used toter is to look under the matress for the bed above the drivers compartment. Many toters have a leak in the front corners. If the one you are looking at leaks you will notice the water stains/mildew under the matress. My buddy got a "awesome" deal on a united specialities toter and then found out that this problem is why. If you look around you can find new repos that are not much more than a used one.