Author Topic: Not shure about this: Spree 5th wheeler. (Read 21248 times)

Mace · « **on:** December 03, 2012, 04:57:25 PM »

A local is setting up this by the look of it:

Checked out the Spree website;

Dry Hitch Weight: 700kg
Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 3300kg.

Colorado GVM 2900kg.
Tare 1800kg.

I will be on the lookout 4 it when travelling.

dazzler · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2012, 06:54:54 PM »

You would hardly know it was on the back

Kydar · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2012, 07:06:01 PM »

Mmmmmmm. I agree. Think that Colorado may be a little under equipped. Usually see those things hanging off the back of a F250 or similar.

Bird · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2012, 08:15:21 PM »

I think someone posted photos of that or one very similar stuck up the high country trying to cross a creek

Mace · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2012, 09:04:22 PM »

Yeah, that was a twin cab with a big dual axle van on the back. I remember that one. I think D4D posted it.

This thing hasnt hit the road yet, the Spree arrived two or so weeks ago, backed into the driveway by a much bigger tug. The Colorado is currently undergoing turntable fitment. It hasnt fired a shot in anger yet. It may bottom out on the gutter!

I will watch with interest. I will also pull over if it passes going in the other directon

That being said, its a great looking unit, with pull out sides for more internal space. It would look nice behind a 250 or Dodge Ram.

Bird · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2012, 09:39:44 PM »

Quote from: Mace on December 03, 2012, 09:04:22 PM

Yeah, that was a twin cab with a big dual axle van on the back. I remember that one. I think D4D posted it.

This thing hasnt hit the road yet, the Spree arrived two or so weeks ago, backed into the driveway by a much bigger tug. The Colorado is currently undergoing turntable fitment. It hasnt fired a shot in anger yet. It may bottom out on the gutter!

I will watch with interest. I will also pull over if it passes going in the other directon

Have video camera running when it drives out Will win you funniest home vids for the year

oldmate · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2012, 09:43:43 PM »

Quote from: Lost on December 03, 2012, 09:39:44 PM

Have video camera running when it drives out Will win you funniest home vids for the year

Yeah I'll say. Just seems like it is destined to fail this one ?? Lol

Bird · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2012, 10:35:13 AM »

he should get massively good fuel economy with that wall hes towing..

what about brakes, and clutch ??
What bout a cross wind? or head wind? he'll go backwards

Can you find out when he is leaving, we could make a myswag trip out of it.

Matto · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2012, 02:08:36 PM »

But the Holden dealer told me that the new Colorado's are rated to 3.5ton towing capacity - that's 200kg more than I need for this.

Cheers!
Matto

cruisindub · « **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2012, 02:44:24 PM »

Just seen in town.

LARGE,Oleander extremely Large double decker bus, real fancy looking, double rear axles, towing equally large enclosed trailer.

It was a behemoth of a set up.

Seen south west WA, Queensland number plate. Goodness knows how they've driven that halfway round oz, didnt look like it would fit under many cross road power lines,
Seeing Australia in comfort and style, wouldn't have thought thats bus would get too many places....
Wondered what was. In the trailer....

cheif carlos · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2012, 08:48:34 PM »

Quote from: Matto on December 04, 2012, 02:08:36 PM

But the Holden dealer told me that the new Colorado's are rated to 3.5ton towing capacity - that's 200kg more than I need for this.

Cheers!
Matto

yep and thats with 1 person and less than half a tank of fuel!!!

Mace · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2012, 09:00:09 PM »

Did you count the 100kg turntable attached to the tray?

Bird · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2012, 09:13:55 PM »

Quote from: Mace on December 04, 2012, 09:00:09 PM

Did you count the 100kg turntable attached to the tray?

have you spoken to this "person/Alien" yet?

Mace · « **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2012, 09:40:25 PM »

No, I live very close. Perhaps too close. Ive been running thru my head how to approach the subject with him without appearing to be a "smart arse" neighbour. They have only moved in during the last 3 months. If I had met them before the rig arrived I would be more comfortable with sauntering over and having a look.

As it is (Im known to call a spade a spade) Im struggling with this one.

Bunyip · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2012, 09:44:11 PM »

Perhaps go over and suggest they have a look on MySwag for destination ideas.

Then leave it to Lost to sort them out

Bunyip

Bird · « **Reply #15 on:** December 04, 2012, 09:51:51 PM »

Quote from: Mace on December 04, 2012, 09:40:25 PM

No, I live very close. Perhaps too close. Ive been running thru my head how to approach the subject with him without appearing to be a "smart arse" neighbour. They have only moved in during the last 3 months. If I had met them before the rig arrived I would be more comfortable with sauntering over and having a look.

As it is (Im known to call a spade a spade) Im struggling with this one.

say it as it is...

I work on the
"Hit me dont Shit me" theory.

Mace · « **Reply #16 on:** December 04, 2012, 09:59:53 PM »

Yeah, I like both those ideas

I plan to spend a bit of time in the front yard this weekend and saunter over if I see some action. At the minumum, I mite get to check out a nice rig before I get thrown of the premises!

Stay tuned, consider it a mission!

Bird · « **Reply #17 on:** December 04, 2012, 10:07:28 PM »

Quote from: Mace on December 04, 2012, 09:59:53 PM

Yeah, I like both those ideas

I plan to spend a bit of time in the front yard this weekend and saunter over if I see some action. At the minumum, I mite get to check out a nice rig before I get thrown of the premises!

Stay tuned, consider it a mission!

get some better photos.. and try not to laugh too hard!