new Home for my Commander

[HueyPilotVN]

Lee and I spent the afternoon test fitting the Commander and the Mustang in our new Stacker trailer. It allows us to take both cars, a golf cart and a workshop full of tools along as we wander around. I retired a few weeks ago although I will still make presentations and help my company in other ways.

The Mustang fits on the 4,000# lift and is raised 6' 6" up to allow the Commander to fit underneath it.

loading the Mustang

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Loading the Commander

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[HueyPilotVN]

This is the graphic that will go on the rear of the Stacker

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[Sal-XK]

WOW that is pretty cool man!! I'm guessing no more lift intended for the XK though? Congratulations on retiring as well!

[Holaday07 4.7]

Absolutly Incredible!

Very nice setup!

[cico7]

I wondered this before.....how do you get out of the Commander after you squeeze it into the trailer?

[HueyPilotVN]

Three ways to get out. The way that I will probably use is to go out the rear door. I usually have the second seat folded down and the rear seat has been replaced with the storage box. The second option is to squeeze out the side door or even have an oversized door on the drivers side wall. The last way is to just winch the car in without anyone in it. The easiest way is to go out the rear door.

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[LWM]

Congratulations Bill!

[pjmjr508]

great setup

[The_War_Wagon]

One of these days... a Brinks truck will spill several bags of unmarked $50 & $100 bills in front of me, with no witnesses around... and I TOO, shall have a setup like this!!! :p

[GPintheMitten]

Great setup. Nice snug fit. It sounds like Lee is determined to have you two enjoy retirement. I'm thinking you are both lucky to have each other. Congrats on your retirement. Enjoy.

[cico7]

I am looking for some of the lost 1.2B MF Global money.
One of these days... a Brinks truck will spill several bags of unmarked $50 & $100 bills in front of me, with no witnesses around... and I TOO, shall have a setup like this!!! :p

[TrialByFire]

That is a very cool setup!

[HueyPilotVN]

New addition to the garage.

The green golf cart was too long to fit sideways in the workshop area of the stacker. One option was to remove the back seat that folds down to create a diamond plate deck.

I looked at it and thought that since it is less than a year old I would see about trading in for an upgrade.

The new golf cart has a custom paint job to match my Mustang. It is a reversed color match.

Here is the color of the Mustang.

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and here is the golf cart.

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[Adondo]

That is one nice setup. I like the fact that it's an enclosed rig too, a lot of stacker trailers are open. Nothing's worse than the filth kicked up behind a coach in bad weather. After a blizzard a few years back, I couldn't even tell the Jeep had glass installed anywhere. The whole rig was solid black with road dirt I swear 1/8" thick. I had to stretch a series of hoses together from a frost-free faucet and blast away the stuff before even opening a door on it! Everything in your rig will be nice 'n' clean on arrival, weather be darned.

Doesn't that side door work out for exiting/entering the Commander? Having to crawl out the back sounds like a PITA.

What's the weight of that rig loaded? I'm guessing what? 12.5K? 13k? (Not that your bus will notice it that much. :) ) BTW, I forgot what engine you have in that coach.

And, I love the paint job on the cart. Not to mention the lift kit and custom wheels.

[LWM]

That's the same size as my smart car :)

[HueyPilotVN]

New back graphics:

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Notice the bullet holes in the nose.

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[Sal-XK]

There will be no mistaking you going down the highway. :)

[HueyPilotVN]

Also doing a graphic for my spare tire carrier on the Commander.

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[HueyPilotVN]

Update to my Garage:

I have been working on making my new portable garage, (Stacker Trailer), functional and Unique.

First, I did the graphics that I have been planning for a long time.

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Added heavy duty upgraded sway controls and equalizer pads.

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Put down carpet for when the grandkids use it as a video game room. We are adding a large flat screen on one wall and a fold down sofa / bed on the other. Hooking up Sat TV, WII, XBox, and Playstation.

I also carry some heavy stuff at the rear to help lighten the front load. I have mounted my Blue OX towbar as well as another container with heavy tools.

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Got all my tools and spare parts stored in this area. This is also where the new Golf Cart fits. It barely fits thru the side door.

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The loft is 8 feet deep and will hold lots of light items including the bicycles.

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I added a rear storage shelf for tires, racing slicks, and other stuff. It has cables supporting the shelf.
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[HueyPilotVN]

Here is the finished tire cover

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[Sal-XK]

Just sick bro! I hope to check your jeep out in person one day!


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[pjmjr508]

That look really good sir, hope to see in person in May in UT

[NoMatter]

That is one really nice set up, the graphics are just beautiful on all of it the cart, tire cover, car and the trailer. Really nice!

[HueyPilotVN]

We hit the road two days ago. Now that I am retired and the weather is close to getting warm it is time to play. I spent much of the last two months in Arizona getting everything installed in the stacker and ready for a very long trip.

I have a Hughes Net MotoSat dish on the coach for Internet as a backup to my two spring 4G computer cards so I should have a connection anywhere.

I installed a second generator for the stacker alone but I have a connection to to AC power using an outlet on the back of the coach when they are parked together.

I also added a second air compressor for the stacker in case I cannot use the front air connections of the coach. I have just about every air tool or other tools you could ever need for the shop in the stacker.

My last thing to do will be to paint the white part of the stacker to match the coach. I have been holding off because I am still planning to get a larger 45 foot coach which will probably be a different color.

It pulls nice and has plenty of power for me, slows on the really long big hills but I am not in a hurry anymore.

With the Commander, the Mustang, Golf Cart, bikes, shop, loft full of stuff including lots of MRE's and cases of Nutra system food it weighs about 20,000 pounds.

Here are some pictures of us today in Flagstaff.

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[pjmjr508]

love your setup sir

[Sal-XK]

Ya my dream is to own one of these some day.


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[HueyPilotVN]

We just stopped for the night in Amarillo at one of the few RV Parks that will take a 72 foot rig.

Wind is kicking up and storm is heading this way. We may stay here for the storm or try to get ahead of it tomorrow.

Next stop is KC to see the kids and grandkids.

[pjmjr508]

have a great & safe trip

[HueyPilotVN]

Made it to KC. My grandson sits in the Mustang drooling. What do you think, give it to him? with his dad only driving it until he adjusts to the power. Lots of power for a 16 year old.

[Holaday07 4.7]

For sure, that would be an awesome car at 16.

[LWM]

Made it to KC. My grandson sits in the Mustang drooling. What do you think, give it to him? with his dad only driving it until he adjusts to the power. Lots of power for a 16 year old.

I am sure he would get more use out of it in a week then you got in the past year. :)

[HueyPilotVN]

Jon,

I think you are right. I have had it for 23 years, time to pass it on. Besides Lee has her eye on a BMW convertible, much more comfortable car for driving on the street.

[LWM]

Jon,

I think you are right. I have had it for 23 years, time to pass it on. Besides Lee has her eye on a BMW convertible, much more comfortable car for driving on the street.

And you will make one boy VERY happy!

[HueyPilotVN]

I have had this car for 23 years. It is time to pass it on to my Grandson Devin. He has to prove that he will be responsible in driving it. He can only drive with his Dad or Mom until they are convinced that he is ready.

I had mixed feelings about him having that much power in a light car, but he seems to respect that and is very careful with the car.

Here are some pictures of Devin and his dad, Jackson putting new clear light housings on the Mustang.

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[ScorpionCrawler]

Huey,
Nice move!
Good idea keeping mom and dad in control until "they" are ready.

[pjmjr508]

Very Nice

[HueyPilotVN]

I need some advice on inflatable Hot Tubs. After using the Stacker for awhile I realize that there is room for an inflatable Hot Tub that can be deflated and stored during travel. My problem is that after reading several reviews, half of them are great and half are very negative. The negative ones mention heaters needing to be replaced repeatedly and poor customer service. Do any of you guys have any practical experience with inflatable hot tubs? They seem to be light enough when empty, (about 60 pounds), and fold up to store. I think that they are made of the same material as white water rafts.

Anyway, here is the link for the one I am considering.

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http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100488073/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=portable+hot+tubs&storeId=10051

Here is where it will go.