WADE74
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Okay so we have a mini-van (and yes I still have my man card) anyway, this summer found a great deal on an Otter Lodge, here's my question what are some ideas on traveling with it? I know it fits with the seats folded down or taken out, however; the family wouldn't be able to come with.
I don't think it would fit on a cargo carrier that attaches to the hitch, so any trailer ideas particular size I should look for? Has anyone every tied one to the luggage rack on top of a van or suv? For a trailer I really don't want to spend too much so any ideas?
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Timmy
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Okay so we have a mini-van (and yes I still have my man card)
No, no you don't. Don't be upset, but the mini-van trumps the card.....it's the rules.  
I'm sure someone will chime in with an actually useful comment.......
Tim
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I'd rather be in the boat with a drink on the rocks, than in the drink with a boat on the rocks.
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I used to put my old 2 man trap on the luggage rack of my Explorer. I think you'd get away doing that, but you'd definately need 2 people for that due to its weight.
Here is an economical trailer.
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JakeH
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I have seen a Clam X hauled around on one those luggage carriers that attatch to your hitch. Sportsmans Whse has one that is 24" x 60" and a 500 lb wait limit for about 100 bucks.
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WADE74
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I was thinking about one of those but I think mine is too long and would stick out too far from the side of the vehicle....
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WADE74
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Okay so we have a mini-van (and yes I still have my man card)
No, no you don't. Don't be upset, but the mini-van trumps the card.....it's the rules.
I'm sure someone will chime in with an actually useful comment.......
Tim
Okay so it does and I had a pretty much a mid-life crisis the day we got it and my pick-up went bye bye...but I would not trade my 2 kids for anything....but still...guess the family can't come with.... 
Edited by Wade (08/27/08 04:42 PM)
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The Better Half
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but I would trade my 2 kids for anything
 Freudian slip?
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WADE74
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but I would trade my 2 kids for anything
Freudian slip?
cripes.... 
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mrwalleye
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I know it fits with the seats folded down or taken out, however; the family wouldn't be able to come with.
Ok so whats the problem
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JakeH
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I know it fits with the seats folded down or taken out, however; the family wouldn't be able to come with.
Ok so whats the problem
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56twister
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I worked with a guy a few years ago that bought an old piece of junk pop up camper prety cheap. He striped the camper off of the frame, bought some new tires and wheels. Put a channel runner on it and had a totally functional dirt bike trailer for a couple hundred bucks.
But it might not look right being pulled by a mini van. Start looking at Craigs list
Good luck 
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Bill Cadwell
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You could look around for a old used snowmobile trailer and then build sides on it. As for the minivan, I have a Chevy Astro minivan and love it.
Thanks, Bill
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Smitty's Marine Lake City-Alumacraft/YarCraft/Ultracraft
St. Croix Rods/Hooked On Fishing Bait/Tackle Rochester/B-Fish-N Tackle/Smooth Moves Seats/Fin-Tech
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BIRDDOG
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I'd start watching craigslist as well...you can pick up a decent little trailer for cheap. Your going to need the trailer anyway, after a season of pulling that tank by hand your going to want a atv! 
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Timmy
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but I would trade my 2 kids for anything
Freudian slip?
cripes....
Wade - just funnin at your expense.....LOL. Your slip-up made me chuckle out loud. Thanks - I needed that this morning!
Tim 
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I'd rather be in the boat with a drink on the rocks, than in the drink with a boat on the rocks.
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WADE74
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no worries, made myself laugh too...I usually say if I'm not making a joke, I am the joke... 
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Fish house travel?
