Family of Bears 98 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hello all! We used to have a pop up, upgraded to Outback TT with intentions of golf cart in the back of the pickup, but decided to go back to pop up camping, we missed it! Anyways, no more pick up truck. So if we definately want a golf cart, is my only option one of these toy hauler pop ups? Ive seen the e2, e3s..also the fleetwood one. Are there any other ideas/models/etc? Also, I saw a little golf cart once at the fort...should have stopped the people. It was four seater, had all the room of a club car, but was somehow just smaller, and possibly foldable? anyways, anyone heard of this?? thanks to all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hello all! We used to have a pop up, upgraded to Outback TT with intentions of golf cart in the back of the pickup, but decided to go back to pop up camping, we missed it! Anyways, no more pick up truck. So if we definately want a golf cart, is my only option one of these toy hauler pop ups? Ive seen the e2, e3s..also the fleetwood one. Are there any other ideas/models/etc? Also, I saw a little golf cart once at the fort...should have stopped the people. It was four seater, had all the room of a club car, but was somehow just smaller, and possibly foldable? anyways, anyone heard of this?? thanks to all!What you saw was probably a Cricut (not sure of the spelling), They don't go very far or fast, Grupy (Dave) might want to chime in he has had one and just switched to a regular golf cart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 oohhhhhhhhhh yes, this is what I want!! Sadly, I haven't found to much info in my area, but I did find this on ebay and DH and I are hoping to look into this soon, we are not sure if it will hold a golf cart or not..http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2012-HW31SCTH-Front-Deck-Slide-Out-Toy-Hauler-Fold-Down-Pop-Up-Bath-Never-Used-/140698742044?pt=RVs_Campers&hash=item20c24c6d1cthat's about a 10 hour drive for us from Alabama, if you find out something please share it here! My husband wanted a TT but I often go with the kids by myself and I didnt want to deal with that big thing. We are currently Tent Campers and I love it, but with 5 kids, I'm looking for something I can hook up and take off with, packing and unpacking is a bear as you can imagine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 What you probably saw was a cricket golf cart, basically an ECV on steroids. They are slow as christmas, and have low battery life, but for some, do the job.There are a few toy hauler Popups out there, but watch the tongue weight. You still need a HOSS of a tow vehicle with the weight of the golf cart on the front.Oh, and WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Family of Bears 98 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Wow, you guys are great! That pop up is def what Im thinking. What kind of tongue weight are we thinking? Would my minivan not cut it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gots2pitt.. Jeff 64 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Bad Lorna and Judy.. you gave the answer but forgot... :insanity: Welcome bsprice.. come on in, make yourself at home and have some fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Oh I am soooooo sorry Welcome to the nut house. Please do join in and go to the introduce yourself thread and let us know a little about you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gots2pitt.. Jeff 64 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Oh I am soooooo sorryYou should be.. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 OK Jeff I GOT it :banghead: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Your right Jeff, Naughty Naughty Judy.. I'll take my whooping now :naughtywave: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Family of Bears 98 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Ya so never thought that the minivan wouldnt cut it with the toy hauler pop up....very interesting...may have gotten myself into a little situation here. Now Ive really got to figure out this puzzle. Is there such a thing as putting a golf cart behind the pop up, not towed, but attached on a deck somehow? Would this lower the needed towing capacity b/c it was on the back instead of the tongue? Who would have thought a new member could be so needy on their first post! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Ya so never thought that the minivan wouldnt cut it with the toy hauler pop up....very interesting...may have gotten myself into a little situation here. Now Ive really got to figure out this puzzle. Is there such a thing as putting a golf cart behind the pop up, not towed, but attached on a deck somehow? Would this lower the needed towing capacity b/c it was on the back instead of the tongue? Who would have thought a new member could be so needy on their first post!I'm sorry I'm not alot of help on this subject, maybe click on that ebay listing and ask the seller that question, I'd bet they know the specifics. I did send them the question a few minutes ago about a golf cart on that deck, if they respond quickly, I'll ask them this question for you to. I'm sure they are not all the same but I'm sure they are similiar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I wish I could help more. Obviously, we need more specifics on your vehicle and what you want to tow. I tow a 2,000 lb trailer with a V8 and 7K tow limit. I'm a tow chicken, I want to be really safe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spoggy........Steve 3 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Ya so never thought that the minivan wouldnt cut it with the toy hauler pop up....very interesting...may have gotten myself into a little situation here. Now Ive really got to figure out this puzzle. Is there such a thing as putting a golf cart behind the pop up, not towed, but attached on a deck somehow? Would this lower the needed towing capacity b/c it was on the back instead of the tongue? Who would have thought a new member could be so needy on their first post!Probably not. If you put it in the back it will change the weight distribution on PU, putting the center of gravity behind the axle. That will make your PU squirrley as hell and very unsafe to tow. Towing capacity is the total weight that your minivan can tow, regardless of how it's distributed behind the MV. Tongue weight max is how much weight is pressing down directly on the ball from the trailer. If that weight exceeds the rated tongue weight, it can actually begin lifting your front wheels off the ground (go ahead, ask me how I know). Having no steering is a bad thing.Oh BTW, Welcome to the group!spoggy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 :postcount: and to say... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gots2pitt.. Jeff 64 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 :postcount: and to say...and to say... ?!?!?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm not welcoming bsprice until I see an aka and location.Then maybe I'll say welcome.Or maybe we've already met the quota for wherever they're from and they can be put on the waiting list.Not just anybody can be a Fiend. That's not true Doodlebug made it in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm not welcoming bsprice until I see an aka and location.Then maybe I'll say welcome.Or maybe we've already met the quota for wherever they're from and they can be put on the waiting list.Not just anybody can be a Fiend. That's not true Doodlebug made it in.I threw and snuck in while they were blinded. :doodebug: :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parrothead7368 aka Norm 101 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Why don't you just go with the pick up pulling the pop up, and the golf cart in the back of the truck? Best Regards,Norm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Welcome. As Lorna said we just got rid of our Crickett and opted for a regular GC. The Crickett is way too slow and small for the FORT. It only goes 8 mph and will be slower with 4 people on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I used to pull a popup with a minivan. I was at or close to my the van's capacities and my pup wasn't a toy hauler...just a regular Coleman pup, 10' box. I imagine with a GC on the front bed of the pup you would be way over on the tongue weight for your van. And as noted earlier, putting it somehow on the back would not work, I don't think. Did you sell your truck yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Mini van with a pop up and golf cart would be pushing it I would not want to do it. Golf cart in the bed of pick up and towing the pop up would be the best way to go, I think the popup toy haulers would not handle the weight of the cart. Good luck on your decision Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.....Gary 85 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I don't think any manufacturer will let you hook any thing on the back any more. Used to be Blue Ox made a golf cart carrier for the back of TT & FW but frame maker lawywers (no offense Gail) said "No Mas" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm not welcoming bsprice until I see an aka and location.Then maybe I'll say welcome.Or maybe we've already met the quota for wherever they're from and they can be put on the waiting list.Not just anybody can be a Fiend. That's not true Doodlebug made it in.Don't mind Lou. He had a birthday this week and apparently in addition to be another year older, he's another year Snarkier! :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 You should be.. :rofl2:Be nice to Lorna, she might not have her shoes on quite right yet.... :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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