[Fred Ficarra]

Here's my new Camaro hauler. Now I can spend the weekend at the strip, go out of town to other strips and maybe even Hot August Nights.

Here I am picking it up at the dealer for some 'owner installed' work. Hope this picture isn't too big. I used the wrong setting.


The other side. After this weekend it went back to the dealer for the awning that spans the flood lights and for air conditioning. That'll run from the camper generator. The trailer generator compartment will be used for storage.


Test run with the camper.


A look at the hitch needed with a long camper.


I've already spent two weekends at the strip with this setup. Yep, there's bugs. Luckily they have simple fixes. Now I can relax and enjoy racing.
These toy boxes dominate up here. Our cars go home during a rain out and stay clean. Not the case with open trailers. And they're much more secure against theft.

[speedfreek]

That looks great. I'd live in it. I wish I had one.

[82Vettrin]

THAT is sweet , Fred. congratulations.
now, go on and buy the generator that goes in the box; you know you'll need it sooner-or-later.

[Everett#2390]

Nice rig, all of it, including the slide-in.

[SPARKY69]

very cool!!! thats awesome and thats what i call enjoying life!!!!!!!!!!

[Fred Ficarra]

Thanks men! There isn't a day that passes that I don't thank the good-luck-gods! I'm the luckiest man I know, by far.
(pssst, it's all paid for. No credit, just cash. We don't have a mortgage. Paid that off 4 years ago)

[Fred Ficarra]

Originally Posted by speedfreek

That looks great. I'd live in it. I wish I had one.

First race was soooo cold that the entire car club stayed inside the trailer between rounds. One of the guys provided the propane heater.

[1969ProStreetCamaro]

Looks awesome Fred. 28ft?? or 24ft?? Storage cabinets and work table??

David F.

[Fred Ficarra]

Originally Posted by 1969ProStreetCamaro

Looks awesome Fred. 28ft?? or 24ft?? Storage cabinets and work table??

David F.

24 ft. And yes, yes, yes, yes.
I should take more pictures but it's raining so hard right now that I'd get washed down the street if I went outside!

[1969ProStreetCamaro]

Originally Posted by Fred Ficarra

24 ft. And yes, yes, yes, yes.

Awesome....same configuration as my Vintage Brand "Outlaw" model toy box.

David F.

[98blackburb]

Good Looking Rig Fred , Take Care of my Original Hugger . That is probably my next big purchase.Is that a Pace brand or ? More pic's and info,likes and dislikes......Thanks Alan

[Fred Ficarra]

Yep, Pace.
'Likes' so far;
Wide. I can drive in with the car lined up off center so as to be able to get out. That means the electric winch is only needed in case of breakdown.
Smooth outside. Great for matching camper graphics. Now if Eagle Cap would call.
Rubber floor.
AC lights and air conditioning. (owner installed 2kw Prosine inverter) Also runs off of campers Onan 2.5kw propane generator.
Brakes on all axles.
Cool rear ramp.

Not so good;
Tongue jack. Exhausting! 3500# electric jack should arrive Thursday.
Trunk Monkey installed the Pit pal. (aluminum rack on door) Two thirds of the mounting screws failed at the strip when I used it to close the door. Said Monkey spun the mounting screws in until they ripped out all the wood that was suppose to hold it in place. Then on the way home the rest of the screws failed and the cabinet smashed the forward cabinet door. It could have gone the other way and done a number on my car.
The Pit pal is now correctly installed (by me) and passed the gorilla test. (the test used on sailboats) and the damaged door was replaced by Pace. No complaints with their service.
Cutaway brake battery mounted so as to block load leveler hitch bracket. They should mount this little battery on the center frame rail, not the outside. It's changed.

Oh! It stopped raining! More pictures?

[Everett#2390]

Originally Posted by Fred Ficarra

Not so good; the damaged door was replaced by Pace. No complaints with their service.

Are door hinges heavy enough to support the added weight of a loaded cabinet?

[98blackburb]

Thanks Fred

[Fred Ficarra]

More snaps, hot off the presses. These should answer your question Everett.




The strap hangers from Jegs aren't here yet so this'll have to do. Not as convenient.


I flipped on the inverter for the AC lights.


The tool box is bolted down of course. The hatch on the floor is for the spare tire. I don't have one. Instead the floor jack is there, plus wood blocks for wheels and the tongue.




Stuff under cabinet. The inverter, etc.




The forever to remain infamous Pit pal.