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Trapline Vehicles #6508412
04/02/19 05:16 PM
04/02/19 05:16 PM
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 46
Marengo, Oh
CornFedCoon Offline OP
trapper
CornFedCoon  Offline OP
trapper

Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 46
Marengo, Oh
I’ve been running my line out of my Chevy Cruze the past couple years. I think it’s time to get something better suited for my hunting and trapping pastimes. What recommendations do you have for type of vehicles and how they are outfitted. Any help or photos would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance

Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508438
04/02/19 06:10 PM
04/02/19 06:10 PM
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 391
southeastern Wisconsin
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CableAble  Offline
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Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 391
southeastern Wisconsin
94 toyota pickup been a fine vehicle for me and the way i trap its got the 22re and a 5 speed manual i upgraded from a 94 toyota station wagon big improvment having a truck bed mpg is worse but the trade off is worth it all the way

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Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508442
04/02/19 06:19 PM
04/02/19 06:19 PM
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 25,420
williams,mn
trapper les Offline
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trapper les  Offline
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 25,420
williams,mn
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I use this "99" S-10.


"Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not."
Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508451
04/02/19 06:32 PM
04/02/19 06:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,928
Central, SD
Law Dog Offline
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Law Dog  Offline
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,928
Central, SD
Notice the trucks so far are the smaller ones so a guy can work out of it easily. 87 D-50 4WD

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Last edited by Law Dog; 04/02/19 06:33 PM.

Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!

Jerry Herbst
Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508462
04/02/19 06:47 PM
04/02/19 06:47 PM
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 25,420
williams,mn
trapper les Offline
trapper
trapper les  Offline
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Posts: 25,420
williams,mn
You need to be able to reach over the sides of the truck.


"Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not."
Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508501
04/02/19 07:32 PM
04/02/19 07:32 PM
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 3,172
Wyoming County Pa.
Hornady Reloader Offline
trapper
Hornady Reloader  Offline
trapper

Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 3,172
Wyoming County Pa.
UTV for me [Linked Image]

Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: trapper les] #6508508
04/02/19 07:37 PM
04/02/19 07:37 PM
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,853
St. Cloud, MN
trapperkeck Offline
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,853
St. Cloud, MN
Originally Posted by trapper les
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I use this "99" S-10.

Liar, we all know your go-to rig is a Dodge Caravan!


"The voice of reason!"
Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508521
04/02/19 07:47 PM
04/02/19 07:47 PM
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 25,420
williams,mn
trapper les Offline
trapper
trapper les  Offline
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 25,420
williams,mn
Yes, I do have a racing van. And 10 foot drowner rods will fit right in there, lol.


"Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not."
Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508533
04/02/19 08:02 PM
04/02/19 08:02 PM
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 46
Marengo, Oh
CornFedCoon Offline OP
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CornFedCoon  Offline OP
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 46
Marengo, Oh
Thank you for the input thus far! Good 'ol Freddy Cruzer has had a few too many yotes in the trunk and beavers in the backseat. I'll be using an ATV for the first time this fall and need something to pull it. I like the idea of small trucks. I had an 87 Toyota back in the day and I loved it. Very good point on being able to reach over the side!

Has anyone ever considered a small SUV? I am weighing the pros and cons between a small truck and a small SUV.

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Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508534
04/02/19 08:03 PM
04/02/19 08:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 10,162
Marion Kansas
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Yes sir Offline
"Callie's little brother"
Yes sir  Offline
"Callie's little brother"
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Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 10,162
Marion Kansas
Something that will go through 2 foot of mud, 4 foot snow drifts, gets 40 mpg and you don't mind getting filthy dirt. Preferably under 2k. If you find 2 that are mechanically sound I'll take one. Lol

Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508568
04/02/19 08:29 PM
04/02/19 08:29 PM
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 16,150
Tennessee
Scuba1 Offline
"color blind Kraut"
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"color blind Kraut"

Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 16,150
Tennessee
I have taken the outboard off and am putting a bigger engine in it.

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I don't know about the 40 mpg part but its up there lol

Last edited by Scuba1; 04/02/19 08:30 PM.

Let's go Brandon

"Shall not comply" with morons who don't understand "shall not infringe."
Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508598
04/02/19 08:52 PM
04/02/19 08:52 PM
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,832
central arkansas
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the Blak Spot Offline
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,832
central arkansas
The kids and i checkin beaver traps! (Dont tell my wife)
(Just kiddin i really have 94 z71 with 390,000 on it)

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Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508605
04/02/19 09:02 PM
04/02/19 09:02 PM
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 4,104
Bonner County, Idaho
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Posts: 4,104
Bonner County, Idaho
I got this thing when I had 3 bird dogs and was taking all 3 of them on 2 or 3 days chukar hunting trips every single weekend during bird season so I could fit dog crates and gear in it as well as sleep in the back. Once I get my payments down I'm downsizing to an older, smaller rig like a Tacoma or 4runner. I got one dog at the moment, soon to be two, but no more than 2 again. I'll sleep in a tent when I got chukar hunting. For trapping this is okay but by no means ideal. And turning around on our narrow mountain roads when they have snow on them is dang hard sometimes. I've had to drive in reverse for 2 miles before just to get back out. So long story short, don't get a super crew cab with a 6.5 foot bed. Good for bird hunting trips, not great for trapping.

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Real name Eric
The sharpest hammer in the box of crayons.

Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508607
04/02/19 09:04 PM
04/02/19 09:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,112
7mtns of CENTRAL PA
GROUSEWIT Offline
trapper
GROUSEWIT  Offline
trapper

Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,112
7mtns of CENTRAL PA
Toyota tacoma pickups r #1 trapping vehicle. SUV I tried using was a subaru forester but opening rear hatch all the time is a pain. I have '03 Ford Ranger 4x4 with over 200,000 miles on it at the moment. Very handy just reaching over side of bed !


NRALIFER,PRPA LIFER,HUNTER,FURTAKER
Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508620
04/02/19 09:12 PM
04/02/19 09:12 PM
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 1,093
Hathaway Montana
Cathouse Jim Offline
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Hathaway Montana
I just use what I have and make the best of it.

The old GMC
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Nissan Titan
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"I've reached nearly fifty four years of age with my system."

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Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508633
04/02/19 09:19 PM
04/02/19 09:19 PM
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 843
upstate NY
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Mr. Ed Offline
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upstate NY
I have a brandy new 3500 Chevy HD but no way will be using that. Looking for an Arizona rust free 5spd Ranger.

Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508635
04/02/19 09:20 PM
04/02/19 09:20 PM
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 4,238
Illinois
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ratbrain Offline
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Posts: 4,238
Illinois
I have a 1997 F150 4X4 with the extra cab and 6.5 ft box. It has been a good truck. I agree with Wild_Idaho, stay away from the long wheel based vehicles. Although my rear seat is usually a catch-all, I wouldn't mind going back to a standard cab and 6.5ft. box.

Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508639
04/02/19 09:25 PM
04/02/19 09:25 PM
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Posts: 45,530
james bay frontierOnt.
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Boco Offline
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Posts: 45,530
james bay frontierOnt.
I have a ranger and an f-150.Ranger is OK for certain situations but too small [Linked Image]
to haul everything needed into the bush.Need the big truck for serious trapping.


Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508722
04/02/19 10:47 PM
04/02/19 10:47 PM
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 815
S E Idaho
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Jmack Offline
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Posts: 815
S E Idaho
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2000 F250 flat bed. I have a box that slides in and has a top lid and side lid. I can either fit milk crates in it or it is devided to keep traps separate. My sleds are my main rigs with a pull behind on them. I am in the process of rebuilding a polaris wheeler and old MAX 6×6 Argo looking machine. Would love to find an older yota or even a old jeep.


The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his own weight.
Theodore Roosevelt

Re: Trapline Vehicles [Re: CornFedCoon] #6508734
04/02/19 11:01 PM
04/02/19 11:01 PM
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 128
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Brokenboots Offline
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Posts: 128
Ne
99 Honda CR-V. 5 speed manual. 35 mpg , lay down the back seats and some remnant carpet under a heavy tarp and you got yourself a truck that will handle most anything

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