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Old 01-04-2013, 07:14 PM
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I am in the market for a new Hauler. Now I would love to find one that will fit 1/8 scale buggy on bottom, 1/10 SC in the middle and 1/10 buggy up top. If it were to have a 4th compartment on the top for chargers, tires, etc that would be even better. Most of the ones I have come across will handle the 1/8 Buggy and 1/10 Buggy but have the middle drawers split into two. I have seen a few around on-line but would like to know what you guys are using. Trying to keep it all as one if possible.
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I've been looking for something like this too.
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Have not seen one with the capapcity your after. The closest would be
the old Hudy 1/8 scale one they discontinued. Most guys I see simple strap
the 1/8 scale on top with the attachment points. If cost is not a concern
the WingTotes are the nicest,but tower has the HB ones for a good price.
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oddly enough the medium JConcepts bag has huge drawers , 22.5”L x 12.5”W x 6 "H.
and it's not $200-300 bucks
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For four cars, consider two Ofna bags. I have one and I particularly appreciate the built in wheels and handle. It will save your back in the long run and it makes getting in and out of the garage/track very quick.

For an eight scale you probably would have to remove the wheels and wing maybe. Do some quick measurements.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Travel-Pit-Bag
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Home depot has an awesome stanley tool box/car carrier. A buddy of mine just bought one and he fits two sc trucks inside with all his tools and other stuff. It has a pullout drawer and its on wheels with a handle which makes it easy to haul around. Then there is hooks on the side were he hangs another truck. It's like $65. Can't wait to get me one.
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Originally Posted by huzzler
Home depot has an awesome stanley tool box/car carrier. A buddy of mine just bought one and he fits two sc trucks inside with all his tools and other stuff. It has a pullout drawer and its on wheels with a handle which makes it easy to haul around. Then there is hooks on the side were he hangs another truck. It's like $65. Can't wait to get me one.
Can you link it? I'll check it out next time I drive by a Home Depot.

Is it this one?

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...088&ci_gpa=pla
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Originally Posted by asc6000
oddly enough the medium JConcepts bag has huge drawers , 22.5”L x 12.5”W x 6 "H.
and it's not $200-300 bucks
Direct Quote from Amain reviews(Does not hold weight the best but fair, sc truck fits with body on but even with out wheels suspension is compressed. hard to carry when it is heavy. if it had wheels and handle is would be great.)

Just dont think your gonna get 2 large cars a smaller buggy, tires, tools, batterys, chargers, ect in that bag.
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Originally Posted by Woulvesbaine
Can you link it? I'll check it out next time I drive by a Home Depot.

Is it this one?

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...088&ci_gpa=pla
or is it this one?

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...4#.UOfxYXfCTJk

I already have a stanley mobile work center for my tools and chargers, would nice to have a separate box with wheels to hold my cars and tires...
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I think you're asking for too much. Anything that would accept all you're asking would just be too big, bulky, and after loaded, too heavy to manage.

I'd say get one of the 1/8th haulers, and a 1/10 hauler. I think you'd be happier with that setup.

My grandson and I use 2 haulers as described and still have to carry a couple extra "items". However, we tend to take the enitre household with us when we race.
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I agree i think your asking to much i have tried this not to long ago. Ended up almost throwing my back out. Way to heavy. But i have to carry everything where i race at.
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I have one of these, http://www.duratrax.com/accessories/pit/dtxp2012.html not the best quality I've ever seen, but I can get most my stuff in it, the sides are weak and need a little reinforcing, other than that it's worked well for me, tower sells them http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZVB3, like I said not high quality but it does have wheels and a retractable handle.
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It's this one here. May not look like much in picture but when you see it it is awesome for carrying alot of stuff. http://m.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-37-...25H/202300294/ my buddy that has one is an older gentleman and he loves it. I think the only thing he has hard time with is loading it in his truck.
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Originally Posted by huzzler
It's this one here. May not look like much in picture but when you see it it is awesome for carrying alot of stuff. http://m.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-37-...25H/202300294/ my buddy that has one is an older gentleman and he loves it. I think the only thing he has hard time with is loading it in his truck.
Looks good. I've seen those at the track actually. They're pretty popular and look like they'll last.

Whatever the OP gets, he should definitely get wheels.
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Originally Posted by jnyrcr
I have one of these, http://www.duratrax.com/accessories/pit/dtxp2012.html not the best quality I've ever seen, but I can get most my stuff in it, the sides are weak and need a little reinforcing, other than that it's worked well for me, tower sells them http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZVB3, like I said not high quality but it does have wheels and a retractable handle.
THIS looks to be about perfect. Will the middle drawer fit a 1/10 SCT without the wheels?

I was looking at mainly the cars. I have a pit bag that houses all my tools, extras parts, wheels and stuff so I was just needed on for the cars themselved. And heck yes that sucker better have some wheels on it.
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