2021 Sundowner 53' Two Car Trailer (33' Garage) + Living Quarters

Quick tour of my 53' long gooseneck trailer from Sundowner. This trailer has a 8' bedroom, 12' kitchen/lounge and a 3' bathroom with shower. The nicest part (for me) is that it was spec'd with a 33' garage to hold 2 C6 Corvettes.
Thanks to www.bensound.com/ for the music.

[@ddxauto]

I think I said "plugs" 58 times. I like things.

[@blackwhite7193]

What is the price?

[@blackwhite7193]

Is it possible to find out the price of this trailer?

[@anderskandersson4613]

Absolutely great wheeler. Bigger is always better you guys !!! Big families , Big trailers for Big guys … ❤️❤️❤️

[@itsruf1]

Observation: Re: the de-laminating seams. I was an engineer in the industry 20 years ago. We learned the "taped seam" tricks fast. Those "buckles" are the 2-face tape lifting away. Probaby lifting away from the trailer skeleton, not from the 4' aluminum skins. I'll bet a frindly soda that: 1) the prep for the vhb tape was hurried. i.e. the worker went too fast, or his rag was soiled, you get it. We used special solvents. This tells me he missed other vertical struts and those will reveal soon. He may have not used the j-roller properly. - - or - - 2) the frame is flexing down the road. Guaranteed it does as all tralers do. All lengths. From 12' cargo to 53' ers. Yours possibly is too long for a non- rivet application. That genset up on the roof aint helping twisting any. - - or - - 3) It left the factory without any "buckles" The de-lam occured during delivery. Buy N. Carolina birds may be inside. Think about it, the factory didn't notice those buckles befor you arrived. All meant as nice discussion. FWIW I helped developing sldeouts.

[@ddxauto]

Thanks for the input! My assumption is it's a mixture of 1 and 2. To be fair it's being fixed currently under warranty so we'll see how that goes.

[@jasonlovell3934]

We have a sundowner with the same single jack up front and added two manual rv stabilizer scissor jacks. These help with leveling and take away the sway you get when camping. These are great trailers.

[@mikehrynyk434]

I like the side steps they seem strong and practical. Over all…. It’s a beautiful trailer

[@ddxauto]

Appreciated!

[@overlandexpedition4656]

Beautiful trailer! I would suggest mirroring the front wall of the garage in case you are loading or unloading by yourself, you can see the clearance between the cars and the fenders of the trailer. Just a little trick my old man did when I was a kid, growing up drag racing.

[@ddxauto]

🙌Appreciated!

[@SangPeramuAar]

Nice trailer. Well done. 👍💪❤

[@ADayInTheLifeOfJames]

Being his son would rock, *individual childhoods may vary. What a setup 👌

[@tomvecchione3475]

Mercy, this guy must be REALLY, REALLY loaded - very expensive toys indeed. Good for him!

[@ddxauto]

Appreciated!

[@moeblisss12]

This is such a nice setup!

[@ddxauto]

Appreciate it!

[@TheWildChildJr]

this would make the greatest travel trailer for a race car and i want it now.

[@ddxauto]

🙌

[@0justLook]

Thank you very much for the walkthrough! You did a better job than most of the companies who make these trailers!

[@phoenixarizona8441]

Badass setup this is a perfect Setup for a otr hotshot hauler living courters could be your DOT sleeper i ran a Full size chevy 2500 conversion van and enclosed trailer and a full size gmc Yukon xl and a 20ft flatbed

[@ChoppsItOff]

Sick ass setup. And Motivation👍🤔💪

[@ddxauto]

Appreciated!

[@mowattlavern62]

😮beautiful two car hauler

[@beajbrow4230]

Very nice always wanted a 2 car hauler

[@ddxauto]

Appreciated!

[@danfletcher1050]

Looks like a fancy horse float. Good job though!!

[@Pressure83.]

Man that’s a beautiful trailer

[@iamkartik483]

They allow you to drive these on roads . In India you can not exceed length limit of 45 foot truck n trailer combined

[@itwasaliens]

In the US you can have a 45-50 ft truck with a 30 ft trailer. 53 ft is the max limit for trailers

[@HuffyBoi_952]

Great video!

[@cherrygaisford9810]

Wow that is a beast. Great

[@ddxauto]

🙌🏻

[@Chereese0808]

Put some pipe insulation tubes (cut in half) on the sharp edges of the garage cabinets. Save yourself some headaches 🤕😨 Nice trailer. Good luck at the races. 🏁🎉🥂🍾

[@ekhnissisaad6665]

Schone j'ai pas de l argent 💰

[@Wc4rav]

Stackers

[@craigmonteforte1478]

very nice on the Trailer i hear you on buying brand new as in reference of the financial end of it but sometimes in life we all need to spoil ourselves every now and then on a Luxury item you appear to be the type of person that will take care of things and because of the Specialty nature of the Trailer you may find out that in the long run it wasn’t the worse investment especially if you perhaps do a bundle with the Truck i when you are done with it or just changing priorities and Lifestyles minus some of the New trailer issues you pointed out in this video overall it looks like Sundowner overall did a nice job on the fit and finish i’ve personally have looked at many of their Livestock trailers at shows and Dealerships despite my needs are more similiar to yours in desiring the larger garage area for me i wanted it to accommodate a trailered boat and tow vehicle but still wanted the nice Living Quaters out of curiousity. what brakes did you go with on the big trailer and do you find them Adequate with a full load at highway speeds ? what system , axle placement etc Controllers etc I pull with a Chevy 3500 Dually Diesel 4X4 6.5 Turbo i forget the Controller make and model as the truck is in for service right now i’ve maintained the Stock engine and Turbo no performance upgrades although i would like a slightly faster Turbo as i find mine takes a while to do its job on inclines and i have to methodically plan for those climbs to compete with the big Rigs on the roads although my best freind tows with a Dodge that i can smoke him on the same roads and i do it just to have some fun as he has admittingly told me he misses his Chevy he went Ford for a while but blew head gaskets and Engines without BulletProofing them fast enough i also thought he overdid it on the performance Chips ?

[@jefferyarnold812]

Nice, that's for dam sure!!!!!!

[@rocknroll1486]

Please show us how you get in and out of your cars! Beautiful trailer, how does it work as a functional car hauler. Thank you in advance for your showing us that.

[@ddxauto]

I get in the same way as everyone else does - through the window :). The couches let me brace myself too as I get in/out.

[@Hogger280]

OR, you could have gotten an over and under for the cars which would allow you to have a shorter trailer and more living space or same length and a tool box work area.

[@davidamato768]

I have such trailer envy right now.

[@ddxauto]

😂👍

[@USAGamerJay]

And cool truck and trailer

[@scottmassey5141]

Have I missed the full rundown on the TT? Any dyno numbers/vids? Sweet hauler setup, for sure.

[@ddxauto]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJOoeoyElJmCr6c 😀

[@anthonydamico5830]

Pretty sick set up. Only thing that sucks is there is no space for a toolbox or work bench.

[@raymondowenssr1094]

I wanted to see how you got into the autos once inside the trailer. Didn’t seem to me to be enough space. I really like it.

[@ddxauto]

No problems getting in or out through the window :) and thanks!

[@oisforoffroad]

Thanks for a great walk around. I've been looking for a way of transporting my two cars. Why not get a stacker ? I would think the 450 would do alright with an aluminum stacker. I've been looking for a toters + stackers because my 3500 is alittle light for an insulated stacker and 53' wont fit next to my shop.

[@ddxauto]

Glad you enjoyed! I simply wanted the floor space for things and don't mind the extra length. A stacker is probably more "practical" but oh well :). If I had it to do over again I'd still get the 53'.

[@fredmclaughlin8234]

You have really thought this out ahead. It reminds me of cross country racehorse trailers or global thoroughbred jets

[@ddxauto]

🙌

[@markl8111]

I like it! Thoughts on adding solar, get away from combustibles around the expensive cars

[@lllBoRUSSlll]

You can put 2 corvettes in a 17’ space just by making the trailer a little bit taller about 2 more ft of yours and with a 4 post hydraulic elevators, that’s just how I would of done it but im not saying your setup is not nice is a great looking rig man👍

[@FunDuude]

Maaaan. I wanted to see how you get into your cars.

[@ddxauto]

dukes of hazzard style of course

[@seanbatiz6620]

This trailer just might suffice for what I had imagined, for hauling around my TWO 1955 Buick Super Coupes (56R) @ 215.91” overall length ea., 80” overall width, 62.4” overall height &, 127.01” wheelbase.. my SuperDuty’s only an F-250 tho so, wud need to upgrade truck itself or, do similar trailer buy for one car haul length. Total weight per Buick is 4,200-4,500 Lbs. Ea., dry.. both also have factory a/c, which I’m guessing adds at least an additional 250 Lbs. EA… My eventual goal is to have one of these as close to fully restored as I can do &, the other one retaining as much of its current “patina”, whilst being fully restored mechanically & electrically, possibly even mod’ing it to be HYBRID would be awesome! I do wonder if first car loaded, if facing backwards, would help place majority of front-weight of both cars, more over the 3 trailer axles, then truck tongue weight ?

[@vee950]

Nice trailer I think the master bedroom should have a higher ceiling like the rear of the trailer but its all good

[@ddxauto]

You're not wrong!

[@TheMadSqu]

That was very informative and very well put together! I just wonder how you get into the cars? Are you still able to open the doors enough to get in k´like normal or do you have to go through the windows somehow?

[@ddxauto]

Through the windows dukes-of-hazzard style :)

[@joemeyer2726]

He needed escape door

[@cturnbull802]

nice rig! how easy is it getting in and out of the cars to load/unload?

[@ddxauto]

Thanks! And it requires some Dukes of Hazzard style maneuvers but no worse than any other trailer.

[@Prussia_is_not_yet_lost.]

Go big or go home, I guess. This is the size of my residential trailer I would like to have. The forefront garage I would make to an office, add some bunk beds and an additional full bath/toilet room for 2 full baths. More windows on the garage side. An full sized oven and all aluminum interior with wood finish like Azdel. So nothing can rot you away. More multifunctional chairs or desks as well. It would be an permanent residency full aluminum hooked up to the city electricity and water. I see the chassis is aluminum as well. For -40 degress Celsius winter I would have the fresh water tank only in the inside or have the bottom insulated for keeping water and waste tanks warm enough. Rising up the fresh water tank allows you for natural gravity water supply. The fresh water tank would be flat and on the cealing of the first garage where the car sits. Plumbing and electric cables all outside visible from the rooms for maintainance. Eliminate all TV, built in radio and luxury stuff. Awesome. I guess I leave these dreams for heaven since I never will have that money for one of these.

[@jakobwatts581]

This sir, is a bad ass set up. Not to mention, you have not only one but 2 of the my personal favorite 2 door cars on the planet. I just purchased a 52’ enclosed gooseneck trailer and wanted to do some sort of sleeping quarters. This video has opened my eyes to the possibilities. Question: Where do you suggest I start??

[@ddxauto]

Appreciated! And I wish I had some cogent advice on where to start, but I don't :(. Just start!

[@obsornobs6063]

I would love a setup like this but I wonder if my obs 7.3 would be able to haul this it’s one the edge of it tow capacity and I wonder how big a vehicle you can fight in there ? Also you not at the limit of that f450 if this weighs 17k fully loaded you are not even pushing it if it was bumper pulled that truck it rate between 21k and 24k lbs bumper pull and like 37klbs gooseneck/ 5th wheels capacity so your good weight wise and those vets look awesome

[@ddxauto]

Appreciated!

[@jayf6525]

Kind of like watching the videos of yachts I can never afford either.

[@Taras-Nabad]

Cool video

[@ddxauto]

Appreciated!

[@KapKen]

That thing is everything. Love it... #kapken

[@waltoneames7948]

Nice beautiful trailer .That trailer is way to low to the ground for me. as an old truck driver over the road. i know dips in the roads will make it drag the ground , plumbing underneath will get knocked off first thing.it needs aleast to be jacked up 8 inches or more .

[@asafaust8869]

Plus, low boys can get stuck on railroad tracks. He probably knows which crossings to avoid.

[@ThGrtCanadian]

I just found your video, how do you get in and out of the cars when loading and unloading. Can you post a video of the process? I'm considering a trailer that is similar, but am wondering if I should ad side door access for the in/out of the cars

[@ddxauto]

Ultimately dukes-of-hazzard style :). I have another video of the process coming out in the next few weeks.

[@spencermeeks9749]

Privileged life huh🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱

[@blauwzakjecrack]

With so much roofspace i would consider solar panels with a limiter inverter, basically these inverters will add ac power to your ac power provided by the generator. No battery needed.

[@daltonwoods7174]

hi

[@joemeyer2726]

What are you talking about? No battery so when cloudy or dark, then what? 2x lithium and onboard Cummins diesel on 50 amp panel all day long

[@ChimeInWithSochima]

What kind of skylight do you have over the shower?

[@owenmclain3327]

Enjoy watching millionaires and their cool toys. 😎

[@kenthompson4739]

Nice rig I noticed that the generator has metal 4 square junction box feeding out of generator this junction box is not weather proof shock hazard exist enjoyed video

[@hillperformancebimmers4026]

Very nice setup, a year later now, anything you would change? I am trying to do the same thing, two cars and living quarters without a stacker.

[@ddxauto]

Appreciated! Honestly it's held up well and I have no huge complaints. There's not a lot that I would change (if anything) - at least nothing worth noting.

[@hillperformancebimmers4026]

@@ddxauto Thanks for the reply and the candor. You mentioned not wanted a stacker due to the height, but with your generator being mounted up top with its surrounding fascia I would assume its similar in height to a stacker. With that in mind do you think the height would be an issue at least compared to what you have now?

[@ddxauto]

@@hillperformancebimmers4026 ​ To be honest it's probably close. I think I'm at 13' and it's fine. Even if it were a foot or 2 higher it'd probably be fine.

[@Tyronewiggums1]

Looking at similar trailer for personal use. Have CDL for length and weight but am curious how your interactions go with DOT? Do you have “not for hire” lettered anywhere?

[@ddxauto]

I do have “not for hire” posted and haven’t been stopped (yet)

[@Tyronewiggums1]

@@ddxauto thanks for the reply, knock on wood it doesn’t happen!

[@terrellroyal221]

I like this💯🗽🇺🇸👍

[@jamalsmith126]

We're did you buy this nice trailer from in Michigan. My name is jamal smith I am from Detroit michigan

[@ddxauto]

Jason Dietsch Trailers in Ohio

[@turkmenoglu62]

How much is the price in US dollars?

[@nia6849]

$100K--130k

[@jimdavis4118]

I like the trailer the way you have it set up, but are you ever worried about standing up and hitting your head on the corner of your front cabinets. Just curious.

[@ddxauto]

I sure am :) Done it more than once.

[@yungkidnf]

I just realized this is the guy that 1320 just did the garage tour on 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@ddxauto]

It is indeed ;)

[@phoenixarizona8441]

That's basically a semi trailer what truck you tow with and How's it handled the 53ft enclosed trailer

[@ddxauto]

Overall the setup does great :). I have a video I'm editing now of a trip I took earlier this year where I go over some of the details of driving and overnighting.

[@georgenewman3967]

how do you get that mattress out of the bedroom?

[@ddxauto]

George - This is a mystery you have uncovered for me. I'm sure there's an answer and it may not be a good one :).

[@richardfoster8692]

How many miles per gallon you get pulling that beast ?

[@ddxauto]

8 - 10

[@45searay]

Very nice rig……

[@ddxauto]

Appreciated!

[@skinnypimp0001]

Could you have the beds/couches put on the passenger side to make it easier to get in and out the cars

[@YENKOGT]

Tell me you are a millionaire, without saying you are a millionaire.... Daaaaaam , congratulations ! This is awesome 😎

[@ospback]

we love hearing the engine noise - the music with the fast forward ruins it! sick setup though, thanks for sharing

[@ddxauto]

y, it was a tough call but adding 5 more mins to an already long video seemed sad ;(

[@vietmanesemechanic6331]

the bed n couch should be on R side so car doors can easier open

[@ingodwetrustdellaware-inc8322]

What was the PRICE TAG on these 53' Trailer.. How much was

[@Kingcold2002]

What is the gvwr of the trailer

[@USAGamerJay]

How much was the trailer and the truck,

[@Stubones999]

Why is the genset set so high above the roof?

[@ddxauto]

It's on the roof to get more floorspace. It's higher above the roof because it sits on a aluminum lattice structure to support it. The 'hat' over it fits pretty snug as well so height-wise it is what it is.

[@rvfinder7997]

you have a killer camera, this almost looks like 4K footage

[@USAGamerJay]

Where you got that from

[@paulwall5706]

Wow 👍👍

[@ddxauto]

🙌🙌

[@stevenauld2622]

HOW DO YOU GET IN AND OUT CAR IN THERE,ITS SO TIGHT ON SIDES.

[@ddxauto]

Through the window and it works fine 🤷‍♂️

[@alabamaque9241]

Where did you get this? I have to get one made!

[@ddxauto]

www.jasondietschtrailersales.com/

[@peebking]

I wish I can get a 53 3 car enclosed, now is using a 34 2 car enclosed, cannot fit anything bigger than 2 Porsche gt3😂

[@michaeldyer6304]

That's all you need bro! And some extra tires for the track.. maybe...

[@orucreis3219]

Süper 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@dree6003]

Want a trailer just like this ... where was the order placed

[@ddxauto]

Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales in Ohio

[@heppysetiawan5073]

Nicee

[@lmbpilot7]

Why not put the beds and windows on the other side of the trailer so that you could have some escape doors on the left side?? Seems like it’s tight as hell getting out of the car when you actually drive it in there.

[@ddxauto]

I had originally spec'd a full shelf system over the passenger side tire well (which wasn't available on the other side). I removed it last minute and didn't reshuffle things. If memory serves the couches may not have been available on the other side but I could be wrong. Regardless, it's not a huge deal getting in/out.

[@speedbanditch1465]

So I had a 2019 sundowner bought new hauled hellcat 4000 km and suspension failed tires cut on frame warranty for 3 months fighting and all the Finnish was crap !!!! Don’t get me wrong nice trailer but hopefully you have better luck than I did

[@ddxauto]

boo, sucks! crossing my fingers :)

[@speedbanditch1465]

@@ddxauto if your southern u s roads are better and wish you the best loved the trailer but needed to trade in to keep sane lol

[@ktd2956]

it must be a nightmare to tow.53 feet and only 12 feet living space?.But in America you have the wide open spaces to accommodate this type of trailer(?).Here in the UK it just wouldn't be possible,our roads are so narrow and anything this length would probably need a police escort seriously,those of you who have been to the UK and drove while here will no what I mean.So envy you your wide open spaces,such beauty you have to escape to,there is nowhere in our crowded island that you can go and be totaly free and alone and we are plagued with petty rules and pointless regulations. Safe journeys and good times to our American cousins.

[@ddxauto]

Appreciate the feedback! I've had a 24, 48 and now this 53 and the 53 is really a great tow to be honest. I use this rig for purchasing cars and weekend events and the "small" living space suits the purpose well :).

[@SubToTripleThreatRC]

Where do your tools and spares go?

[@ddxauto]

Put spare wheels in the truck bed, tools in the truck and have a support vehicle typically as well.

[@SubToTripleThreatRC]

@@ddxauto Quite the operation. Good luck with your racing. It must be nice to know that you're living the dreams of so many of us.

[@paulmarcoux207]

Where is your toolbox? I'm surprised you didn't make room for a nice toolbox in this trailer also!!

[@ddxauto]

In our support trailers

[@blackwhite7193]

Can I find out the price?

[@dwsnamao22]

You can achieve 2 cars in a much shorter trailer by means of a 2 car stacker. Very common and way easier to manouver around than a 53' unit. Also give you a lot more space.

[@ddxauto]

You sure can! I preferred the longer trailer :)

[@Chris-pq6dr]

You can ask your worst truck that's out there is boards and I don't care for him

[@dhranch4627]

What on earth are you attempting to say dude? It makes zero sense.

[@kenhiett5266]

A Ford truck to pull Corvettes?

[@ddxauto]

Yep!

[@taalaitazabekov]

How much?

[@stevewoodring7870]

I would have put the couches in the garage on the passenger side instead of the drivers side.

[@ddxauto]

Me too, but after a few design iterations I ended up with them as it is. It was a process :)

[@motarded4214]

Seems like a stacker trailer and a motorhome would have been a more livable option.

[@ddxauto]

I thought about both but wanted to have/use the F450 as part of the equation. I wouldn't dislike the motorhome+stacker option :)

[@joefran619]

POT SOME FOAM ON THE CORNERS OF THEM METAL CABINET WHERE YOU HIT YOUR HEAD

[@hhazelhoff1363]

To long, car stacker way to go, you need multiple spares bro, did you install a eight track player

[@ddxauto]

Installed an eight track *and* record player!

[@RD-rr5if]

Price pliss

[@tafagafagasavea3418]

How much

[@anthonyhumbert8787]

Dot catches you you're going to be fined you're well over length.75' truck and trailer. Max trailer length is 45'. If you remove the box bed and make it a flat bed you'd be ok.

[@ddxauto]

Few folks have asked on this and it's funny. The truck is 22ft long and the trailer is 53' so at *worst* the entire rig OAL is 75' *but* since it's a gooseneck you get to lop off some in OAL. But hey, if I get dinged by DOT so be it :)

[@nia6849]

The trailer is the same length as a commercial trailer haul by semi-truck.

[@atracamoniusvlogs]

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