Converting my dully to a 10 wheel drive to handle Toyhauler

Securiti wrote:
I think I want ad that a month ago I was out in the RV broke a trailer spring and it ripped off the brake lines I didn't have any breaks thank God the truck could stop it.

Yes that is a very good piece of mind to have...but not all of us can or ever will...just a fact of life I guess but ANY truck that is rated to pull that would have been able to stop it too, it may have just taken a bit longer.
I have been watching your builds for a while, as the other poster said, I too love them for what they are...and as always, I am sorry for your loss and thank you and your son for his service.

Keep sharing...

I think I want ad that a month ago I was out in the RV broke a trailer spring and it ripped off the brake lines I didn't have any breaks thank God the truck could stop it.

Lets just put it this way. I feel a lot better now that I know I can stop on the dime now pulling 18000. And that is more important to me than making it to the top.

rehoppe wrote:
You've done very well in your selection, it seems. Now you have 'nuff truck' to slow and control the load nicely.

I'm always amazed at the folks whose only concern is wether there is enough engine to get up the hill. Forgetting that you've got to come down the other side. And NO, the trailer brakes are NOT designed to do that! lol

Idot: One with not enough brains to be an idiot. They're everywhere it seems. ;^)

Sorry, couldn't help commenting on some of the 'off the wall' posts. lol

ROFLMAO - OK, you're right.. Lets all go out and buy class 8 trucks then, everything else just wont do. :h

My comment was based on the fact that it is suggested the heavy truck is required to stop the trailer.. No it's not, you are wrong. If YOU feel it's needed then I suppose each to their own. We each drive within our own limits and what makes us feel comfortable is likely due to experience or lack of experience much like almost everything in life. Practice and knowledge is key. Some guys can haul heavy live loads and others it makes nervous. Bottom line is braking should be balanced . If you are depending on the TV brakes to transfer all that energy you may want to think about your idiot joke.. They say skunks don't smell their own stink..

OP: I never considered the brakes failing! Lets take it further, maybe 2 wheels fall off the trailer as well and there is a 100MPH tail wind pushing us down a 15% grade mountain pass with hair pin turns and angry grizzly bears all around all while the sun is in our eyes and the bridge is out ahead! :D joking ofcourse.. We can justify our actions however we want too but you don't need a reason to do what you love doing or want to do if no one is getting hurt. As I said, I appreciate your project for what it is and it's fun to watch it progress. No need to make excuses as to why you do it. (That is what I was trying to say)

Mike_LA wrote:
Kevin,

I just ran across this thread. Good work. I couldn't begin to think of taking on a task like that.

Good luck,

Thank you.

Kevin,

I just ran across this thread. Good work. I couldn't begin to think of taking on a task like that.

Good luck,

rehoppe wrote:
You've done very well in your selection, it seems. Now you have 'nuff truck' to slow and control the load nicely.

I'm always amazed at the folks whose only concern is wether there is enough engine to get up the hill. Forgetting that you've got to come down the other side. And NO, the trailer brakes are NOT designed to do that! lol

Idot: One with not enough brains to be an idiot. They're everywhere it seems. ;^)

Sorry, couldn't help commenting on some of the 'off the wall' posts. lol

I feel what you are saying. Like I said. If that one hot wire from truck to RV brakes gets a bad connection while driving. There will be very few pickups that can stop!! Safety first!!

You've done very well in your selection, it seems. Now you have 'nuff truck' to slow and control the load nicely.

I'm always amazed at the folks whose only concern is wether there is enough engine to get up the hill. Forgetting that you've got to come down the other side. And NO, the trailer brakes are NOT designed to do that! lol

Idot: One with not enough brains to be an idiot. They're everywhere it seems. ;^)

Sorry, couldn't help commenting on some of the 'off the wall' posts. lol

five'er wrote:

Securiti wrote:

CarlT100 wrote:
With your TV, mountains should be no problem. Neither should stopping. Good show.

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Thank you. I kind of think that wether it be dodge. Ford. Chevy. There is just to much RV to stop in a panic situation. And after being there myself. I don't want the death of no one to be on me because I was stupid in my judgement.

Your truck brakes are not responsable for stopping the load behind it, only on it or in it, the other is the job of your trailer brakes which if the trailer is loaded within it's limits (as is the truck)should be no problem. Now there is some skill required in pulling a trailer that is heavier than the TV however that is not something that is unheard of, every 18 wheeler on the road falls into that catagory as well as just about every RV. I can appreciate your project for what it is, it's fun to watch it progress.

I get what you are saying. But what most people don't know is if by chance that one hot wire brakes or gets a bad connection. That means no brakes. And most trucks can't stop a 18000 pound trailer on there own. The bigger truck I built can do that with no problem!!

Securiti wrote:

CarlT100 wrote:
With your TV, mountains should be no problem. Neither should stopping. Good show.

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Thank you. I kind of think that wether it be dodge. Ford. Chevy. There is just to much RV to stop in a panic situation. And after being there myself. I don't want the death of no one to be on me because I was stupid in my judgement.

Your truck brakes are not responsable for stopping the load behind it, only on it or in it, the other is the job of your trailer brakes which if the trailer is loaded within it's limits (as is the truck)should be no problem. Now there is some skill required in pulling a trailer that is heavier than the TV however that is not something that is unheard of, every 18 wheeler on the road falls into that catagory as well as just about every RV. I can appreciate your project for what it is, it's fun to watch it progress.