What size truck will I need to tow a 28,000 pound trailer?
Hey everyone,
I have been reading and trying to learn about my options for a new tow vehicle to replace our current 1999 F350 dually 7.3 powerstroke
Wife and I recently pass down our 2007 Cardinal to our son (40'er) (15,000 pounds) and have started looking for a replacement trailer for fulltime living. The (used) units we are interested in weigh 24,000 - 28,000 pounds. We don't plan to do much traveling with the large trailer but do want the TV to be able to move it when necessary...I don't want to have to be dependent on hiring someone to move it if I don't have too.
I am thinking I would like to stay with a Class 4,5, 6 vehicle.... but not opposed to the Class 7 or 8 if it comes down to it.
Some things I am considering in making the choice are....
1. I want to buy a used vehicle (maybe $15,000.00 range)
2. I would like to use the vehicle as a work truck also if possible....tow a 20' cargo trailer for work as needed
3. I would like to be able to load our 12' slide in truck camper on the vehicle and use it at times
4. I would like for it to be prior to the year 2007 so don't have the diesel emissions
As you can tell I would like for it to be a very multi-purpose vehicle :)
I have considered a used short school bus....cutting the back out for the hitch???
I appreciate any suggestions....thanks much
I have been reading and trying to learn about my options for a new tow vehicle to replace our current 1999 F350 dually 7.3 powerstroke
Wife and I recently pass down our 2007 Cardinal to our son (40'er) (15,000 pounds) and have started looking for a replacement trailer for fulltime living. The (used) units we are interested in weigh 24,000 - 28,000 pounds. We don't plan to do much traveling with the large trailer but do want the TV to be able to move it when necessary...I don't want to have to be dependent on hiring someone to move it if I don't have too.
I am thinking I would like to stay with a Class 4,5, 6 vehicle.... but not opposed to the Class 7 or 8 if it comes down to it.
Some things I am considering in making the choice are....
1. I want to buy a used vehicle (maybe $15,000.00 range)
2. I would like to use the vehicle as a work truck also if possible....tow a 20' cargo trailer for work as needed
3. I would like to be able to load our 12' slide in truck camper on the vehicle and use it at times
4. I would like for it to be prior to the year 2007 so don't have the diesel emissions
As you can tell I would like for it to be a very multi-purpose vehicle :)
I have considered a used short school bus....cutting the back out for the hitch???
I appreciate any suggestions....thanks much
