Which tow rig?
I recently purchased a 40' fifth wheel toy hauler, triple slide. The dry weight is 14,050 lbs., I figure 1000 lbs. of gear, my motorcycle is about 950 lbs., hers is 650 lbs. We try to two with minimal...
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2oldman wrote:Binkley2 wrote:Yes, but the 650 will ride like a shopping cart. If you have too much money lying around the Freightliner Sportchassis is a good rig. If you have time and want something really capable, get a Class 8 OTR tractor that's been rebuilt for large RV hauling.
Do I really need to look at medium duty trucks like an F-650 or a Kodiak?Binkley2 wrote:He's lying. There's a good chance he got rid of it because it was not handling fine.
The guy I bought it from pulled it with a Chevy 2500 with an 8.1 gas engine and said it handled it just fine.
Take a serious look at the late model 350/3500's they've been significantly beefed up compared to your '96 Ford. If you have unlimited funds go the the MDT and you'll have no worries for sure. But all three of the one ton DRW will handle your trailer. Just my two cents worth.
Dan
