Dinghy towing a lifted truck

CA Traveler wrote:

Ron, Why would the OP want to tow a trailer to the oil fields with his truck? If he doesn't take the MH to the fields then he doesn't save any housing money. I think the OPs and others intention is clear. The OP has a MH and wants to flat tow the truck to the oil fields. If he can't flat tow the truck then towing a trailer with the truck on it is a possible option.

A trailer adds weight and the MH hitch needs to handle the weight.

Yes, that is what I wanted to convey. I see large pickups on trailers quite often. The hitch just needs to be handle the weight and the MH able to pull it.


Yeah, but the "trailer" part was started by Roy:

Posted By: RoyB on 07/04/14 07:40am

If it were me I would get me a smaller high clearance trailer just for those off-road places that catches your interest and leave the big beast at home for the long haul trips.

There is a time and place for both styles of so called camping...

Roy Ken

Annnnd, I believe he was referring to a travel trailer...not a car hauler.

Ron

Our JKU has 5" of suspension and 37's. I use a custom front bumper with tow bar connectors and an 8" riser on the MH hitch. Tracks perfectly.

I would not trust standard baseplates for lifted vehicles.

Need to get the tow bar within level as per mfr.

Bear in mind the hitch riser increases leverage so need to derate hitch accordingly; IOW oversized hitch rating.

Not all lifts are done with proper caster angle and wheel offset for proper tracking and centering when towed. That's a big unknown without testing.

Best of luck.

Ron, Why would the OP want to tow a trailer to the oil fields with his truck? If he doesn't take the MH to the fields then he doesn't save any housing money. I think the OPs and others intention is clear. The OP has a MH and wants to flat tow the truck to the oil fields. If he can't flat tow the truck then towing a trailer with the truck on it is a possible option.

A trailer adds weight and the MH hitch needs to handle the weight.

Yes, that is what I wanted to convey. I see large pickups on trailers quite often. The hitch just needs to be handle the weight and the MH able to pull it.

lanerd wrote:

CA Traveler wrote:
What is your hitch rating? The truck plus trailer will add a lot of weight.

:h Huh? I don't think anyone said anything about pulling the truck and a trailer behind the mh. They were referring to using the truck to pull a trailer instead of using the mh.

Sundance... I too would be very hesitant to pull a lifted truck behind my mh...especially one that has been lifted that much. So, maybe a trailer would be in your best interest.

Ron

Ron, Why would the OP want to tow a trailer to the oil fields with his truck? If he doesn't take the MH to the fields then he doesn't save any housing money. I think the OPs and others intention is clear. The OP has a MH and wants to flat tow the truck to the oil fields. If he can't flat tow the truck then towing a trailer with the truck on it is a possible option.

A trailer adds weight and the MH hitch needs to handle the weight.

CA Traveler wrote:
What is your hitch rating? The truck plus trailer will add a lot of weight.

:h Huh? I don't think anyone said anything about pulling the truck and a trailer behind the mh. They were referring to using the truck to pull a trailer instead of using the mh.

Sundance... I too would be very hesitant to pull a lifted truck behind my mh...especially one that has been lifted that much. So, maybe a trailer would be in your best interest.

Ron

What is your hitch rating? The truck plus trailer will add a lot of weight.

Is a trailer a possibility? JMO

If it were me I would get me a smaller high clearance trailer just for those off-road places that catches your interest and leave the big beast at home for the long haul trips.

There is a time and place for both styles of so called camping...

Roy Ken

Yea, the problem is I did all of this so that I can use the coach for work in the oilfield. So instead of staying in camp or hotel I'd stay in the coach and collect loa. So I need my truck! I guess selling this truck, and buying one a little more suitable is the answer. I'm on hold with Demco, wanting to get their opinion. But two people have said it's not a good idea and one said don't even try. It's becoming clear...

Buy a tow car?