Which truck?

Halmfamily wrote:
The DW and I are looking at moving into a DP for our next RV, will be our retirement unit when that time comes. That being said we are looking at possible trucks for the toad. We would like 4 wheel drive and the ability to carry a gold cart in the bed. We will purchase the truck probably this year it's paid for when we get the DP.

So what say you. Chevy, Ford, Dodge or Toyota. Full size or can we get away with a smaller truck like the Colorado?

Thanks for the input.

Halmfamily,
Well, we've towed our '11 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Extended Cab for several years now and have been thoroughly happy. Now here's the deal. Some folks absolutely MUST have a BRAND NEW TOAD or a BRAND NEW TRUCK to use as a toad. Well, the problem(s) with purchasing a newer than '15 Chevy or GMC 4x4 that's flat towable is, the negative battery needs to be disconnected and reconnected each and every time you get ready to tow or, get ready to disconnect from towing.

To some, that's not that big a deal. But, in our '11 GMC, there's no disconnecting the battery cables. And, one more thing. If you're intending on getting a DP, I'd highly recommend the M & G Braking system. The prime reason is, there's ABSOLUTELY NOTHING on the inside of the trucks cab for braking.

All of the business is done under the hood. Their unit, fits between the power brake booster and the master cylinder. You NEVER have to hook anything to the brake pedal etc. Not only that but, with most DP units, you get either an EXHAUST BRAKE or, a COMPRESSION BRAKE. With either one of those, your toads brakes will NOT BE ACTIVATED.

The toads brakes are activated by air pressure from the coach and, it's proportional too. Meaning that, the harder you push on the coach brakes, the harder the trucks brakes are applied. We've been using that M & G braking system for a few years and wouldn't use any other braking system, especially with a DP. One more benefit. Since the M & G unit DOES NOT press on the brake pedal, you don't have to worry about brake light conflict with toad signals from the coach.

There are some really, really nice and clean, '14s and below out there that can be flat towed, as long as they're 4x4 units. By the way, Ford, did not get into the F-150 flat towing business 'till 2012 and newer. The '11's and down, ARE NOT FLAT TOWABLE, even though they're 4x4. Good luck.
Scott

34 days on the road and no problems with the Colorado.

I have been happy with out 2004 light duty 3/4 4x4 Silverado. No steering lock, no need to leave a key in the ignition, no fuses to pull. Brake buddy for aux. braking as I used to switch between the truck and a jeep. If I was only using the truck I would probable consider a different braking system. 10,000 lb. demco tow bar. Hopkins wiring harness for dinghy taillights.

I haul a Polaris 800 rzr in the bed and it works perfectly.

We haven't looked at any particular DP but the ones I have looked have a tag axle. The DP will be used, budget around $150000. We already have a golf cart we use on the property, just a basic electric model, nothing fancy.

The reason I'm waiting on a truck purchase as I don't need one yet, still have our dually we use to pull the FW and our tractor with.

Halmfamily wrote:
The DW and I are looking at moving into a DP for our next RV, will be our retirement unit when that time comes. That being said we are looking at possible trucks for the toad. We would like 4 wheel drive and the ability to carry a gold cart in the bed. We will purchase the truck probably this year it's paid for when we get the DP.

So what say you. Chevy, Ford, Dodge or Toyota. Full size or can we get away with a smaller truck like the Colorado?

Thanks for the input.

I don't know why you are waiting if you can afford a gold cart for the back of the truck. I have several friends that tow 4X4 silverado with Golf Carts in the back.
With any Toad purchase you need to check the owner's manual and I always look at a couple Toad guides. Like the FMCA towing guide. I also like the Remco's towing guide.
What DP are you looking at? As stated check the towing capacity.
Bill

You'll have to find one which allows the transfer case to shift to neutral. And you'll have to make sure your new DP can tow more than 5,000# like some of them are rated for.

Bill