Best Design Trailer for Half-Ton

The most objective threads here . I tow a 6300 lbs dry 31 foot camper.mine is a double bunk bunk house with queen model.i tow with a tundra crewmax. I am fine. During one one my trips I actually say a double slide camper which was around 26-28 feet. I thought it was cool. You should be fine I think.

The GVWR which is important. But no one seems to factor in the RAWR. You need to weigh you TV loaded with your gear, full tank of fuel,passengers just as if you were heading out. Weigh both front and rear axles.

Consult the sticker on your door jamb to see your max. RAWR. Subtract your actual rear axle as weighed from the RAWR to see what amount of weight that can be added. This amount includes, tongue weight, and the weight of your distribution hitch.

Can you tow more than what the rear axle is rated for? Of coarse. Safely, maybe. It's your call.

I can't imagine why anyone wants to push the limit on GVWR. Know what your tow vehicle is rated for and get the TT that will meet those limits. Wireman

augustpilot wrote:
I have a Starcraft Autum Ridge, one slide trailer. It is a good trailer and may have to stay with it. I do not want to upgrade truck to 3/4 ton because of expense. Would like to find a 28 to 30 ft trailer with two slides, one in bedroom where maybe could have a good closet. Now only have 2 shirt closets by bed. Looking to see if anyone in group has found a great floor plan in 2 slide trailer to pull with half ton truck. I know there are a lot of variables, just looking for trailers I can pull up and look at. Thanks.

Looks like the weight cops have derailed your question about a 28'-30' TT with 2 slides.

Use this website http://changingears.com/rv-sec-manufacturers-type-tt.shtml to chase down TT mfg websites.
You may want to use other RV websites such as IRV2.com or RVforum.net for more info your seeking and some one may have the same combo. The last one is the friendliest.
Good luck on your search

Rockwood Ultra Lite 2604WS Specs


Sleeps 5

Slides 2

Hitch Weight 714 lbs

Ship Weight 5,779 lbs

Cargo Capacity 1,508 lbs

GVWR 7,714 lbs

Length 29'-6"

The OP asked about a trailer . Look at the Rockwood ultra lite 2604( I think that is the model # . Two slides ,one is a closet in the bedroom. Under 30 ft. and under 6000 lbs dry . Wana RV has one in stock and they are good about posting the weight that is actually on the trailer when they get it.

rbpru wrote:
One has to be careful when it comes to payload. I had a 2002 F-150 two wheel drive. The sales sticker showed the standard towing package plus an option that gave it and extra 500 lbs. of payload.

Not having towed a TT since the 1970’s we decided to rent a 25 ft. TT with slide, it was well within the listed F-150 truck limits. However, what I did not know was that this F-150 also had the low emissions package; which was a fancy way of saying it had a 200 hp. V-6.

10 days in the Ozarks with a top speed of 50 to 55 mph and having to play the gas pedal to keep it from down shifting was a TV lesson well learned.

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You looked at the wrong 150 truck limits. there are as many 150 versions as there are trailers. Some will only tow 3500lbs, and some will tow 11,000lbs. You have to look at the capacities for the specific 150 truck you are using. You also MUST first know which F150 you have.

aguablanco wrote:


I think you may be misconstruing how the term "bumper pull" is being used. It simply denotes a hitch and ball system, as opposed to a 5er. I couldn't imagine using the hole in the bumper for anything either.
RichH

I consider "bumper pull" and "ON the bumper" to be two different animals. The poster said "on" I took that to mean using the bumper.

However, you may be right in what they meant to express.... I hope you are right. Yes, that bumper may be rated at 500/5000, but they sure do bend under that pressure. I have seen many of hanging bumpers over the years.

One has to be careful when it comes to payload. I had a 2002 F-150 two wheel drive. The sales sticker showed the standard towing package plus an option that gave it and extra 500 lbs. of payload.

Not having towed a TT since the 1970’s we decided to rent a 25 ft. TT with slide, it was well within the listed F-150 truck limits. However, what I did not know was that this F-150 also had the low emissions package; which was a fancy way of saying it had a 200 hp. V-6.

10 days in the Ozarks with a top speed of 50 to 55 mph and having to play the gas pedal to keep it from down shifting was a TV lesson well learned.

What looks good on paper, extra weight capacity and low emissions features, does not always work out in the real world.

Yes you can dump a ton of fertilized on the bed of a half-ton a couple of times a year and never notice the wear and tear but that is different than towing for an extended period of time.

Floor plan, Tow Vehicle and Cost all have to be a good match.

The park I just stayed at had a dodge 1500 reg cab pulling a 26-27 foot toy hauler loaded with a goldwing in the back....Glad I left before they did!

aguablanco wrote:

cbshoestring wrote:

GordonThree wrote:
I thought my 20ft is pushing the payload on my 1/2 ton, can't imagine hanging a 28-30 ft on the bumper.

Good luck on your search, maybe one of those high tech aluminum frame models?

1st....on the bumper ??????

Anyone towing with a bumper mounted ball should be hog tied and beat with a wet noodle. I wouldn't pull a utility trailer on my bumber.

2nd....20ft is pushing the payload.

That must be one stout 20' trailer. My 19' has a dry weight of 2,600 with 900 payload for a total of 3,500. No where, not even close, to the 1668lb payload of my 1/2 ton RAM 1500.

3rd.... the length of a trailer has nothing to do with the payload placed on a truck. Sure, one can assume that a longer trailer will also be heavier, but last time I checked... adding LxWxH had nothing to do with weight.

I think you may be misconstruing how the term "bumper pull" is being used. It simply denotes a hitch and ball system, as opposed to a 5er. I couldn't imagine using the hole in the bumper for anything either.
RichH

Actually. the step bumper on "most" full size trucks, or SUVs is rated for no less than 5000lb, and 500lb tongue weight. And before the advent of receiver hitches, It was widely used to tow boats, popup campers, utility trailers ect, ect... Well anything less than the rated cap of the bumper.
Receiver hitches are a relativity new technology. Before they were introduced. If you were to need a heavier hitch. You had to order one specifically made for your vehicle.

So you should not be surprised to see boat trailers, and such sitting on Step, Bumper mounts. That is why the holes are there.