Choosing between two 31 foot RLDS trailers
My husband and I 77 and 76 have had a 27 foot 1994 Award trailer for 18 years. We are looking at replacing it with either a Coachman Freedom Express 281 RLDS or a Forest River Surveyer 266 RLDS. Any...
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AirSupport wrote:
Some have suggested that the "new trucks" have enhanced hauling capabilities than their older predessesors, which I have no qualms about. However when we look at proxim's previous posts, his truck has "142,000 miles" on it so I doubt it's one of these "new" ones that have been mentioned.
Second, his choice of hauling around up to an 8,520lb trailer with brakes that went out, yet he made multiple stops and continued to do so to for 40 miles (all his words, not mine), makes me repeat that I'd never take any of his advice on towing. It shows a lack of common sense regarding safety for all on the road.
Nah, the trailer was only 8240 then. Here are the specs on the truck.
GVWR = 6700
FAWR = 3700
RAWR = 3900
GCWR = 14000
Truck Weight (loaded with fuel) = 5,540
With the trailer attached
Steer Axle = 3220
Drive Axle = 3500
Trailer Axle = 7060
Gross Combined = 13780
Granted I was 20 lbs over GVWR when I went across the scale, but I'm not to worried about it. After burning off a couple of gallons of fuel, I'd be back under anyway. I typically run the tongue on the heavier side, around 15 percent. If I really wanted to I could shift weight around and lighten the tongue some. But I enjoy the way it tows in all kinds of conditions so I'll leave well enough alone.
