I have a TOW VEHICLE headache.
:? Hi, guys. You always come through, so I hope I have enough info to make it easy for you. I'm so confused. Bailing from our 2006 Four Winds Hurricane 32R Class A. We bought a 5th wheel, and ...
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You have to add your passenger weight to the weight of the trailer and all of the stuff you take.
With the weight and height of your trailer I would recommend a dually. But take into account that I am used to seeing 40 to 50 mph cross winds on the east side of the Sierra's.
There is a shortage of camping areas for a trailer that size in the Sierra areas. The Yellowstone area has a bigger selection I think.
If you are staying in KOA's you shouldn't have a problem. You just have to make your excursions from that site, to the area you might visit.
My nephew has a 3 axle toy hauler of about that size. And he regularly tows it onto Pismo beach with his 99 Ford diesel 4x4 f350 single axle truck. He is happy with it except for the fuel cost and is considering storing the trailer over there. Pismo is about the only place he camps. He does use it for some racing events. That old 7.3 is very reliable. He did lose the automatic one time but had it rebuilt and it is strong now. That 7.3 is short on power compared to the new ones. It struggles up Grocer Grade at 35 mph. It's a long 7%+ grade.
I would expect his 3 axles cause him to have less sway effect from cross winds than a 2 axle.
Have fun shopping and make up your own mind. Don't let the salesman sell you on a truck. Get the one you want and is all you need.
With the weight and height of your trailer I would recommend a dually. But take into account that I am used to seeing 40 to 50 mph cross winds on the east side of the Sierra's.
There is a shortage of camping areas for a trailer that size in the Sierra areas. The Yellowstone area has a bigger selection I think.
If you are staying in KOA's you shouldn't have a problem. You just have to make your excursions from that site, to the area you might visit.
My nephew has a 3 axle toy hauler of about that size. And he regularly tows it onto Pismo beach with his 99 Ford diesel 4x4 f350 single axle truck. He is happy with it except for the fuel cost and is considering storing the trailer over there. Pismo is about the only place he camps. He does use it for some racing events. That old 7.3 is very reliable. He did lose the automatic one time but had it rebuilt and it is strong now. That 7.3 is short on power compared to the new ones. It struggles up Grocer Grade at 35 mph. It's a long 7%+ grade.
I would expect his 3 axles cause him to have less sway effect from cross winds than a 2 axle.
Have fun shopping and make up your own mind. Don't let the salesman sell you on a truck. Get the one you want and is all you need.
