Towing 35' TT with Nissan Armada *pics*
Howdy Gents, I recently purchased a new 2014 Heartland Trail Runner with the intention of using my current TV, which is a 2011 Nissan Armada with the factory "Big Tow Package" (tranny cooler, bigge...
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I used to tow a similar trailer with a Toyota Tundra. It did the job, but it was not ideal. I was right at the limits of tow rating and over on payload. I installed airbags and suspension upgrades on the truck. It was a little better but I could still feel the trailer affecting the truck too much. I didn't feel safe on the long trips I take with my family along. I upgraded to a Ram 2500 6.4L and it was night and day compared to the Tundra! Much, much more stable ride in the Ram 2500.
I agree with Major Gator, that trailer is ideally 3/4 ton territory. There are some F150 HD trucks that would probably handle it very good as well. That said...you will see much worse when touring campgrounds. I see loads of 1/2 ton trucks pulling 5th wheels...the worse I saw was a new Ford Explorer pulling a 34' Jayco travel trailer (newer fiberglass model). And that was through the Smokey Mountains...can't imagine that!
I agree with Major Gator, that trailer is ideally 3/4 ton territory. There are some F150 HD trucks that would probably handle it very good as well. That said...you will see much worse when touring campgrounds. I see loads of 1/2 ton trucks pulling 5th wheels...the worse I saw was a new Ford Explorer pulling a 34' Jayco travel trailer (newer fiberglass model). And that was through the Smokey Mountains...can't imagine that!
