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Dec-02-2016 06:26 AM
BeardownAZ wrote:Txsurfer wrote:
24' Livin Lite - 4500# empty 3500# cargo cap and a 14-16' garage. I haul a Honda Pioneer 1000 in mine ( 1700#) towing with a Tundra with zero issues..a very well balanced trailer and all aluminum construction. downside - your going to have to adjust your budget..
Yeah I like those. That's the way to go anymore, the aluminum construction. Definitely lightens the load a lot. I've looked at those online, not sure if I could squeeze the cash but would like too. That would be my first route to go if cash were no option.
Dec-02-2016 05:23 AM
BeardownAZ wrote:
Hello. Looking to get a toy hauler, used, that I can tow with my 2014 f-150 ecoboost. Will need hauling a polaris Rzr 4 900. In the $5000-7000 range. Seen a few Carsons fun runners and Thors in that range. Any thoughts suggestions? Needs to sleep 2 adults 3 kids. Doesn't have to have fuel station or generator though I prefer on board generator. Thanks
Dec-02-2016 05:03 AM
Txsurfer wrote:
24' Livin Lite - 4500# empty 3500# cargo cap and a 14-16' garage. I haul a Honda Pioneer 1000 in mine ( 1700#) towing with a Tundra with zero issues..a very well balanced trailer and all aluminum construction. downside - your going to have to adjust your budget..
Dec-01-2016 12:10 PM
Dec-01-2016 08:28 AM
lincster wrote:BeardownAZ wrote:
Well kinda makes you wonder why they even make half ton "lite" trailers for. So I keep hearing the wind issue. Now explain this to me. Is a f250 that much heavier then a equivalent f-150?? Or is it the heavier duty suspension that makes it easier to steer in the heavy winds?
All a marketing ploy.... Sell more units cause everyone has a 1/2 ton.
Anyway, a F250/350 just has bigger/beefier components.
Brakes, axles, frame, coils, drive shaft etc. Everything is beefier.
Plus the diesel engine. 🙂
Dec-01-2016 07:59 AM
BeardownAZ wrote:
Hello. Looking to get a toy hauler, used, that I can tow with my 2014 f-150 ecoboost. Will need hauling a polaris Rzr 4 900. In the $5000-7000 range. Seen a few Carsons fun runners and Thors in that range. Any thoughts suggestions? Needs to sleep 2 adults 3 kids. Doesn't have to have fuel station or generator though I prefer on board generator. Thanks
Nov-30-2016 01:31 PM
BeardownAZ wrote:
Well kinda makes you wonder why they even make half ton "lite" trailers for. So I keep hearing the wind issue. Now explain this to me. Is a f250 that much heavier then a equivalent f-150?? Or is it the heavier duty suspension that makes it easier to steer in the heavy winds?
Nov-30-2016 11:26 AM
BeardownAZ wrote:
Well kinda makes you wonder why they even make half ton "lite" trailers for. So I keep hearing the wind issue. Now explain this to me. Is a f250 that much heavier then a equivalent f-150?? Or is it the heavier duty suspension that makes it easier to steer in the heavy winds?
Nov-30-2016 10:16 AM
Nov-30-2016 08:31 AM
lincster wrote:You can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink.BeardownAZ wrote:
Minds not made up at all. Sure adding more items to a trailer will no doubt change tongue weights and such. I was merely adding to the fact that I believe a 1/2 ton can do more then most will give credit for and not everyone needs a huge truck to haul. I do understand that it is easy to overload it. It will give me pause to think about possibly changing configurations(ie placement of toy, water tank locations etc). Have actually seen a few Funrunners in the 21 to 22ft length with like a 12.5ft cargo area that were tall enough to fit the Rzr in. Granted they didn't have much for cabinetry but that is ok with me if they would work with everything else.
From the 17 years I have been doing toyhaulers and trucks, folks that don't/can't change their truck will justify it however they can. They just end up coming back here in a year or so saying they moved up to a F250 or something and night and day difference.
I had a F350 SRW that I ordered, Weld wheels, BFG's etc. Loved that truck.
But ordered a 41' 5th wheel and knew I would be over all of my tow ratings.
Traded it in 1 year after buying it, took the hit, and got the right truck for my trailer.
So I just don't preach, I practice what I preach.
Nov-30-2016 08:03 AM