Oct-20-2016 10:32 AM
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marksz71 wrote:
I would however, consider an airbag system...one to improve comfort/ride, but also safety, towing and handling. Anyone have experience with those?
Oct-20-2016 09:38 PM
dedmiston wrote:
Hey Mark - I tow a toy hauler in the range that you're looking at. I wouldn't dream of towing it with less truck. This trailer is huge. The last thing I would want is to have to sweat the safety of an overloaded truck while pulling it.
Get the dually. I wondered how I would feel driving a dually as my daily driver. It's fine. Parking isn't an issue, especially in the newer models with the backup cameras. I stick it between the lines EVERY SINGLE TIME. And I get out and check after I park and if I missed my space I'll get back in and fix it. There's a Facebook group in my town where they post pictures of people who park like morons. It's my pledge to never see my picture on there.
It's easier to drive and park than I would have thought. And more importantly, towing is very comfortable. Don't chance it though. You dealer might not even let you off the lot if your truck is overweight. Even my sales guy made a point of asking me what I drove before he closed the deal.
Good luck. Come say Hello in the Toy Hauler forum.
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2014 RAM 3500 Diesel 4x4 Dually long bed. B&W RVK3600 hitch • 2015 Crossroads Elevation Homestead Toy Hauler ("The Taj Mahauler") • <\br >Toys:
Oct-20-2016 12:27 PM
TXiceman wrote:
Dually truck and only the very newest are rated to tow and handle the pin weigh of that much trailer.
You might be better served to look at motorhomes and tow a small car.
A few of the states will require an upgraded license of you are over 26,000# combined weight.
Ken
Oct-20-2016 12:14 PM
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Oct-20-2016 11:28 AM
agesilaus wrote:
A glance at the Trailer Life towing guide for 2013 shows that SUV has a max towing capacity of 7900 pounds: Link
You need a newer one ton pickup with dual rear wheels to even think about hauling a 45 ft TT. I say newer since the trucks starting around 2011 have seen a major increase in towing and payload capacities.
Oct-20-2016 11:28 AM
marksz71 wrote:
When I say newb...very new. In fact, we don't have a trailer...yet. We're about two years out from getting the trailer, and as we look around to determine what we want...the trailer gets bigger. We want a toy hauler, and I would prefer a 14-16, which of course reduces the living space which is what my wife wants. Regardless, what we want/will get will end up being a triple axel 45 foot trailer. If I recall...they come in around 16K - 18K pounds and 20K-22K GVW. Here is the problem...I have a 2013 Denali 2500 HD with Duramax. I assumed when I bought it, it would be fine to tow whatever we bought...now concerned that may not be the case. Obviously I'm not concerned about power, it's the weight. I have zero desire to own a dually...sorry; I just can't see driving a dually around when I'm not towing a big trailer. My first concern in safety for the family while driving of course. so here goes...can I safely tow that large of trailer with a 2500? I have been looking at airbag systems...would this make it safe and much more likely? Can I upgrade to a 3500 single and add air bags? Would wider tires help with the footprint enough to make a difference? Am I stuck with a dually only for this application? Can the experts provide some mentoring? Thanks! Mark
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