Jun-23-2013 03:53 PM
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Jul-17-2013 04:32 AM
gtsum wrote:
FWIW, I have a 13 Ram 1500 Laramie and my payload is quite low...and the 28dsbh is the camper I want to get...so, I might well be looking at a 3/4 ton diesel
Jul-16-2013 05:14 PM
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Jul-15-2013 06:15 PM
Jul-15-2013 06:08 PM
bbweasel wrote:
Hello Everyone. I've been researching travel trailers for over 6 months and have found this forum extremely valuable. Thanks to all that take the time to respond to the questions posted by the members. It has become increasingly difficult to evaluate information you get from the RV dealerships on trailer/tow combinations. My family of four is looking at the Jayco White Hawk 28DSBH as our first travel trailer and thought this would be a good choice. The 28DSBH yellow sticker is around 5700 dry and 7500 max. In addition, I am looking at upgrading one of my vehicles to tow the Jayco and would appreciate anyone's experiences or comments including use of WDH, Sway controllers, and brake controllers. I want to "enjoy the tow" as much as the camping.
1. 2013 Dodge Ram Express 4x4, Crew cab, Hemi, tow pkg with 3.92 gears (10,000 max tow)
2. 2013 Chevy Silverado 4x4, Crew cab, 5.3, tow pkg
(9,600 max tow)
3. 2011 Nissan Armada SL 4x4, 5.6, tow pkg ( either the 2.93 or 3.35 rear end) (9000 max tow)
4. 2013 Ford F150 FX4 4x4, crew cab, 3.5 Ecoboost, 3.73 gears
(11,000 max tow)
bbweasel wrote:
Thanks for the quick reply and the useful information. I "plan" to pack the truck pretty light with 2 adults, 2 small kids, and few lightweight items in the truck bed and pack most of the camping equipment including 4 bikes with the TT and don't see loading it with more than 1000#'s. I would rather not go above a 1/2 truck so I may need to look at a smaller/lighter TT with similar features.
bbweasel wrote:
I think the EcoBoost F-150 may be a great option and found one local with low miles with Max Tow pkg for a pretty good deal. It's a certified 2011 but I've been reading there are a lot of customer complaints with EcoBoost for this year.
bbweasel wrote:
Hello again everyone. To update my progress on selecting a tow vehicle, I have narrowed down my choices to pull a loaded 7500# TT or less (if I go with a smaller unit) Any input would be greatly appreciated.
2013 RAM 1500 Big Horn with 3.92 gears, 10,000 tow, 1430 payload
2013 Ford F-150 Super Crew Ecoboost, Max tow pkg, 11,000 tow, 1800 payload.
2013 RAM 2500 Big Horn, 6.7 Diesel, 17,000 tow, 2400 payload (overkill????)
There are some really great incentives on the 2013's right now. The Ford is sounding pretty good with the larger payload capacity to accommodate hitch weight.
Jul-15-2013 11:23 AM
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Jun-24-2013 06:11 PM
bbweasel wrote:
Question for Jonitza. Do you know which rear end you have on your 06 Armada? 2.93 or 3.3x? I was told by the local Nissan dealer that the Armada will tow 9000 regardless of the rear end ratio.
Jun-24-2013 05:42 PM
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