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โOct-27-2016 03:17 PM
LVJJJ wrote:
Here we go again. Why oh why does everyone with a 1/2 to truck (or so it seems) wants to tow a big long trailer right close to all capacities????
That's too much trailer, try something 24' or less and don't believe the maufactureres statements that their trailers are "light." What a joke.
I have a '94 GMC Suburban K1500 1/2 ton with 350, 3.73 gears, heavy duty towing package (trans cooler, oil cooler, extra sway bars, etc.) Supposed to be able to tow 10,000 lbs. I tow a 22' 4500 lb Tahoe "Lite" (yeah right, maufactureres info says its supposed to be 2900 dry, it's actually 4300). Use an Equal-I-zer hitch so don't even know it's back there. When we towed a 30' double slide Arctic Fox we did it with an '88 454 3/4 ton Suburban.
So, if you buy this trailer, I hope I don't end up on the same hiway with you.
โOct-27-2016 02:38 PM
rbpru wrote:
Here are some across the scales real numbers:
2011 F-150 E-boost, sticker max cargo 1411 lbs.
subtract:
2 Adults and dog. 500 lbs
Truck cap 200 lbs
Camp gear and tools in bed 100 lbs.
This leaves 611 lbs for tongue weight.
Dutchmen Dry weight 5004 lbs becomes 6200 lbs across the scales when loaded for the road.
With the WD hitch redistributing the weight, the change in axle weight shows my load is near or at the the max cargo limit.
After 23,000 towing miles in three years, including two trips to the Rockies, the desert and the OK an TX cross winds, I can say the towing combination is fine; however, there is no doubt it does increase the wear and tear on tires and shocks.
So run your numbers and I think that unless you travel very light, you will find you will exceed your max cargo rather quickly.
Good luck.
โOct-26-2016 08:04 AM
LVJJJ wrote:Actually trucks have improved a bit over the last 22 years.
I have a '94 GMC Suburban K1500 1/2 ton with 350, 3.73 gears, heavy duty towing package (trans cooler, oil cooler, extra sway bars, etc.) Supposed to be able to tow 10,000 lbs. I tow a 22' 4500 lb Tahoe "Lite" (yeah right, maufactureres info says its supposed to be 2900 dry, it's actually 4300). Use an Equal-I-zer hitch so don't even know it's back there. When we towed a 30' double slide Arctic Fox we did it with an '88 454 3/4 ton Suburban.
So, if you buy this trailer, I hope I don't end up on the same hiway with you.
โOct-26-2016 08:00 AM
LVJJJ wrote:Why not? I can think of several reasons why I would.
Here we go again. Why oh why does everyone with a 1/2 to truck (or so it seems) wants to tow a big long trailer right close to all capacities????...
โOct-26-2016 07:48 AM
LVJJJ wrote:
Here we go again. Why oh why does everyone with a 1/2 to truck (or so it seems) wants to tow a big long trailer right close to all capacities????...
So, if you buy this trailer, I hope I don't end up on the same hiway with you.
โOct-26-2016 04:55 AM
MFL wrote:
OK, just for fun, and this thread seems to have died.
I backed my 250 with small 6'x8' trailer up at the leaf drop off. It has 18" sides, so good leaf hauler. Guy backing in next to me with 3'x5' little trailer, that I could have pulled with my bicycle, but he had a 150. He had a little trouble, as he could not see the dinky little trailer in his mirrors. He got out said hi, and I said that is too big of a trailer for your truck. He said huh, you don't think the truck is big enough? I said it is just a 150 is it not? He said you can't be serious, most people make fun of my little trailer. I said ya, kidding, just thinking of a forum I enjoy, where everyone says you need a bigger truck. Nice fellow, gave me a friendly smile, and a have a good day as we departed.
Jerry
โOct-25-2016 03:43 PM
MFL wrote:
OK, just for fun, and this thread seems to have died.
I backed my 250 with small 6'x8' trailer up at the leaf drop off. It has 18" sides, so good leaf hauler. Guy backing in next to me with 3'x5' little trailer, that I could have pulled with my bicycle, but he had a 150. He had a little trouble, as he could not see the dinky little trailer in his mirrors. He got out said hi, and I said that is too big of a trailer for your truck. He said huh, you don't think the truck is big enough? I said it is just a 150 is it not? He said you can't be serious, most people make fun of my little trailer. I said ya, kidding, just thinking of a forum I enjoy, where everyone says you need a bigger truck. Nice fellow, gave me a friendly smile, and a have a good day as we departed.
Jerry
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