โDec-12-2018 08:25 PM
โDec-28-2018 05:38 PM
Texas51 wrote:
I wonder why no one is making a 3 row pickup or a pickup with a SUV body. Imagine a SUV on a F250 chasis with 3 rows. Not just for the camper trailer type. I would imagine other uses for it as well.
โDec-28-2018 05:04 PM
โDec-28-2018 04:34 PM
โDec-20-2018 05:40 AM
Grit dog wrote:
Some of You guys could over analyze a grain of rice!
To tx51, you're talking 3rd row vs having a kid ride front and center. Have you tried that combo, putting your smallest crumb muncher between you n mama for an all day ride or 10?
Get the SUV if you need the seats. Or a van....but who wants to drive a NV3500 to work or the store???
A new Armada will pull a 3 ton trailer just fine. Set up the wdh, brakes, and go.
โDec-19-2018 01:23 PM
โDec-15-2018 05:39 PM
Texas51 wrote:I personally have never seen legal ramifications for being over weight. Like I said earlier it's about comfort level when towing. When your at max weight you feel every expansion joint in the concrete. It's more of a white-knuckle Drive. Crosswinds semi's passing braking ect. It's just a more pleasant experience towing long distance with more truck then you need, stress levels go down. It's your money and your decesion. Best of luck with your decesion.Huntindog wrote:troubledwaters wrote:And if it turns out that he is at 15% and over his TVs rating..... YOU will be writing the check for his new TV?
All of his trailers start off with tongue weights in the 10% to 12% range. 12% is a reasonable number to use to calculate the loaded tongue weight for purposes of calculating payload and contemplating tow vehicles. 50 lbs of tongue weight one way or the other is not a catastrophe. Your opinion may vary.
It's ok. It seems to be close. I would probably be fine with the Armada but I rather go over a bit than be right at the max. Let pretend I go over by 1 lbs. No big deal. It will not make a difference to be 1lbs over. Now I have a accident. Doesnt matter if the weight had nothing to do with it. I still went over the limit and I am sure you can face legal consequences for going over the weight. I reather be on the safe side just to be sure. On another forum some guy is towing a 6,500lbs trailer with a Armada. Toung weight at 1,000 lbs said he had no issues. I have no you t the Armada can do it. I just want to make sure it's safe and within the limits of the manufacturer.
โDec-15-2018 11:17 AM
Huntindog wrote:troubledwaters wrote:And if it turns out that he is at 15% and over his TVs rating..... YOU will be writing the check for his new TV?
All of his trailers start off with tongue weights in the 10% to 12% range. 12% is a reasonable number to use to calculate the loaded tongue weight for purposes of calculating payload and contemplating tow vehicles. 50 lbs of tongue weight one way or the other is not a catastrophe. Your opinion may vary.
โDec-15-2018 07:43 AM
โDec-15-2018 12:08 AM
troubledwaters wrote:And if it turns out that he is at 15% and over his TVs rating..... YOU will be writing the check for his new TV?
All of his trailers start off with tongue weights in the 10% to 12% range. 12% is a reasonable number to use to calculate the loaded tongue weight for purposes of calculating payload and contemplating tow vehicles. 50 lbs of tongue weight one way or the other is not a catastrophe. Your opinion may vary.
โDec-14-2018 09:44 PM
temccarthy1 wrote:Texas51 wrote:APT wrote:
Friends tow a 6200 pound dry TT with a 2018 Armada. Tows very well once WDH is adjusted. Yes, you may be slightly over GVWR/payload with a larger family, but it can tow well.
If you are looking at saving money, check out Nissan's NV3500. 2WD only and not as high end features available, but very good values, lots of payload, and same strong engine/trans as Armada.
WoW!! Your awesome. I looked at the NV200 a while ago as a camper van. Had no idea the NV3500 beast excited. That is a great idea. I appreciate the advice everyone. I ha e read alot but experience is a big factor so thanks! Anyone have any of the brands or models for the TTs I listed? You like them?
I have a 2014 Bullet 285RLS ( Rear Living /slide). It has a dry weight of 5650 and a tongue weight of 560 empty. I pull it with a 2013 Expedition XLT. It pulls it very well with plenty of power and very little sway.with an E2 WD hitch. Have owned it for 4 seasons and cannot say enough about the quality! It may be an Ultralite but have had no issues with any component! It has a 30' box with plenty of room and a 13 ft superslide! Only issue was a cracked plastic fender skirt that was easily replaced. Bullet is a higher quality and amenity model of Keystone trailers. I have never seen a negative review of Bullets even though there are numerous negative Keystone TT reviews of some other models.
Highly recommend a Bullet for a lot of room with minimum weight.
โDec-14-2018 06:25 PM
Texas51 wrote:APT wrote:
Friends tow a 6200 pound dry TT with a 2018 Armada. Tows very well once WDH is adjusted. Yes, you may be slightly over GVWR/payload with a larger family, but it can tow well.
If you are looking at saving money, check out Nissan's NV3500. 2WD only and not as high end features available, but very good values, lots of payload, and same strong engine/trans as Armada.
WoW!! Your awesome. I looked at the NV200 a while ago as a camper van. Had no idea the NV3500 beast excited. That is a great idea. I appreciate the advice everyone. I ha e read alot but experience is a big factor so thanks! Anyone have any of the brands or models for the TTs I listed? You like them?
โDec-14-2018 07:23 AM
โDec-14-2018 06:37 AM
troubledwaters wrote:
Your 15% tongue weight numbers are way overblown. 12% is more realistic, and all you need is 10%.
โDec-14-2018 06:11 AM