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Re: Tow Ratings
What you really need to research is tow vehicle payload, and the weights of both truck and trailer loaded for travel. Payload is different for every model and option combo of truck and each trailer has it's on GVWR to consider. I learned a ton on geezer.net the past couple years 😥, but I found a lot of info on the subject from JB, on youtube JB . He has hauled FW and TT w his trucks. He has a weight watchers selection of videos that you should start off with and then on each of his specific truck reviews he generally always shows the stickers w payload and towing capacity for the vehicle he's reviewing. He's a fan of big, fancy trucks but don't let that put you off, you can get what you need out of them. I just bought a 3500 for a TC, I knew a 1500 wasn't enough truck and a 3500 was just a few $ more than a 2500 so I had a very easy decision. The hardest part of the decision was gas or diesel. I didn't need a dually for sure. I kept my options reasonable, and ended up at 4121 lbs payload. I have ample payload for passengers, the TC loaded w water and gear, and leftover payload for a substantial trailer.1.9KViews0likes0CommentsRe: We just bought a fifth wheel! Several questions ...
jornvango wrote: Thanks! We won't have access to shore power. The house will be off grid and run on solar. I'm thinking one or two batteries in the RV to charge with Renogy. I can monitor and add panels if needed. We are thinking about getting a Jackery with solar panel separately to place in the living area to charge our phones and laptop. Heating will be catalytic so no RV battery needed. Or perhaps a diesel heater once I can get around to taking on that project. It seems like you're going in a 100 different directions at once. I'd back off a second and look for a single solution to power both the rv and house off the same system.1.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Where to go for RV fishing trip in AZ or New Mex in November
sayoung wrote: wapiticountry wrote: narcodog wrote: Look at the San Juan at Navajo Dam, NM Awesome fishing!!! Just be aware there are rangers always watching for fisherman “shuffling”. It’s illegal and they will fine you , kick you off the river and take pleasure doing it. I’ve watched it more than once. Bad weather beats good there since there are fewer fisherman out in the rain and snow. What is " shuffling " ? I had to ggl "shuffling" - new term for this lifetime fisher. The act of "shuffling" is using your feet to kick up aquatic insects to trigger fish to feed, perhaps in a trout stream. I suppose it could be done on a large scale w a jet boat, too.1.5KViews0likes0Comments
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