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Re: Big enough tow vehicle??
Thanks to all for the many helpful opinions, being that the total length of our TT is 32' from hitch to bumper and weighing close to 7200# which puts the Tundra at or over the capability of the TV we will be replacing it with a 2500 diesel. I love the Tundra and hate to part ways but if we are to travel full time i need to know that i can tow with comfort rather than being on the edge all the time. i will also be checking the weights of the current rig and also the new one and also setting up the WD myself thanks again for all the help you guys and gals are great. Keith599Views0likes0CommentsRe: Big enough tow vehicle??
2001400ex wrote: One other thing that's not mentioned. You could check the weighting of your load. For instance, you might need more weight on the front of your trailer to reduce sway. That being said, my comfortability, go with a bigger pickup. I'd rather have a bunch of excess capacity when it comes to towing. Thanks 2001400ex i will be sure to keep that in mind Keith599Views0likes0CommentsRe: Big enough tow vehicle??
Grit dog wrote: Well your on the fast track to a towing dream. If you're not down with your current rig (it's pretty maxed out where you're at now) just go upgrade now and be done with it! Any of the big 3 HD pickups will do awesome. We all have our favorites and personally I could flip a coin between the 2 you've mentioned. Be prepared to be lulled asleep towing your trailer with a big truck compared to your current rig! Thanks Grit dog That would be nice to arrive at our location and not be stressed over towing Keith599Views0likes0CommentsRe: Big enough tow vehicle??
MitchF150 wrote: Keith, that's the route I would take too... That Tundra is a nice truck, but just not up to the task at hand IMO.. Especially if you intend to go to a 5ver.. A 3500 will give you more capacity and room to grow if that's the future plans. But, a 2500 will work within it's limits too.. Good luck! Mitch Thanks Mitch we have decided to stay with a TT, and our current TT is more than enough with 28' of living space and hitch to bumper of 32' and since our current TT is an ultra light i will be looking at a 2500HD with enough towing to pull some of the other models that are heavier. Keith599Views0likes0CommentsRe: Big enough tow vehicle??
Trackrig wrote: You do need a bigger truck, but before you grab any old 3/4 ton truck, go look at 5th whl trailers also or you could wind up with a truck not suitable for the 5th wheel trl and then be buying your third truck. Bill Thanks for the comment Bill599Views0likes0CommentsRe: Big enough tow vehicle??
MitchF150 wrote: I would not tow that combo... Not saying it can't be done, but I wouldn't be happy with it.. I tow a #5000 GVWR TT that's only 22' long from hitch to bumper... I tow it with a truck that has a "tow rating" of around #11,000.. I might tow your trailer with my truck, but I'll bet I'd not be as happy towing it as I am now.. It's all perspective and speculation as to what is a good towing combo, so just gotta do what you need to do to get into YOUR comfort level.. Towing spec's do NOT take your towing comfort into perspective, so you just gotta live and learn.. I've been towing stuff for over 35 years and I know what I like and what I don't like.. Good luck! Mitch Thanks for the comment Mitch I am not happy with it either, so we are leaning towards a ram 2500 or 3500 with a diesel or maybe a 2500 chev with a duramax not sure right now but if i make the move i want it to be able to tow a 5er in the future. Keith321Views0likes0CommentsRe: Big enough tow vehicle??
MFL wrote: Your truck may work for shorter trips, but is not a good choice for long hauls, or full timing in the future. Any 3/4 ton would make a much better tow with current trailer. If going full time in the near future, maybe towing a FW, a 35 series truck, with diesel engine would be a good choice. Jerry Thanks for the input Jerry, its not an enjoyable tow right now and we have only been doing small trips less than 300 miles but we will be heading east to Newfoundland in a month and the possibility of high cross winds are something i am not looking forward to especially since i white knuckle it most of the time already and take the side roads so slower speed (around 55mph) Keith321Views0likes0CommentsRe: Big enough tow vehicle??
TrailerTraveler1 wrote: We too have a 2016 Toyota Tundra, our GVWR is 7100#. We tow a 21' 3500# net weight; probably 4500# gross Lance 1685. We wouldn't tow anything 28' -- at 21' we don't even know the trailer is behind us. But I remember the days when we towed with an undersized/right at the limit Toyota 4 Runner - it was white knuckle time more than we'd like to remember. We would get a bigger truck or a smaller trailer. thanks for the reply Keith321Views0likes0CommentsRe: Big enough tow vehicle??
WNYBob wrote: First thing please complete your profile, it helps to know more about you. Next, what tires and at what pressure are you running? Are you still running original OEM shocks? You may need to upgeade. You don't say how old the TT and how many miles are on it and does it have the original suspension parts. I upgraded mine and it made a lot of difference. tires are LT245/75/16 load E running at 75PSI, the truck is completely stock including the original shocks with over 128K miles on it (prob due) and the travel trailer is brand new this year with approx 1500 miles and it also has all the original suspension on it.321Views0likes0CommentsBig enough tow vehicle??
Hello to all I am new to rving and to this forum and wish i had found this before i had purchased our first rv it would have helped in the purchase and probably avoided many mistakes. My truck is a 2006 Toyota tundra with a 4.7l v8 and tow package, GVWR 6300#, payload 1309#, and GCWR 12600#. Our TT is a 28' living space with a GVWR 7200#, UVW 5320# with my partner and supplies in the truck bed together wouldnt weigh more than 500# and i use a reese wd with built in friction for sway control. The salesman told me that the truck would handle the trailer no problem and even went as far as to say we could handle a 5er. Needless to say i am having my doubts because when i am on the freeway and trucks pass me i am being pushed around and feel unsteady, i have also had a hitch company setup my wd and it is still the same alot of white knuckle trips. so my question is do you think the truck is too small and if so what do you suggest for a replacement truck? we love rving and intend to do it full time once my wife retires and possibly upgrade to a 5er thanks in advance for all your help6.7KViews0likes32Comments
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