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Re: 2 Bathroom Trailer. Can anyone point me towards one?
I was replying to the guy saying the receiver will not handle the weight. I've had to change the hitch on another truck before, a 2500 diesel. I'm 30 and I've owned 6 trucks in the last 9 years of different sizes. I am pretty well versed in towing. I currently have only one truck where I usually have 2 trucks for cost purposes I didn't see having another truck working, this Tundra was pretty cheap for what it is. This truck is rated for 10,500 lbs and I'd believe the corresponding tongue weight off that. Anyway, so I will be pushing it with this trailer I see. Looks like I would only have a few hundred pounds to spare. I imagine dry weight does not include options like refrigerator, HVAC, and propane tank. I'll have to look at something smaller. There is other reasons besides cost for the trailer, would need an office besides my truck but thanks for the advice. The trailer is written off taxes pretty easily as well. Something I'm looking into.478Views0likes0CommentsRe: TT good match for TV?
fickman wrote: Desert Captain wrote: Given your limited payload you need a smaller/lighter trailer. Good luck! :C I agree. Your truck has posted weight ratings, I recommend you stay within them. Remember, at the scales, the truck is stationary and everything is in balance. On the road you'll go over humps, hills, bumps, drips, and everything else. At times the hitch weight (and burden on your tires, axle, and frame) will be less. At times it could be higher. If you're already over the posted weight ratings, you risk damage or catastrophe during these moments when the load is momentarily increased at a given point due to real world conditions. Nobody from here stating, "You should be fine" is likely to be there to help you deal with the fallout. (May it never come!) Let us know what you decide. Many of us have been in your shoes and ended up with a different tow vehicle (or trailer) as a result. I would venture to guess that the truck/trailer is rated for capacity on level ground. It probably is designed for the variables you said such as humps, hills, etc. I will say I've bent an axle and broke a sway bar end link another time twerking a 3/4 ton truck off road, not even past the capacity.453Views0likes0CommentsRe: TT good match for TV?
I would ask to run it across the scale with a WDH before buying it just to check for piece of mind. It would be a major headache having to sell it or the truck if somehow it was way over capacity in some way. From what it looks like it is probably within capacity. Your tires *should have some extra capacity over what your truck is rated for as well. I would not sweat it.453Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying used Diesel truck
99-03 Ford 2011+ Ford 06+ GM 2003-2007 Dodge Best years I think, everything else is common sense, just check it over. If it fits your budget go get a new base model 3/4 ton if it meets your tow rating. They usually cut close to 10 grand off the price if you wheel and deal a bit.316Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi towing 6,700#s?
I had an 04 and although I never pulled a travel trailer with it it would pull that weight without over straining the truck. As far as wind drag and sway I do not know. You mention price and honestly I have seen the 2500 gas trucks go for a good bit less than the 1500 gas trucks. Mainly because of MPG. I had a 6.0 Chevy 2500 and it was cheaper than the equivalent 1500 Chevy.296Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2 Bathroom Trailer. Can anyone point me towards one?
Found this: http://www.forestriverinc.com/DestinationTravelTrailers/WildwoodLodge/default.aspx?page=floorplandetails&floorplanid=4369 Would have to haul it almost completely unloaded or use a 3/4 ton truck. Forest river any good?480Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2 Bathroom Trailer. Can anyone point me towards one?
APT wrote: I am not aware of any 2+ bath TTs that are half ton towable. There are some 5th wheel RVS, but they are far heavier than your truck's capabilities. You need to stay under about 7k dry in order to stay under your Tundra's receiver rating. I can change the hitch if needed, no biggie I did it on my old Dodge. 7k dry would mean 3500lbs in cargo and moderate amount of weight in passengers in the truck. I could possibly go to a bigger trailer?477Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2 Bathroom Trailer. Can anyone point me towards one?
Thank you for the input. I own a construction company that is growing and I can not get adequate office space besides my truck when out of town. I may just buy a house in the couple cities I do business in. I did not know campsites were $70 a night, a hotel is less and gives you free breakfast.477Views0likes0Comments
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