towing

Who out there tows a 5th wheel with a RAM Box configuration? I would like to know what is the best setup. What to look for and what not to look for. I was told towing 5th is tricky with RAM Boxes and this is why you cant get a 5th wheel package from the factory. Example: Goose or 5th whats is...

hope I am understanding this right. Looking at buying a new Super lite 26FKBS. all data is from stickers on door of truck. Truck GVWR is 6900 Max payload is 1772 so curb weight is 5128 hitch weight on RV says 796 hitch weight 921 including Propane and battery (no water in tanks) so that equals...

Hello, everybody. I'm a RV newbie. I bought an rv (Leprechaun 300BH) this February and today I purchased a dinghy car (Sonic). I did some research on the web about towing bars, but now I feel overwhelmed by all the options and don't even know where to start to find the right one. Any advice...

Considering biy a class c appreciate any thoughts to the best toad towing option, ie dolly, 4 down, trailer.

Hello all, Have 3.5 ECO boost now towing a Grey Wolf 22RR and getting 11.5 MPG at 70MPH. Looking to trade in and the 3.5 is hard to find. Anyone towing a good size camper with the 2.7? What are your thoughts? Thank you !

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and am looking for your advice. I am currently in the market for both a new SUV as well as a travel trailer. The combination I'm looking at is a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Rockwood Mini Lite 2109s. Overall, I love the 2109s model. It has everything we're looking...

I'm hoping that some of you guys can review/verify my weight data and let me know if my interpretations are correct and/or if there is additional data out there that will help me. Following are all of the numbers from the CAT scales, etc. All of these weights are with the truck fully loaded with...

I have a 2006 Georgetown 340 on an F 53 chassis. I also have a 2012 GMC Canyon 4WD Extended Cab. The question I have is can I tow my GMC with the Georgetown? Georgetown (SEE PICTURE) Front GVWR 7500 Rear GVWR 14500...

Anyone have a 2020 Nissan Frontier V6 4x4 and tow with it? Interested in your experience with it. I have a 2014 Frontier V6 4x4. The new 2020 just gets a couple hundred more pounds towing capacity. It also has a new transmission. I forgot to double check if the torque has improved much from the...

I plan to purchase in 2021 either a new Ford Ranger, Chevy Colorado or the soon to be released Nissan Frontier. I currently tow my R pod 180 with a 2014 Nissan Frontier, 6 cylinder, 4x4. Not too bad towing but is a bit weak going up steep hills, etc. I want to keep using a midsize truck. It fits...

Hi all, I have been reading the forum for weeks, you all helped my decision to purchase an Escape! Just put down deposit for an Escape 5.0TA last month, now in the market for a new RAM 1500 truck with Crew cab. I'd appreciate your feedback on truck configuration, what are the must have and good...

I'm sure everyone finds this a repetitive topic - but my question is more specific than general. Three years ago I bought my first travel trailer (2018 Imagine 2500RL) and a new truck to pull it. When I ordered the truck (2018 F150 Platinum) I ticked off all the options related to towing - with...

Hi I am considering buying an older Acura Mdx for towing our new 2018 Roo 183. The dry weight is 3900 lbs and the MDX tows 5000 lbs. Does anyone have one and know of it has enough torque? We are planning on driving out west(we are from Illinois) next Summer so I want to make sure that it will...

I'm curious if anyone has experience pulling a TT with one of the 3.0L Duramax diesels at elevation over 6000'? I'm wondering what I might be in for when we travel through and visit some places with proper elevation.

I know these questions are asked ALL THE TIME, but looking to upgrade my TT, but dont want to go to heavy for my truck. Here are the specs of my current tow vehicle: any help is appreciated

I recently purchased a 2019 Forest River Forester MBS. The max tow rating is 4200 lbs, but I'm not entirely clear on the dynamics behind that. I'm looking at buying a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The curb weight is 4,025 lbs without fuel. With a full tank of gas, the weight will come in at just...

I am looking at buying a 1999 Shamrock hybrid 21 ft I will be towing it with a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder LE which it has a tow rating of 5700 lbs . I know the camper weight is 2732 lbs just wondering if I will have any problems towing it ? I can not find the tongue weight of the camper . My...

I have played with the numbers until I'm blue in the face with no peace of mind. We are looking to buy a 28RB Vibe. Curb weight is 6500 pounds. We travel dry and do not carry a lot of gear. My tow vehicle is a 2017 Ford F150 with the 2.7 V6 Ecoboost with towing capacity of 8100#. It has the...

Asking for a friend. His tv is a 2018 ram 2500, 6.4 hemi, auto, 4:10 and he is interested in either a 34IK or 311RL. He is wondering if he has enough truck to tow either of those units. GVWR on the 311rl is 14435 lbs. and 16190 on the 34ik. Would like to hear everyones thoughts. TIA

Hey all! New to towing, new to trailers and toy haulers. Making sure I get all my ducks in a row before making a purchase! We just picked up a new side by side, so looking at a smaller toy hauler. Currently looking at an XLR Micro Boost 25LRLE. Dry weight: 5012lbs Gross weight: 7646lbs...

Ok gang, it’s another can my ( insert vehicle) tow a ( RV ) I asked this before, but now a lighter RV... I have a 2013 4WD Ford Explorer and I’m looking at a Rockwood HW 276. I believe the RV GVWR is 3780. What’s your opinions? Thanks for all your help!

Hello Friends, I was hoping someone could help me remember, I have lost my link. Back in 2012 we were looking at our first truck and camper combination to purchase. I did a ton a research and read everything I could find. I was looking at a Rockwood 8311 and I wanted to pull it with an F150...

Hey all, trying to bring my daughter and son in law in to the fold. They are looking at a small trailer (22 feet tip to tail) to be towed with a 2015 Toyota Highlander. It's the six cylinder with highest tow capacity available (5000 lbs overall). Tongue weight on trailer conservatively about...

Hello All, I have a 2020 3270 Sunseeker and we tow my 2013 Ford F150 as our TOAD. We were at the end of our trip, headed home and our TOAD was rear ended. Luckily everyone walked away from the wreck. I believe the toad is totaled. (waiting on the insurance adjuster) I am having the rv checked...

Morning all, I am having to move our 2018 CC Cottage 40 CRS about 900 miles mostly all Interstate with small hills but no major mountain ranges along the way. Weight as most of you know is around 15,800 but the tongue weight is what is going to get you, 1583 pounds. I have a 2018 Ford one ton...