towing

  1. TW

    Towing/Camping Newbie - A call for help

    Hi everyone, I stumbled across this forum and it looks like a great source of information. My wife and I stumbled across the floor plan of a used camper we were looking for but it's in a different state. I've talked to the dealer and pending inspections, we are going to look at it next...
  2. UL

    who is towing a 25 pack 12 with a diesel

    hello all,i have a 2019 wolfpack 25 pack 12 and i tow with my 2019 ram 2500 with a gas 6.4 the truck pulls it fine but does struggle some on big hills but with a gas motor i expect that but my fuel mileage is horrible.i am getting about 6-7mpg while traveling with my harley ultra limited in the...
  3. TI

    Towing 315RLTS (2018)

    Hi All, We purchased our new to us 2018 315 RLTS to live in full time in the next few months. We fell in the love with the RV first, and now have the opportunity to select our TV carefully. I've done a lot of research and I know that we can make it work with the gas or diesel, but safety is...
  4. Lynnmarie0123

    New to towing

    Hi everyone Im lynn a new owner of a flagstaff popup. Ive never towed before and im petrified. Ive towed a small U-Haul trailer once before and that was a nightmare. im suposed to have sway bars installed - is that necessary? My dealer suggested it. Thanks! Lynnie
  5. SP

    2020 Ford Explorer Towing Apex Nano 208BHS/203RBK/213RDS?

    Wondering if anyone has towed an Apex Nano 208BHS with a 2020 Ford Explorer (or a similar sized trailer 203RBK, 213RDS?). Ideally an XLT or Limited trim 2020 Explorer which has the base engine (300HP, 310 lbs torque, 5300lbs tow capacity, 560lbs hitch weight, ~1800lbs payload capacity). I know...
  6. JArry

    Electric trailer brakes hum and lock when parked but will barely engage while towing

    I have searched threads here and on the broader internet, but nothing has enlightened me with regard to my particular situation. I noticed upon getting home from my last camping trip that one wheel/drum seemed much warmer than the other, and also had a pronounced hot rubber smell coming from...
  7. CH

    Electrical System When Towing

    Hello, We took delivery of a 2020 Wildwood Heritage Glen yesterday. I was told the refrigerator will cool when attached to the 7 way while towing. However, I haven’t seen this stated in the owner’s manual. Any information on this would be appreciated.
  8. BM

    31KQBTS Towing

    Hello, I've been towing my 2019 trailer around with 3/4 ton SRW and fastway e2 wdh hitch. I have been curious what others have for tow vehicles and hitch setups. My weight numbers are good just mainly concerned with sway. It pulls good just get the occasional tail wagging from downhills or...
  9. JM

    Towing behind a 325 Wolf Pack

    Does anyone know if the 325 Wolf Pack frame is capable of pulling a trailer behind it with a 200 lb tongue weight Thanks Ps I know most states don’t allow double towing
  10. ST

    Buick Enclave towing

    I am new to the towing world and am wondering if anyone can comment on their experience towing with a Buick Enclave. I have a 2020 Enclave with the factory towing package and it says I can tow 5k lbs. I am looking at purchasing the Geo Pro 16 bhs, 20bhs, or Salem fsx 178bh (largest one of all)...
  11. SW

    towing and braking

    Brakes on my 17 FRiver Surveyor make the truck dive/pull to the right. When i disconnect trailer from truck, truck does not pull right. I've always had the brake serviced every year. Brakes have been suspect for the last couple years, they work, but not like they did a few years ago. No grease...
  12. dallasrules

    Sqeaky when towing

    I have a 2004 cedar creek 5th wheel. 33', around 13k max weight and 3 slides. When I tow it, it is very dweaky.. i don't know particularly where, but it's very noticeable with mt windows down. I haven't had this problem with any of my other trailers and it is totally out of my range of...
  13. JJ

    Cargo Capacity and Towing...again

    OK, I know this has been hashed out over and over. But the more I look into my capacities, the more I get frustrated. I traded my '04 Dodge Ram 1500 in for a '12 F-250 6.7 diesel. I was told, "Yeah, it will haul just about anything" So now I notice the cargo capacity sticker on my Ford, it says...
  14. BW

    Towing with a Jeep

    Hello all We have a 6-speed Manual Jeep Wrangler Unlinited with 3:73 gears. We purchased a 2020 E Pro 19FD and want to pull the trailer on short trips (100 miles or less) with the Jeep. I wanted to see if anyone could give feed back when pulling with your Jeep? We would add a WDH and...
  15. PH

    Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 2.7L 4 Cylinder Towing

    I need some help. Getting all kinds of mixed answers from RV dealers and have tried to find answer in the forums but having difficulty making sense of it all. What I have: 2014 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 2.7L 4 Cylinder. This model does not have a factory tow package and max tow is rated at...
  16. MA

    Sunseeker towing a Jeep Cherokee

    We tow a 2015 Jeep Cherokee behind a 2015 Sunseeker motorhome and occasionally while towing the jeep, the battery is dead when we get to our destination. Does anyone have a thought as to why the jeep looses its charge when towing? Jeep battery is about a year old. This does not happen every...
  17. CA

    Newbie (go easy on me) 2019 Tahoe towing a NoBo 19.8

    Good Morning Vietnam!!!! With this COVID-19 cancelling plans left and right we pulled the trigger on a new TT. No Boundaries 19.8 Travel Trailer. I'm new to all of the terminology and acronyms but the trailer UVW: 3,789 lbs, Hitch weight 395 lbs and CCC of 1,006 lbs. We have a 2017 Honda...
  18. OC

    Towing without WDH

    My new TT is here and picking it up in the AM. I ordered a new WDH from etrailer and paid for 3 to 5 day shipping and today is day 7. I called and tracking system is jacked so no one knows exactly where it's at. Is it safe to just use a ball hitch to bring it home? Just hate to buy a WDH at...
  19. SL

    Newbie Towing Questions

    I finally just picked up our Apex 288BHS last Friday. We also had an Equalizer hitch installed. On the drive home, I had a couple of concerns and was hoping to get some advice here. First, when driving, it felt as if my truck was kind of jerking forward and back. I tending to notice it a bit...
  20. Mike60

    Flat towing full size truck w/ Georgetown XL

    Here we go...:trink39: did not find any threads on this so I thought I would ask I have a Chevy Silverado that weighs 4750 lbs. I want to flat tow behind our Georgetown XL Gasser. The hitch weight is 5k. Is that cutting it to close? Should I get the next size up hitch? Not to fond of the one on...
  21. JB

    Towing 4 wheel drive

    This place has always been great for answers so I'm hoping you'll come through again. We have a 2015 Sunseeker 2860DS. We were thinking of dolly towing our 2018 Jeep Compass. Jeep manual says 2 wheel drive okay to tow with front wheels on dolly but 4 wheel drive shouldn't be towed that way. Does...
  22. 2S

    Towing advice

    Hello again..still trying to get into a trailer and on the road. We are considering a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2 wheel drive 5.3L V8 equipped with Max trailering package to pull a Forest River Vibe 26RK, whose trailering length will be 33’ and dry weigh of 6400 lbs. Thoughts from you experienced...
  23. DT

    Need experienced advice about towing

    Need some help and advice about towing. I will be purchasing a Flagstaff Super-Lite 26 FKBS, 30 feet end to end. The GAWR=6608 lbs ,CCC=2200 lbs,Hitch weight =796 lbs. I Currently own a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 5.3 L and the 3.42 axle, Gvwr =7200 lbs, Max tow cap=9600,Max payload =1622...
  24. NA

    2019 Ram towing 2019 BRDS

    So the wife and I picked up a 25BRDS last year and really love it. We used last year as an initial feeling on if we want to do the camper thing long term or not to take our daughter around the country before she’s in school. Now that we enjoy it so much, we’ve decided we want to start taking...
  25. PR

    Towing questions

    Hello need help. I have a 2016 Lincoln Navigator 4x4 with the Ecco boost v6. Just purchased a 2020 grey wolf 23dbh. Weights 5380lbs. Think I can tow this? Thanks

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