towing

  1. YA

    Need Help! Please, anyone else have this issue?

    I really am reaching out because I lost everything. I am actually not even concerned about the money if I can maybe get enough people to back me up and call the hotel. Numbers are power. If they will pay to return everything to me that's all I want. Thank you for everything Sincerely ryan
  2. VA

    Towing

    My tow vehicle is a 2019 ram 1500 5.7 hemi regular cab according to the literature because of the axle ratio its only rated to tow 8,500 lbs. I have a 33 foot wildwood 27 rk whose dry weight is 6700 with a payload capacity of1,000. Its been used ad a live in and I've never towed it and had...
  3. DN

    Want to tow level!

    Anybody out there have a similar setup as me? I have a new 2024 260RD being towed behind a 2018 GMC Duramax 3500 6.5' with puck system. I want to tow as level as possible and curious what hitch to go with (?). Leaning towards a B&W Companion 20K RVK3700. I have some concern the low height...
  4. AW

    Flat towing Ram

    Is it possible for me to setup and flat tow my 2020 Ram Limited 1500 behind my 2019 Class C 3011 Forester.
  5. RO

    Towing In overdrive ON/OFF

    Expedition 5.4 8900lb capacity with Overdrive option. Pulling FR MAC 205S of 2000lbs. Is it better to always pull in overdrive even on flat ground if doing 65mph or is is ok pulling a lighter load with overdrive off? With overdrive on at 65mph it runs 2400rpm vs 1800rpm with overdrive off? I...
  6. RU

    options for towing with a job box?

    34" tall job box from Knaack. Do I have any options to tow a 5th wheel with this? I can't find any info on how construction workers travel with their job box. The only thing I came up with is get a travel trailer or find a 5th wheel that has enough pass through storage and lay the job box down...
  7. AD

    Double/Triple Towing

    I'm currently moving from AL to Ga and I'm using a 15' U-Haul truck with a tow dolly to haul my car. I also have a 6x10 ATV trailer, can I attach the trailer to the car and haul both the car and trailer?
  8. IC

    JKU for towing

    I have a 2023 Flagstaff 21TBHW that we just recently purchased. I was hoping to use my 2017 JKU Rubicon for towing. It has 37 inch tires and a 3 1/2 lift. Anyone else use their Jeep for towing their TT?
  9. larry2c

    Towing travel trailer compared to driving motorhome

    I imagine this has been discussed before but a quick search didn't find much discussion - especially of more recent experiences. We've been TT people for 15+ years and I admit that as my birthdays accumulate my desire to have long days towing is dropping quickly. We've thought of getting a...
  10. jeeplj8

    anyone towing with a Gladiator? MOPAR or aftermarket brake control?

    Going to set up my Glad for towing with a brake control. Factory tow package, the highest rating for my model. I was going to slap in the MOPAR control unit, but you lose the 12v power in the dash with their unit. Not the brightest design. It is pricey as well. It got me thinking about...
  11. TW

    Recommendation and a little help on towing

    Greetings all. We have a 2022 forester 2861. We have been towing on a dolly with no issues. Now we have stepped up to a Jeep wrangler so we can tow 4 down. Looking at a nsa ready brute with a blue ox baseplate(new) I really like the simplicity of the brake system. The total cost installed...
  12. WA

    Towing

    I bought a 2020 Rockwood Ultra Light 2707WS last spring and just bought a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 AT4 HD. I want to find the correct way to hitch and pull with this combination. I've pulled it before with another truck but I want to make sure this is at the perfect setting. Any suggestions would...
  13. TM

    Towing question

    Hello Everyone, Hoping I’m in the correct forum to ask this question. Currently I have a Salem cruise lite 171 and pulling it with 2015 GMC canyon 6 cylinder. And only pull it short distances to camp. I’m looking at reaching out to further distance ( over 500 miles ) and needed some advice on...
  14. Puma26RLSS

    towing TT with truck rear window blocked +'s & -'s

    I tow my Puma 26RLSS with my F-150 crew cab w 5.5 ft bed with a folding hard bed cover. I want to take my two regular sized bikes in the bed on a short trip next week. I have always towed my rig with the rear window of the truck giving an unrestricted view of the trailer. That requires laying...
  15. RA

    Suggest good car for flat towing

    Hello All, I have 2017 FR3 30 DS and purchased as used vehicle last year. I am new to RVing and I have FWD 2019 honda civic which I used with tow dolly couple of times last year and Honda Civic has really low ground clearance and there were damages to front bumper. I am planning to buy new...
  16. FM

    Towing a xlr nitro 35dk5 w/ Ram 2500 6.7 410 gear

    Any thoughts on towing xlr 35dk5, dry weight 13600 gross 17000, with Ram 2500 6.7 gas 4:10 gear rated just over 17000 .
  17. CA

    Towing doubles

    Anyone out there using a forest river to pull a trailer instead of a toy hauler?
  18. NC

    Anyone Towing w/ GM 3.0L Duramax?

    I am looking to upgrade from a 2015 GMC Canyon to a 1/2 ton full size truck. I like the towing capacity of the 3.0L Duramax, as well as the fuel economy. Anyone have first hand experience towing a 7000 lb trailer or less with the 3.0L? Thanks in advance for your comments, good or bad.
  19. RE

    Towing question

    Hey Folks, l have a 2019 Silverado 1500 Crew cab and tow package with a Gross" Combined" weight of 15000 lb . Can I pull a 5th wheel with a Gross "Vehicle" weight of 11500 safely?
  20. GA

    flat towing

    Just reaching out to anyone that is flat towing a Chevy Colorado, just purchased a 2023. I want set it up to tow behind our FR3 29 DS. It has the 4WD with a neutral so I am good there. I have read that the battery needs to be disconnected? Any help would be appreciated.
  21. GR

    Suggestion for Towing

    This summer we will need to buy a truck that will tow our 12k lbs loaded Arctic Wolf. We hope to have our Smart car outfitted with a tow hitch so it can be towed. We want to buy a gas, not diesel, extended cab preferred but not necessary (probably more crew cab options out there) (used)...
  22. MI

    Cybertruck spotted towing Apex ultra lite

    Post on X(Twitter) showing a cybertruck towing I want to say a 245BHS: Currently an Apex Nano 193BHS 2019 owner, with a reservation for a cybertruck placed. Knowing that the fiberglass front end and single axle will aid in efficiency, wondering if any other EV owners experience have had...
  23. Tex94

    Towing with full tanks

    Evenin! I tried to search but had little luck. What is the consensus on towing with “full” black and grey tanks? We’re leaving a campground with a less desirable dump station and headed to a campground with a decent one, and hoping to dump there. Then from that site, we go to a FHU so again...
  24. ChristianDubuc

    Towing a Jeep Wrangler with my Isata 3 24FW 2023

    Hi everyone -- might be a stupid question but since I am new to the RV world, I guess I'm allowed to ask ;-) I bought a new Isata 3 24FW 2023 and I'm looking to buy and tow a used Jeep Wrangler. The weight of the Wrangler is +/- 4,000 lbs. Based on the GCWR and GVWR, it looks like a good choice...
  25. TruckNut

    25fkbs Towing Requirements

    We are in the market for a travel trailer and have narrowed our choices down to a couple models. On being the Flagstaff 25fkbs. My tow rig is a '22 F150 XLT. Payload rating is 1814lbs. It's my wife and I plus camping stuff. I realize that this model of Micro Lite is tongue heavy(780lbs) due to...

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