towing

In looking through this section, most of the threads are related to the vehicle that is towing the RV as opposed to the other way around. So, I hope I posting in the proper locattion. As is shows in my signature, I've got 2018 Coachmen Mirada and a 2016 Indian that I need to be able to tow...

Will a F350 short bed pull a 39RBFL or does it need to be a long bed? Thanks

Is it better or worse for your tow vehicle if you put more weight in your bed or move it into your trailer. Just asking because neither my TV or TT are maxed out but I can move all my gear into the TT with the bonus of less weight on rear axle on the TV. Or does it even matter when both payloads...

I've got an interesting question, but not been able to find an answer. I've got a fiver that has a dry weight of 11,948lbs. The CCC on it is 2,717lbs, so GVW is 14,665lbs total. Pretty simple. The back of the RV has an accessory hitch rated for up to 300lbs. Is the 300lbs included in the...

Looking to get some experienced flat tower opinions on what brake system to use. I am new to flat towing. I know about watching what can be flat towed. We planning on setting up a honda fit manual transmission. I was tossing between 2 braking assisting systems , the invisible brake or the...

Not sure if this is the right place to post this question but here goes, I want to run my air conditioner in my fifth wheel before getting to my destination 200 miles away in the desert. I have a champion generator and Want to run it while towing so I can cool off the inside of the 5er so it...

I would like to buy new aftermarket wheels for my truck. I have a Silverado 2500 HD and I tow a 7,000 lb travel trailer. After doing a little reading it appears I need to be concerned about any new tire offset I choose and the new wheels load capacity. For those that have done this do you...

I was wondering with anybody owning a 35 foot to 40 foot fifth wheel has ever towed there fifth wheel with the freshwater tank full. I know my rv and truck can handle the weight of the water. My concern is the fact that the tank itself and how it’s supported. I’m wanting to see if anybody has...

I have been looking for a set of aftermarket towing mirrors for my 2013 Ram 1500 Express. Everything I've found has turn signals and puddle lights and my stock mirrors don't have those features. mine are of course power and heated. Am I missing something or looking for something that doesn't...

I have a 2018 FR Forester on a Ford chassis with the v10 gasoline engine. We have not towed a vehicle before but are considering doing so. Would like to hear from anyone who has a similar set up and has towed a vehicle. Wanting to flat tow/not use a trailer. Any suggestions or comments would...

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Hi all, Been off the forum for quite some time due to health reasons. We ended up selling our 5er and truck. Well things are better now and we have the bug again, but not near as "glamping" as our last rig. I am thinking about a bumper pull. My question is, I have a steep driveway I will...

Hello! I am currently camping in a small pop up and considering purchasing a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 Limited 4wd and part of the appeal is that I could upgrade to a bigger trailer. I was drawn to this tv partly because it has a 7,200 pound towing capacity. There is no problem with...

Hi all, My wife and I have a Georgetown G7 40' (towing rig right now is 5k lbs). We will be hitting the road in a month or so to do some traveling but the only car we have is a BMW (about 4400 lbs). That being said I've got some questions. Is it worth the time and effort to get a better tow...

We will be making the move to a Class A in the next few years and want to tow our MINI convertible (w/automatic) on a dolly. The MINI manual states that the front wheels need to be off the ground if pulled by a tow vehicle. I believe that to be consistent with the use of a tow dolly. Are any...

Why does the larger Class A have a towing limit of 5,000 lbs and the smaller Class C have at least a 7,500 lb towing limit?

Need help and clarity, please When I first started using this bar about five years ago, I dutifully followed the directions to pull ahead until both arm pins lock. However when I rechecked everything before getting on the freeway, one arm was not locked. At that time I called Blue Ox tech...

Does anyone know the towing capacity for the hitch on a 2004 Gulfstream 5211bt model serial number 30729? Also, any suggestions for a preferably fold up hitch trailer to be able to load my 245 pound Vespa? Or how about for both a Vespa and a 35 pound cruiser bike I’d like it to be left...

I have a 2012 Ford Expedition XLT with 4x4. I’m currently pulling a pop up but thinking of upgrading to a TT. I’ve read the forums, the vehicle manual, watched videos, etc. and the math seems to indicate I can have a GCWR of 15000 total and can tow up a trailer up to 9000 lbs with a WDH...

In March 2022 in my vacation trip from Citrus Heights to Los Angeles I towed KIA SOUL by my Ford Sunseeker Forester RV. By entering Bakersfield Kern County on Freeway 99 at Sandrini Road Exit 7 KIA Soul started to burn. I called 911 and start using fire extinguishers. When I saw that the fire...

Anyone towing a tt with the newer Ram 3.6 with e torque ? Looking at new truck options I have a 3800 dry weight tt. Hemi other option but milage will suffer.

Good evening everyone, I'm replacing the Insight camera which came with my trailer with a Furrion Vision S. The Insight is powered by the tow vehicle's parking (marker) light circuit but I'd like to be able to use the Furrion as a security camera when not connected to the tow vehicle. Would...

I'm thinking of flat towing a Ford Focus. In the car's owner manual it specifies disconnecting the car's battery during towing. What's the best way to power the brake system in the toad? I'm considering a Blue Ox Patriot 3 braking system for my toad vehicle. I could run a line from the...

I have a new 2022 Hyundai Palisade on the way. It has a tow package, auto-levelling rear air suspension, and sway control based on the vehicle's traction control system. Does anyone have experience towing with this or a similar setup and care to comment on it's effectiveness? I have a GeoPro...

Hey guys My 2018 Solaire 251RBSS is squirrley behind my 2011 F150 screw. I suspect its my low payload rating of 1477 lbs contributing to it,Im using an Equalizer 4 pt hitch which is dialed in as far as know. Cat scale attached Any advice appreciated Thanks