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Dog-Father · Dog-Father

A Chevy 2500HD gasser, tows 14,500 lb w/6-Speed auto trans. But, costs about $35K almost as much as a diesel. A new base Ram reg cab diesel, w/6.7L Cummins TD & 6 speed manual, looks to be available for $37K to $41K out the door. With no auto trans to worry about, so the only problem would be the emissi...

FamilyOf5 · FamilyOf5

We will be traveling with our dog and want to keep the temperature comfortable for her in the fifth wheel while during transport. I have read Technomadia's article on powering A/C with solar and batteries and we are not able to invest in that quantity and quality of batteries and inverter. However,...

Offtosmelltheroses · Offtosmelltheroses

We recently acquired our 2007 Tiffin 40QDP . I'm shopping for tow components for our toad, a 2013 F150 The previous owners utilized a Blue Ox tow bar and a Roadmaster Brakemaster braking system, (to tow a Honda CRV). I'm thinking of using a Roadmaster Tow Bar coupled with an Air Force One brake system...

dhshaw · dhshaw

Wife and I have made our first step in preparing to go full time in a couple of years(shooting for 2018) when I will be able to retire. Picked this piece of the puzzle up yesterday. Next piece will be a Cedar Creek Silverback late next year.

The Schweitzers on the road · The Schweitzers on the road

Folks, we need your advice on this one: When we started RVing we had to lower the hitch receiver in the truck bed and to lift the spring hangers on the fifth wheel to get an almost level rig (still a notch nose high). Having that experience in mind we took some measurements at the dealerships when looking f...

DreamerBob · DreamerBob

We've bought a fifth wheeler and are now searching for a used truck to pull it with. Some of the trucks that I've seen online are already set up for towing. Thanks to some good posts in this forum, I've a good understanding of the weight considerations. How about hitches though - are they all pretty much t...

Dave and Denise · Dave and Denise

Let's see I only had the truck two days and I already have a question for you all. I am reading the owners manual for our new 2016 F-450 and it states: "On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 100 miles and again at 500 miles of new vehicle operation...

ahull · ahull

The guys at www.tfltruck.com recently announced the gold hitch award for the Heavy Duty trucks and the winner is the Chevy 3500. They run the trucks up the Ike Gauntlet with a new rating system towing a goose-neck trailer 21,400 lbs. They work pretty hard to get the tongue weight right and keep withi...

ahull · ahull

I was able to find the J2807 2012-05-17 revision that would apply to all vehicles 2013 through 2016 certification. There is a new revision 2016-02-04 that I was not able to find a free copy of and was not willing to pay $74.00 from SAE for the standard. I will limit this posting to HD Trucks & Fifth W...

tktoth · tktoth

What do you use and like to protect your fifth wheel from damage caused by stones/ rocks while driving? I just purchased and returned a Towtector bumper mount rock protector because of quality issues and melting from my F350 dually diesel side exhaust. I got the 96 inch wide one to protect the fifth whe...

swindall · swindall

Looking at options on what to tow behind my 37' Damen Challenger. Dolly seems cheaper but more of a headache. Started looking at flat tow and was looking at getting a Jeep but then was asked why don't I just get a transmission lube pump kit for my paid for 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. Any suggestions on...

Neil and Connie · Neil and Connie

Does anybody know of a locking fuel cap for the 2016 5500 HD? Bill Napier's local RAM dealer didn't have one and Google didn't reveal any but did find a few that would fit a 3500 so I'm just trying to figure out what model/year to get one for so that it matches. Bill thinks that a 2013 3500 one will fit but isn'...

Howard · Howard

PacBrake is offering a special deal from March 1 - May 31. You can get $250 off their PRXB Exhaust Brake Kit with a mail-in rebate. Just wanted to put it out there for those considering adding an exhaust brake to their tow vehicle.

ahull · ahull

Here is a list of truck classes and calculated trailer weights based on these formulas Trailer Weight = ((Curb Weight * 2.5)+(GVW-Curb Weight+GVW))/2 GCVW = Curb Weight + Trailer WeightThese weights are extrapolated from a Class 8 semi and signify estimated potential design limits for each cla...

kb0zke · kb0zke

We're currently fulltiming in a Foretravel MH, and really like it, but circumstances are changing, and perhaps a 5'er might be a better fit for us. We're still researching that, and this post is part of that research. IF (and that's a big IF) we go to a 5'er it will most likely be a USED Mobile Suites or New...

Big Mike · Big Mike

I have a 2002 Pace Arrow 37ft motor home. I went to Camping World to get a bid on getting a towing packaging for a toad. The quote was $5,800 !!! I do believe that the last owner had a toad because I see that there is a Prodigy Electronic Brake Control System mounted on the dash. If the last owner had a toad,...

Gary and Linda · Gary and Linda

Looking for a truck to haul the 5er. Many have duallys, are they really better than regular wheels? We know nothing about this kind of stuff. Took months to pick out the rig we wanted. Now what to buy to pull it. We're going with the Keystone Avalanche. Any help appreciated!!!

ahull · ahull

OverviewThe intent of the post is design considerations for a tow vehicle when compared to the ultimate tow vehicle a class 8 semi. Although I may reference one of the big three the intent is not to bias any manufacturer. Sorry this is long but that is how I roll.Engine The engine is proba...

bobk3d · bobk3d

So I'll be shopping for a used truck and new trailer in the next few months. The likely candidate is a Tundra 5.7L 4x4, which has a GCVWR of 16000#, biggest among half-tons as far as I can tell. To avoid drifting into a discussion of towing capacities, please assume that it's enough. If it isn't, then I'...

Sheryl E · Sheryl E

We have a patriot system for braking the toad. It's required in Michigan. It sets up fine, and after about 20 minutes we get an error message on the monitor. Any thoughts?

Gary Marcondes · Gary Marcondes

Hi all, Anyone from Ma. using the Easy Pass transponders while traveling the states it covers ( Mainly east coast ) ? Was told I needed 2 transponders and had to register as Commercial because of the dually and commercial plates. They also said to use the 5er transponder ONLY when towing. Another poi...

bjoyce · bjoyce

The new Tesla Model X can tow 5000 pounds. Who is ready to buy one? The cheapest version is $75,000.

TRAILERKING · TRAILERKING

https://vid110.photobucket.com/albums/n118/TRAILERKING/runaway.mp4

Gary Marcondes · Gary Marcondes

Hi All. We will be traveling west from Massachusetts to Las Vegas soon through mid US states. On return in the spring, we will take a southern route to the east coast and up to Ma again. 1 - My gross combined weight for my truck and 5er my be slightly above 26K pounds ? Should I be worried as I have only a clas...

jbean · jbean

We currently have a 2011 f250 super duty 6.7 diesel powerstroke 4x4 crew cab srws. thinking of buying a 5th wheel sometime next year. Lets just say im gonna tow a 16k 5th wheel with it. Main purpose is to park it at a campsite maybe do a trip a short 5 hr trip twice a year. So not much road traveling at all. iSo...

Ljbrandt · Ljbrandt

Hi we are going to buy a keystone cougar 30 ft 12000 gross weight, 9800 for the 5 th wheel and 2200 for contents. looking at buying a dodge 2500 or a Silverado 2500 i read the tow weight of the dodge is 18000 lbs, ie the new 2015 trucks anyone have thoughts on either the keystone cougar or the truck size?

bacardiron · bacardiron

I am wondering if anyone out there has had experience with the louvered style 5th wheel tailgates. I have heard that due to their lighter weight and flow thru air design they save fuel. As my F450 has the 4:88's in it, it is not at all fuel friendly. I need to repair the stock tailgate ( due to a split second o...

jvcoach23 · jvcoach23

I have a 2001 F350 that has the 5th wheel tailgate. The tailgate has no markers to let me know who the manufacturer is. I'd like to get new tailgate cables for my truck but the problem is the shoulder bolt on the tailgate takes a 7/16 socket and the cable is ~19" long. The ford cable is 21" long...

jvcoach23 · jvcoach23

I've spent a ton of time looking but have not had any luck yet.. I bought a 2001 F350 that has a fifth wheel tailgate. The tailgate does not have any markings on it as to what brand it is. I'm trying to find some tailgate cables that will work with it. The standard ford replacement cables are ~21"lon...

TheDigitalHippies · TheDigitalHippies

http://www.amazon.com/CURT-16245-Fifth-Wheel-Hitch/dp/B00...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Truck to tow 10K lb to 11K lb. (Preview) A Chevy 2500HD gasser, tows 14,500 lb w/6-Speed auto trans. But, costs about $35K almost as much as a diesel. A new base Ram reg cab diesel, w/6.7L Cummins TD & 6 speed manual, looks to be available for $37K to $41K out the door. With no auto trans to worry about, so the only problem would be the emissi...	Dog-Father	6	1796	03:51 PM May 28, 2016 by Terry and Jo
	Powering Fifth Wheel A/C During Transport (Preview) We will be traveling with our dog and want to keep the temperature comfortable for her in the fifth wheel while during transport. I have read Technomadia's article on powering A/C with solar and batteries and we are not able to invest in that quantity and quality of batteries and inverter. However,...	FamilyOf5	10	1560	09:56 AM May 24, 2016 by Glenn West
	Any compatibility issues with Air Force 1 and Brakemaster? (Preview) We recently acquired our 2007 Tiffin 40QDP . I'm shopping for tow components for our toad, a 2013 F150 The previous owners utilized a Blue Ox tow bar and a Roadmaster Brakemaster braking system, (to tow a Honda CRV). I'm thinking of using a Roadmaster Tow Bar coupled with an Air Force One brake system...	Offtosmelltheroses	0	1025	10:46 AM May 13, 2016 by Offtosmelltheroses
	New F350 (Preview) Wife and I have made our first step in preparing to go full time in a couple of years(shooting for 2018) when I will be able to retire. Picked this piece of the puzzle up yesterday. Next piece will be a Cedar Creek Silverback late next year.	dhshaw	46	4834	08:23 PM May 7, 2016 by RonC
	looking for a new tow truck, but they are too high ! ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Folks, we need your advice on this one: When we started RVing we had to lower the hitch receiver in the truck bed and to lift the spring hangers on the fifth wheel to get an almost level rig (still a notch nose high). Having that experience in mind we took some measurements at the dealerships when looking f...	The Schweitzers on the road	74	10352	06:09 AM Apr 30, 2016 by Howard
	Hitches for 5th Wheelers (closed) (Preview) We've bought a fifth wheeler and are now searching for a used truck to pull it with. Some of the trucks that I've seen online are already set up for towing. Thanks to some good posts in this forum, I've a good understanding of the weight considerations. How about hitches though - are they all pretty much t...	DreamerBob	9	4377	08:54 AM Mar 29, 2016 by Howard
	Dual Rear Wheels Question (Preview) Let's see I only had the truck two days and I already have a question for you all. I am reading the owners manual for our new 2016 F-450 and it states: "On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 100 miles and again at 500 miles of new vehicle operation...	Dave and Denise	9	2085	03:29 PM Mar 28, 2016 by Alie and Jims Carrilite
	TFL Heavy Duty Gold Hitch Award (Preview) The guys at www.tfltruck.com recently announced the gold hitch award for the Heavy Duty trucks and the winner is the Chevy 3500. They run the trucks up the Ike Gauntlet with a new rating system towing a goose-neck trailer 21,400 lbs. They work pretty hard to get the tongue weight right and keep withi...	ahull	17	2018	01:26 PM Mar 26, 2016 by Bill and Linda
	What is J2807? (Preview) I was able to find the J2807 2012-05-17 revision that would apply to all vehicles 2013 through 2016 certification. There is a new revision 2016-02-04 that I was not able to find a free copy of and was not willing to pay $74.00 from SAE for the standard. I will limit this posting to HD Trucks & Fifth W...	ahull	6	2425	08:43 AM Mar 19, 2016 by Cummins12V98
	Best dually truck rock guard to protect fifth wheel. (Preview) What do you use and like to protect your fifth wheel from damage caused by stones/ rocks while driving? I just purchased and returned a Towtector bumper mount rock protector because of quality issues and melting from my F350 dually diesel side exhaust. I got the 96 inch wide one to protect the fifth whe...	tktoth	5	3174	08:33 AM Mar 19, 2016 by Cummins12V98
	Flat tow a town and country (Preview) Looking at options on what to tow behind my 37' Damen Challenger. Dolly seems cheaper but more of a headache. Started looking at flat tow and was looking at getting a Jeep but then was asked why don't I just get a transmission lube pump kit for my paid for 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. Any suggestions on...	swindall	10	3689	02:47 PM Mar 16, 2016 by TRAILERKING
	2016 RAM 5500 HD Locking Fuel Cap (Preview) Does anybody know of a locking fuel cap for the 2016 5500 HD? Bill Napier's local RAM dealer didn't have one and Google didn't reveal any but did find a few that would fit a 3500 so I'm just trying to figure out what model/year to get one for so that it matches. Bill thinks that a 2013 3500 one will fit but isn'...	Neil and Connie	4	1641	02:38 PM Mar 6, 2016 by piggy
	PacBrake 2016 Spring Special (Preview) PacBrake is offering a special deal from March 1 - May 31. You can get $250 off their PRXB Exhaust Brake Kit with a mail-in rebate. Just wanted to put it out there for those considering adding an exhaust brake to their tow vehicle.	Howard	0	1152	03:46 PM Mar 3, 2016 by Howard
	Truck Class 1-8 & 5th Wheel Trailer Weights (Preview) Here is a list of truck classes and calculated trailer weights based on these formulas *Trailer Weight = ((Curb Weight 2.5)+(GVW-Curb Weight+GVW))/2 GCVW = Curb Weight + Trailer Weight**These weights are extrapolated from a Class 8 semi and signify estimated potential design limits for each cla...	ahull	15	2799	07:25 AM Mar 2, 2016 by ahull
	Thinking of a truck (Preview) We're currently fulltiming in a Foretravel MH, and really like it, but circumstances are changing, and perhaps a 5'er might be a better fit for us. We're still researching that, and this post is part of that research. IF (and that's a big IF) we go to a 5'er it will most likely be a USED Mobile Suites or New...	kb0zke	16	2133	01:38 PM Feb 26, 2016 by TheHarveys
	Tow Equipment for a Class A (Preview) I have a 2002 Pace Arrow 37ft motor home. I went to Camping World to get a bid on getting a towing packaging for a toad. The quote was $5,800 !!! I do believe that the last owner had a toad because I see that there is a Prodigy Electronic Brake Control System mounted on the dash. If the last owner had a toad,...	Big Mike	12	1627	10:43 PM Feb 22, 2016 by TRAILERKING
	Dually a must??? (Preview) Looking for a truck to haul the 5er. Many have duallys, are they really better than regular wheels? We know nothing about this kind of stuff. Took months to pick out the rig we wanted. Now what to buy to pull it. We're going with the Keystone Avalanche. Any help appreciated!!!	Gary and Linda	43	5844	10:05 AM Feb 12, 2016 by BiggarView
	Design a Light Duty 5th Wheel Tow Vehicle (Preview) OverviewThe intent of the post is design considerations for a tow vehicle when compared to the ultimate tow vehicle a class 8 semi. Although I may reference one of the big three the intent is not to bias any manufacturer. Sorry this is long but that is how I roll.Engine The engine is proba...	ahull	11	2084	07:56 PM Jan 8, 2016 by Cummins12V98
	Shopping used (Preview) So I'll be shopping for a used truck and new trailer in the next few months. The likely candidate is a Tundra 5.7L 4x4, which has a GCVWR of 16000#, biggest among half-tons as far as I can tell. To avoid drifting into a discussion of towing capacities, please assume that it's enough. If it isn't, then I'...	bobk3d	9	2037	07:05 PM Nov 14, 2015 by NWescapee
	Patriot Braking System Problems (Preview) We have a patriot system for braking the toad. It's required in Michigan. It sets up fine, and after about 20 minutes we get an error message on the monitor. Any thoughts?	Sheryl E	3	2370	12:28 PM Oct 29, 2015 by TRAILERKING
	Easy Pass ( massachusetts ) (Preview) Hi all, Anyone from Ma. using the Easy Pass transponders while traveling the states it covers ( Mainly east coast ) ? Was told I needed 2 transponders and had to register as Commercial because of the dually and commercial plates. They also said to use the 5er transponder ONLY when towing. Another poi...	Gary Marcondes	9	4639	08:23 AM Oct 14, 2015 by Camper Chronicles
	The Tesla Model X can tow 5000 pounds (Preview) The new Tesla Model X can tow 5000 pounds. Who is ready to buy one? The cheapest version is $75,000.	bjoyce	4	1195	08:25 PM Oct 3, 2015 by Alie and Jims Carrilite
	More inspections required.... (Preview) https://vid110.photobucket.com/albums/n118/TRAILERKING/runaway.mp4	TRAILERKING	1	1363	09:37 AM Oct 3, 2015 by Terry and Jo
	Three questions (Preview) Hi All. We will be traveling west from Massachusetts to Las Vegas soon through mid US states. On return in the spring, we will take a southern route to the east coast and up to Ma again. 1 - My gross combined weight for my truck and 5er my be slightly above 26K pounds ? Should I be worried as I have only a clas...	Gary Marcondes	7	1638	04:10 PM Sep 29, 2015 by Cummins12V98
	3/4 ton tow capabilities? (Preview) We currently have a 2011 f250 super duty 6.7 diesel powerstroke 4x4 crew cab srws. thinking of buying a 5th wheel sometime next year. Lets just say im gonna tow a 16k 5th wheel with it. Main purpose is to park it at a campsite maybe do a trip a short 5 hr trip twice a year. So not much road traveling at all. iSo...	jbean	14	2601	07:53 AM Sep 27, 2015 by Cummins12V98
	Truck size (Preview) Hi we are going to buy a keystone cougar 30 ft 12000 gross weight, 9800 for the 5 th wheel and 2200 for contents. looking at buying a dodge 2500 or a Silverado 2500 i read the tow weight of the dodge is 18000 lbs, ie the new 2015 trucks anyone have thoughts on either the keystone cougar or the truck size?	Ljbrandt	9	2445	08:33 AM Sep 4, 2015 by Trikester
	5TH Wheel Tailgate (Preview) I am wondering if anyone out there has had experience with the louvered style 5th wheel tailgates. I have heard that due to their lighter weight and flow thru air design they save fuel. As my F450 has the 4:88's in it, it is not at all fuel friendly. I need to repair the stock tailgate ( due to a split second o...	bacardiron	12	4884	06:27 PM Aug 20, 2015 by teamford
	tailgate cables (Preview) I have a 2001 F350 that has the 5th wheel tailgate. The tailgate has no markers to let me know who the manufacturer is. I'd like to get new tailgate cables for my truck but the problem is the shoulder bolt on the tailgate takes a 7/16 socket and the cable is ~19" long. The ford cable is 21" long...	jvcoach23	2	1144	11:56 AM Aug 20, 2015 by The Bear II
	tailgate cables tailgate (Preview) I've spent a ton of time looking but have not had any luck yet.. I bought a 2001 F350 that has a fifth wheel tailgate. The tailgate does not have any markings on it as to what brand it is. I'm trying to find some tailgate cables that will work with it. The standard ford replacement cables are ~21"lon...	jvcoach23	0	989	06:35 AM Aug 18, 2015 by jvcoach23
	5th wheel hitch questions. Can I buy any hitch for any truck? (Preview) http://www.amazon.com/CURT-16245-Fifth-Wheel-Hitch/dp/B00...	TheDigitalHippies	13	2949	06:40 PM Jul 30, 2015 by Cyclone Dave
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