Absolutely, brother! I was a week away from suiting up my F-250 with a new 5th wheel. Upgrading from our current TT to the 5th didn't seem like it was THAT big of a difference. Sure, a few thousand pounds heavier, but well within the weight limits of my towing capacity, so I thought. Spent an ENTIRE Saturday crunching numbers, actually learning about GVW/GVWR/Payload/Curb weight vs. GVW etc. and had to finally concede defeat. Did some soul searching and realize that I can't just manipulate the numbers and 'make' it happen without feeling less than 100% safe. Admittedly it stung a little bit to realize that, as capable as my truck is, it's far from bulletproof and is not near the monster truck I like to think it is. Now we're still upgrading, just to a more modest 9600 lbs. TT that still gives us PLENTY of wiggle room for payload and tow capacity.
We upgraded from an F150 to an F350 diesel to tow our 29ft (7400 lb) travel trailer through the mountains with gear in the bed. We were over matched pulling our Grand Design 2400BH with the half ton in terms of payload. Your videos have been invaluable to us in our truck selection. Thank you.
I towed a similar trailer, 400 lbs lighter dry with my 2017 Expedition with HD towing package. Kitchen was mid though and had to put cargo in the front to get enough tongue weight to make it stable
2012 Ram 2500 crew cab 4x4 with Cummins and 6 speed manual, towing a Denali 270FK. I towed it about 250 miles without any sway control, while I waited for a 4 point Curt hitch. Towed about 400 miles with the hitch and it towed like a dream!
I’m a sponge absorbing as much knowledge as I can before I jump in and make this my full time home and avoiding as many of those mistakes as possible .
So I have nearly the perfect travel trailer for a 3/4 ton truck that I tow with my F-150! 😂 You’re totally spot on with your comments on stability while towing a trailer this size with a half ton though. It can be a little hair raising at times.
Welp!! Same here my friend....I tow a 32 footer with my Nissan Armada. With a Hensley it handles like a beast but still....seeing this video now way after I have made my purchase makes me sad. Anyway lesson learnt and overall the combo is working well for us knock on wood.
Well done & said ! With 40+ years of towing experience I learned many years ago that its always better to be over trucked than under trucked. Just because its rated for XXX pounds doesn't mean you should. Conditions & ability play largely into the equation. You should always allow for a healthy margin of tolerances . Laws of Physics and conditions play big roles. Where your weight is riding on the axles & hitch must be observed. As you stated stressful driving & towing ain’t no fun and create saftey hazards to all.
Another good video about the right size trailer fro the tow vehicle. I will say towing my 37' Freedom express with my Excursion is a dream. 1 handed driving with ease. The trailers GVW is 10050 and I use the Husk Centerline TS WDH. I am not sure if the spread axles on the trailer help or not but its very easy to drive.
They should put your videos on at the RV dealership, on repeat, and force potential buyers to watch first! Hey a few suggestions for an upcoming video; cover towing a boat behind a 5th, I see this a lot. Also it’s going to be winter soon up north here and would love to get your take on RV covers.
We bought a 33ft travel trailer to match with our 2011 Ram 1500. Test pull went great. Plenty of pulling and stopping power. Next trip with a little wind was a whole different experience. White knuckle the whole way even with premium WDH with sway control. Had to take back roads to get home. Now looking for a 3/4 ton.
Thank you for your video, very informative! We bought our 30’ hitch to bumper 34’) Grand Design Imagine TT first then did our research (your channel & others) on what truck would be the best tow vehicle. I would have preferred a dually 1 ton (Ford or Ram) but none where available. Vehicle cost was another consideration, $70-$90K was out of budget for us. So Pre-owned was the way to go. It is also not easy to figure true safe max tow weight. Since there isn’t one truck sticker to tell you. There’s math involved, Lol Thanks to your channel’s info, I was knowledgeable to select the correct & safe tow truck (& weight distribution hitch). Thank you for all you do producing informative videos. They’re a lot of people out there who have used your information to be safe & happy campers!
I'm glad as I was reviewing trailers and saw your videos. Because otherwise once I made my decision on trailer & truck I'm sure I would have quit my dream
Really appreciate the work you put into these vids. I have learned a lot and it’s helping our family make decisions to keep us safe while having a ton of fun! 👍
That Coachman Concord has a wild red paint job! WOW With my TT I am running a little over your likings but still well within my truck's towing capability. Had this video come out in April I definitely would have gotten a 3/4 ton. (as I started out with a clean sheet of paper truck & trailer) I searched for info and it said I'd be fine...… I am borderline fine!
Re: Perfect RV for 3/4 ton truck -- You are very correct about the tongue weight/load balance/sway. Have you every tested a Hensley hitch system. I've only seen one on the road but couldn't talk to the driver while on I-75. Thanks and love the channel.
I have a Springdale 293RK (same type trailer) and pull it with a 2013 Chevy 2500 HD, 6 liter with 4:10 gears CNG. Great rig, pulls great, nice trailer to camp in.
All of this is very true I’m running a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 4 door 4x4 and my bumper pull toy hauler is 36’ 10” and there are times I wish I had a dually mostly when I don’t have anything in the garage
I have a 2016 Ram 2500 with the Hemi 6.4L mega cab. I'm currently pulling a 38ft 5th wheel with the weight of 10,500 dry and hitch weight is 1,600lbs. Pulls it like a dream hills are a little challenging but it does it's Hemi job.👍
I second this request, the winds in Kansas almost made me pee my pants while pulling my coachmen 248RBS with a 5.7 Tundra. I've added a water tank to the back of the truck (30gals=half tank) and that seem to have solved the excessive sway issue more so than the WDH.
I can say that I've never towed a 5th wheel camper before, but I have a lot miles under a gooseneck trailer. All I can say in regards to safety and comfort while towing, the gooseneck trailer is a lot better than any bumper pull trailer.
I really enjoy your videos the only thing that I would like to see more is the model number of the campers or camper you're reviewing in the description somewhere
I agree with your assessments, however I don’t feel a 36 ft bumper pull is a good fit behind a reg cab 8 ft box truck,I’d keep those short wheelbase under 140” WB trucks at or under 32ft.once your over 155 I agreee you can go 36 ft,and the 165” plus can go a little longer without fear. If you are using a pro pride or a Hensley arrow you can tow anything length wise that’s within your weight and tongue weight limits even on a reg cab 250.
Great video, I have a F250 super cab 4x4 diesel, max towing is 12,500 conventional pulling. We bought a 33bkss and its gvwr is only 9,600lbs. The length is max though for my comfort. Truck and trailer only weigh 16,800 loaded.
Outstanding video. You answer a lot of really important questions when it comes to the typical three different classes of pickup trucks that most people have and exactly what the towing limits are (weight and length) for each. It's a complicated subject that almost always doesn't come with a simple and straight answer like yours. Well done.
Great topic and great video. My issue lies with the capabilities of drivers. the length of these new rigs combined with the weight are really getting up there. I see people buy trailers all the time. First time owners who have no towing experience. There needs to be a special license class along with classes for towing. I'm glad people are getting out and camping, just not at my family's risk.....great video btbrv!
I've towed my 33' travel trailer with a 2017 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi about 4000 miles over the last two seasons. I think it's perfect length. I have been hit with 50 mph Wyoming gusts and the whole rig felt like it moved millimeters. I use a Fastway 4-point hitch and I set it up myself. The guys at the dealership didn't set it up properly -- not even close -- not even in the same galaxy close. Anyway, I can't imagine going over 33' with a bumper pull. If I went longer, I'd go 5th wheel. There's just too many gas stations and parking lots that are tight for 33'. Forget about 36'!! Put some of that length over your truck bed.
Hello Jerry here I have watched almost every video and do to ur advice I just got a ram 2500 with a 6.4 to pull my new 8800 pounds camper I was on the fence over Diesel or gas but with ur info and price it was a big help think u sir
Great video or series-of videos The only thing that I have seen on the road or with a lot of people is they forget about the fact that they hear current tow ratings on the new vehicles but yet they’re using a vehicle that’s 10 years old or maybe 20 years old that had much lower tow ratings like an 03 f250 at 8800 and a 16 at 11,200 but the trucks look very similar
Very informative video. The first TT you showed is pretty much the same as my Heritage Glenn 282RK. I have added additional weight to my storage area to offset the kitchen. It did help, but I know I need a bigger truck than my current Nissan Titan. I just wish they didn't cost so dang much! Even a used F250 with 100k miles is around $30k. Ridiculous.
If you don't care about options, you can get a brand new 3/4 truck, crew cab 6.6 foot bed or smaller, 4 wheel drive as a base package from any manufacturer for around 35k-40k if you shop your deal right. I'm getting a 2018 Sierra 3500 HD SLE crew cab long bed 6.0L gas for hopefully 40k out the door, no more than 41k. Granted I get employee pricing discounts, but the advertised price on it was 42k anyway. Msrp is 53k though.
Wait wait stop at 6:30 in your video. This is a big decision point weight vs stability. Can you please if you get a chance go into some additional detail on the point made for a SRW 1 ton truck (didn't think there were any at these weights). At 1st seems to conflict with capability and points made in other videos. I'm sure it's just me not quite grasping the concept you're explaining regarding differing needs vs payload and stability. Maybe a demo if you can find something. Thanks for the vids.
There is a place for 3/4 ton diesel trucks in the towing environment. It's in "effortless towing" of travel trailers in the 30-34' range. Three quarter ton trucks have the payload to manage tongue weights and adequate (not excessive) cargo when hitched to travel trailers in this size range. They are ideal to "fill the gap" between gas engines towing large trailers and diesel engines which make towing in that weight range much easier. Three quarter ton trucks diesel trucks don't typically have the payload for anything but the smallest (under 31') fifth wheels. While there are some "base model trucks" with more payload than the "typical buyer's optioned trucks" they tend to be the commercial models with vinyl seats, hand crank windows, few options and the largest payloads. Once you start adding leather, heated/cooled seats, carpet, electric windows, electric mirrors and all the "luxury options" the payload takes a significant "nose dive"..... Most 3/4 ton diesel trucks are "ideally matched" to medium large travel trailers, but not to anything but the smallest fifth wheels. Because of the limited payload, they are limited in the fifth wheel arena. If you have a short bed truck, you may be faced with the need for a sliding hitch. That's something I haven't found is necessary, but my Ford bed is slightly longer than the RAM bed. The extra 5 or 6 inches makes a significant difference in clearing the back of the cab during turns. If you do find you need a sliding hitch, you can expect to add an extra 100 pounds to the hitch weight, something that will compound your already critical lack of payload with almost any fifth wheel, even the smallest, "half ton" units.
I’ve seen that one before and didn’t care for it. As in most RK models, the TV is located just like this Sunset model is. I found one where the entertainment center is located where those two rockers go and a sofa is located where the Sunset’s TV is. No more neck craning with that.
I would go for a smaller trailer, for example the Heartland Sundance TT 221RB, The Gulf Stream Cabin Cruiser 24RBS, or Venture Sonic SN220VRB. Or a functional length from 22 to 26 ft real length. and an empty weight or UVW between 4000 and 6000 lbs and GVWR between 6000 and 9000 lbs. This all would provide amble room and space, while being safer and easier to tow.
Just to add, this video is specific to travel trailers. Toy haulers are usually quite a bit more weight per foot to carry the cargo. They're balanced a lot differently for cargo and the rear door/gate, and usually have much larger tanks compared to travel trailers. My 27' box (33' overall) 7400lbs dry - has 100G fresh (830lbs), 40G Gray, 40G Black, 40G fuel (240 Lbs) and 20G propane and 1400lbs cargo/toys and a gross of 9.9K lbs. Some cheaper toy haulers don't have enough gross to load them all the way up to advertised weights/capacity.
@@maximumwoof8662Why do people always say this? What's the difference if I buy a 1500 that weighs 5600 lbs and tow 9000 lbs or a 2500 that weighs just 1500 lbs more and tow 15,000 or more lbs? the weight ratio is better for the 1500
When we bought our first new trailer back in 1988, I told many salesperson I was not interested in rear kitchen. (Towing with 3/4 ton) When they asked why , I told them because I know the laws of physics. We ended up with a front kitchen but I ended up adding a Dual cam sway control.
I’d like to see this same video but for 5th wheels. Looking to get into a 3/4 ton truck and fifth wheel within the next year so it would be some very helpful information.
I've sold everything now...but I have personal (and scary) experience with a "the stickers say it will work" approach to towing. I had a 2003 Explorer with the big rear diff and v8 engine...rated to tow 7,800 lbs for a total vehicle weight of 11,400 lbs. It weighed 5,400 lbs (loaded) alone and I towed a 25" Passport Ultralite that weighed 5,600 lbs (loaded). According to the stickers, that works. But if there was any wind at all, my control in the driver's seat sometimes felt like the guy driving the back end of the fire truck. That explorer and the trailer had good brakes so I could stop--but that trailer bullied the explorer in every other way, especially where I operated between 4,500 and 10,000 feet elevation almost exclusively.
Couldn't agree with you more. We have a 30' tt that weights 9000 lbs. I have rented a 2500 hd truck and felt very comfortable. Living in Colorado using the truck for a daily commute and towing, a gas motor is adequate. I'd love a diesel but is it really worth the near $10000?
How does that compare to a fifth wheel? Can a fifth wheel be longer before you get into sway problems or does extra height make it worse? It would seem like having the connection just forward of the axle would help the truck be more planted and have more leverage on the trailer.
Great video as usual !! I feel stupid , I just don’t understand all this stuff , I don’t want to get the wrong truck , I’ve got to buy both , just don’t want to screw my self up ..
Bill Oldham IMO,start by getting yourself a 3/4 ton diesel, they will pull just about anything you can hook up to it! Not unless you get a massive 5th wheel,the type you live full time in, then you might need a dually!
Do you ever think you might also test flatbed trailers gooseneck flatbed and possibly boats these are pulled a lot of but oftentimes the wrong size truck to application. Case in point witnesses a 20 foot pontoon boat pulled by ford ranger
I have an 03 2500 Suburban 4x4 , with the 8.1 and 3.73's, currently towing a 2019 Keystone Passport 2810bh. I have a weight distribution hitch with sway control (fastway E2). The trailer is 5300lbs, with approximately 600lb tongue weight. The Suburban is rated for a trailer weighing 10,500, CGVW of 17,000lbs. I have pulled it from New York to Nevada through the Rockies and the truck did fine. Is there anything I should be concerned with? I know, buy a dually and 5th wheel, but am new to this and would like to make sure we are going to enjoy it before going in too deep. Thanks for any input.
For someone who plans to tow mostly in mountainous regions like the Rockies, would your recommendation change for towing - specifically with Ram 2500 with 6.7 Cummins
One method is is to get a bigger more expensive dually, another is to follow the example of “know your day dream” who has actually been towing a “1 ton drw only” sized travel trailer with his f250 his entire family all over the country - currently they are in Alaska, they solved the sway challenge with a hensley hitch, others have used a propride hitch with similar results.
I know KYD very well. Their trailer falls into the category I speak of perfectly. They also have an extremely effective hitch that cancels sway as well as suspension enhancements. He even has a video pointing out why his truck is over capacity. They've done everything well to manage their TT.
Having the trailer balanced is the biggest mistake people make when towing no matter what the load its best to have about 150+ pounds on the trailer hitch so that the nose of the trailer and the back of the vehicle are down ….not level … this eliminates sway at the speed limits !! Happy towing folks !! :-) :-) :-)
Ok I've a question for you I see a lot of people putting 18-wheeler wheels and tires on their duallies and some have started putting super singles on the back how do these set ups work in real world
Raptor's have light payload capacities. The heavier the trailer the heavier the hitch weight. Hitch (tongue) weight eats into payload capacity. Payload capacity is the rule. Not tow ratings.
Simple physics will tell you that any trailer with the heavy weight distributed beyond the rear trailing axle is a dangerous during towing and will cause a whipping effect thus resulting in a major accident.
i want a 5th wheel floorplan inside a travel trailer. That i can tow behind an suv but after doing some research suv arent the best to tow when i want an rv that is at least 29-36feet long so maybe a truck/suv hybrid car thats why i choose the 2022 ford expedition
Great info,sales people in the auto or rv industry don't take into account, driving skills or actual travel,all they see is numbers.The gvwr of the vehicle and RV.Not the tangible of the driver and travel situations.
I have a 2019 ford 350 and I am getting a travel trailer that’s 31 feet long with a 7630 pounds gross vehicle weight rating. What kind of hitch should I get for my trailer? I would like one that has anti-sway and weight distribution.
Great info! Would you pull a fifth wheel with a 3/4 Ram that was set in the factory to pull a fifth wheel? If so, what are your recommendations of max weight and footage? This is changing all my ideas that I mapped out.
I have a 2006 ram 2500 5.9L diesel. It’s not a 4x4. What is it’s towing capacity and what size trailer should I get? We will be living in this trailer for a maximum of 2 years while I travel the U.S. working on wind turbines.
What I want to know is, how did you get that job! My husband is an electrician and we are wanting to go mobile. Planning to be stationary at first but this sounds like a dream job!
I have a Chevy Silverado 2009 2500 hd what travel trailer would be good to get we have a Keystone Springdale summer land Series 2020qb too small for us. Looking at an highland ridge open range rear kitchen
I love your videos and I’ve learned a lot. I really appreciate your review videos and new product videos. I am a little confused why you don’t ever show the largest RV’s of all. Class A Motor Home’s. There is such an untapped market for class A manufacturer reviews and towing with class A’s. I’d really like to see some videos about them
Can you review some half-Ton fifth wheels? Or is that something I should really avoid? I have a 2016 Ram 1600 crewcab hemi with max tow and 3.92 gearing so power I don’t think would be an issue but would it be extremely dangerous or would I be ok... I want as much space as possible but I am not willing to pay over 35k for a diesel hd truck with over a 100k miles and I don’t want a gas hd truck because it will be my daily driver and I want to still be able to achieve 20mpg unloaded.
Gig Truck Big RV I am interested in getting a Texas Pride two car hauler with a 21k gvwr and a 40 ft deck. This would be a bumper-pull trailer with three 7k axles. Looking at a 2016 F350 6.7 Powerstroke (probable crewcab, 4x4), would you recommend I go with a SRW truck, or dually? Thanks for your input!
Eric eckley are you talking about a travel trailer? With a low-boy equipment trailer, you should be good for up to the maximum rated weight of the truck and trailer.
What’s your take on towing a 24ft enclosed trailer, 9.9k gvwr. With a 2016 F150 5.0, I have the tow package 3.73 gears, gcwr 16200. I will be adding airbags and weight distribution.
Would you mind giving your thoughts on the Travel Lite Evoke series C travel trailer as far as quality and tow ability . I looking at a 2020 and plan on pulling with Ram 2500 Truck with 6.4 L Hemmi engine.
I really enjoy your channel. now all these can you do one on toy haulers. I drive a 2017 ram rebel and i tow a 22ft front sleeping and i am at about 9500 ILBs when towing i want another truck but can't afford it right now. So do you think i am pushing it over the limits?
Like he was saying, you need the extra rubber on the road at the back of your truck to combat the sway of the trailer. Dual rear wheels will be stiffer and therefore more stable than single rear wheel. It's not so much about the weight it's the sidewall of the longer trailer catching the wind and trying to go sideways.
So if it is SRW (3/4 or 1 ton), 7k-11k lbs at less than 36ft length is best. So the only advantage to a 1 ton vs 3/4 is the extra hitch/pin box capacity? Does it make sense to just go with a 1 ton, regardless since they cost about the same?
Depends on brand. Ford has very few differences in the 250/350 models except for payload/pin weight capacity. Chevy and Dodge package their 3/4 ton and 1-tons differently. It requires a bit more research. If it was me, get the 1=ton.
@@kevincameron8437 Well, my 2018 crew cab standard bed 4.10 rear end 6.0L gas engine has a max towing of right around 14,000 pounds. Unfortunately that truck got totaled so I'm looking at getting a 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 HD 6.0L 4.10 rear end crew cab long bed and it says it's max towing is 13,700. So really you don't get any more towing capability on paper, but the suspension and other components are going to hold up and handle much better than a smaller truck. Like my 3/4 ton I pulled my brother in laws dually 3500 diesel crew cab Silverado on a 22' flat bed and I also had a 1,000 pound truck camper on my truck at the time so I was probably pushing 14 or 15k pounds and the truck did good as far as power went, bumps and turns were a little sketchy, but in this situation a 1 ton gasser would have better handling on it with a better suspension. Anyway, bigger is always better, you're probably going to get the same gas mileage and better resale value. And you get a better tongue weight so you can throw a four wheeler in the back and generator with no problem.
Have you looked at the Ram 6.4 Hemi w/ 4:10? I was on the fence between my Cummins and the 6.4/ 4:10 because of my towing needs.(9500 lb TT).I went with the Cummins b/c I just wanted the diesel, but the 6.4 is still getting great reviews for towing in the 13K-14K range. I've always been a Bowtie guy, but at the time the Ram had better deals and I had to follow my pocketbook. But the 6.0 is a stout truck w/ a great history, so you can't go wrong.
@@kevincameron8437 I honestly haven't looked at any other brand than gm or Chevrolet, but the reason for that is because I just like them and my grandpa retired from GM after 22 years in bowling green Kentucky making Corvettes. So I get the employee pricing discounts on new vehicles and I also get some discounts on regular maintenance costs and repairs and such which is cool. So I'm slightly biased towards GM because of that, but I think all trucks are good as long as you just take care of them and hope you didn't buy one made on a Friday lol. GM, Ford, and Dodge didn't make it 100+ years by making shitty products, granted some from all 3 of them have turned out to have their issues, but the main goal is to offer a good vehicle to the customer.
Good video, the sad thing is these truck manufacturers keep fooling people into thinking they can tow more then they can and then RV companies magnifying this obvious blunder by saying 5th wheels are towable with a 1/2 ton. I know this doesn't work as my grandfather got talked into it and for a few years it worked and then his rear axle snapped halfway through a 600mile trip. That was long before they actually started using aluminum to make the truck lighter to improve the towing number. Because that makes sense.
I see that you don't deem this acceptable with any 1/2 ton out there. I can see that. Even with all the gear that's a lot of trailer to catch wind. Do you think a Titan XD diesel would be okay with something like this? 155ish inch wheel base, 7000+lb truck. I don't see a trailer like this with anti-sway and wt dis(using some form of ballast like all your luggage and gear as far forward as possible to ensure enough tongue weight) walking the dog as much when the truck weighs what the laden trailer does.
I would be afraid of the heavy rear and tail wag on the road with that one. I like the toilet being accessible while traveling but it would be nice if the refrigerator was also.
several factors.. first off, trailer weight within SAFE tow capacity of a truck, 60/40 balanced loading of trailer, 10 percent of trailer weight as hitch tongue weight, weight distributing hitch, etc.. but still, the longer the trailer, the more wind loading on the side...
Thank you for these videos- this was great. Could you do a similar video on which 5th wheel you would recommend for that 3/4 ton Ram? I have heard the Rams are limited by their payload capabilities- is this true? Thanks again for the great info!
my 27fx being pulled by my half ton was definitely affected by the side wind. and the semi would go by and stop the motion and change the direction...my TT weighs 6900dry. get a 3/4ton. its no fun otherwise.
Wouldn't a rear kitchen be kind of silly in the sense of that basically the rear end of your trailer acts as a mini catapult when you go over bumps and dips in the road? Lol. All I could think of is your dishes just being flung around in the cabinets all of the time.
Absolutely, brother! I was a week away from suiting up my F-250 with a new 5th wheel. Upgrading from our current TT to the 5th didn't seem like it was THAT big of a difference. Sure, a few thousand pounds heavier, but well within the weight limits of my towing capacity, so I thought. Spent an ENTIRE Saturday crunching numbers, actually learning about GVW/GVWR/Payload/Curb weight vs. GVW etc. and had to finally concede defeat. Did some soul searching and realize that I can't just manipulate the numbers and 'make' it happen without feeling less than 100% safe. Admittedly it stung a little bit to realize that, as capable as my truck is, it's far from bulletproof and is not near the monster truck I like to think it is. Now we're still upgrading, just to a more modest 9600 lbs. TT that still gives us PLENTY of wiggle room for payload and tow capacity.
We upgraded from an F150 to an F350 diesel to tow our 29ft (7400 lb) travel trailer through the mountains with gear in the bed. We were over matched pulling our Grand Design 2400BH with the half ton in terms of payload. Your videos have been invaluable to us in our truck selection. Thank you.
good basic info. My mantra is stay small and travel light. It is more fun to have no stress.
I towed a similar trailer, 400 lbs lighter dry with my 2017 Expedition with HD towing package. Kitchen was mid though and had to put cargo in the front to get enough tongue weight to make it stable
2012 Ram 2500 crew cab 4x4 with Cummins and 6 speed manual, towing a Denali 270FK. I towed it about 250 miles without any sway control, while I waited for a 4 point Curt hitch. Towed about 400 miles with the hitch and it towed like a dream!
I’m a sponge absorbing as much knowledge as I can before I jump in and make this my full time home and avoiding as many of those mistakes as possible .
So I have nearly the perfect travel trailer for a 3/4 ton truck that I tow with my F-150! 😂 You’re totally spot on with your comments on stability while towing a trailer this size with a half ton though. It can be a little hair raising at times.
Shawn Maceno Upgrade Man! It will be safer fo you and everyone else on the road
Welp!! Same here my friend....I tow a 32 footer with my Nissan Armada. With a Hensley it handles like a beast but still....seeing this video now way after I have made my purchase makes me sad. Anyway lesson learnt and overall the combo is working well for us knock on wood.
Well done & said ! With 40+ years of towing experience I learned many years ago that its always better to be over trucked than under trucked. Just because its rated for XXX pounds doesn't mean you should. Conditions & ability play largely into the equation. You should always allow for a healthy margin of tolerances . Laws of Physics and conditions play big roles. Where your weight is riding on the axles & hitch must be observed. As you stated stressful driving & towing ain’t no fun and create saftey hazards to all.
Another good video about the right size trailer fro the tow vehicle. I will say towing my 37' Freedom express with my Excursion is a dream. 1 handed driving with ease. The trailers GVW is 10050 and I use the Husk Centerline TS WDH. I am not sure if the spread axles on the trailer help or not but its very easy to drive.
They should put your videos on at the RV dealership, on repeat, and force potential buyers to watch first! Hey a few suggestions for an upcoming video; cover towing a boat behind a 5th, I see this a lot. Also it’s going to be winter soon up north here and would love to get your take on RV covers.
Neil B every cover my parents bought expensive or not didn’t last a Colorado winter
The covers are garbage especially the money you have to spend
We bought a 33ft travel trailer to match with our 2011 Ram 1500. Test pull went great. Plenty of pulling and stopping power. Next trip with a little wind was a whole different experience. White knuckle the whole way even with premium WDH with sway control. Had to take back roads to get home. Now looking for a 3/4 ton.
Thank you for your video, very informative! We bought our 30’ hitch to bumper 34’) Grand Design Imagine TT first then did our research (your channel & others) on what truck would be the best tow vehicle.
I would have preferred a dually 1 ton (Ford or Ram) but none where available. Vehicle cost was another consideration, $70-$90K was out of budget for us. So Pre-owned was the way to go.
It is also not easy to figure true safe max tow weight. Since there isn’t one truck sticker to tell you. There’s math involved, Lol
Thanks to your channel’s info, I was knowledgeable to select the correct & safe tow truck (& weight distribution hitch).
Thank you for all you do producing informative videos. They’re a lot of people out there who have used your information to be safe & happy campers!
I'm glad as I was reviewing trailers and saw your videos. Because otherwise once I made my decision on trailer & truck I'm sure I would have quit my dream
My wife and I are looking at getting a new trailer. We have a 2500 HD Chevy. This video was very helpful. Glad I was YouTubing and found this.
Really appreciate the work you put into these vids. I have learned a lot and it’s helping our family make decisions to keep us safe while having a ton of fun! 👍
That Coachman Concord has a wild red paint job! WOW With my TT I am running a little over your likings but still well within my truck's towing capability. Had this video come out in April I definitely would have gotten a 3/4 ton. (as I started out with a clean sheet of paper truck & trailer) I searched for info and it said I'd be fine...… I am borderline fine!
Re: Perfect RV for 3/4 ton truck -- You are very correct about the tongue weight/load balance/sway. Have you every tested a Hensley hitch system. I've only seen one on the road but couldn't talk to the driver while on I-75. Thanks and love the channel.
I have a Springdale 293RK (same type trailer) and pull it with a 2013 Chevy 2500 HD, 6 liter with 4:10 gears CNG. Great rig, pulls great, nice trailer to camp in.
All of this is very true I’m running a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 4 door 4x4 and my bumper pull toy hauler is 36’ 10” and there are times I wish I had a dually mostly when I don’t have anything in the garage
Great video, yes the trailer can and will pull the truck. I think you are the 1st person came out and stated that.
I have a 2016 Ram 2500 with the Hemi 6.4L mega cab. I'm currently pulling a 38ft 5th wheel with the weight of 10,500 dry and hitch weight is 1,600lbs. Pulls it like a dream hills are a little challenging but it does it's Hemi job.👍
thrashin the hemi.. shoulda went cummins
What gear ratio?
I believe it's the 3.73.
Didn't wanna go Cummins and deal with alot of maintenance I use my Ram as a daily.
It does very well does not feel like I over stress my truck at all.
Would you consider a couple of videos' of the Toyota Tundra 5.7? I would like your opinion and trailer towing review on them. Thanks
sure.
I second this request, the winds in Kansas almost made me pee my pants while pulling my coachmen 248RBS with a 5.7 Tundra. I've added a water tank to the back of the truck (30gals=half tank) and that seem to have solved the excessive sway issue more so than the WDH.
I can sum it up, superb
At 8500lbs loaded and 31.5' long my Tundra 5.7 does an amazing job.
I can say that I've never towed a 5th wheel camper before, but I have a lot miles under a gooseneck trailer. All I can say in regards to safety and comfort while towing, the gooseneck trailer is a lot better than any bumper pull trailer.
lotsa variables there, but yes, generally a better towing experience.
I really enjoy your videos the only thing that I would like to see more is the model number of the campers or camper you're reviewing in the description somewhere
I agree with your assessments, however I don’t feel a 36 ft bumper pull is a good fit behind a reg cab 8 ft box truck,I’d keep those short wheelbase under 140” WB trucks at or under 32ft.once your over 155 I agreee you can go 36 ft,and the 165” plus can go a little longer without fear. If you are using a pro pride or a Hensley arrow you can tow anything length wise that’s within your weight and tongue weight limits even on a reg cab 250.
Great information !
My ram 2500 tows the vibe 26rks perfectly !
We are looking at a trailer that’s 10 thousand pounds but only about 30 feet can a 2500 pull that ?
Great video, I have a F250 super cab 4x4 diesel, max towing is 12,500 conventional pulling. We bought a 33bkss and its gvwr is only 9,600lbs. The length is max though for my comfort. Truck and trailer only weigh 16,800 loaded.
I like the information he has to share ! very informative
Outstanding video. You answer a lot of really important questions when it comes to the typical three different classes of pickup trucks that most people have and exactly what the towing limits are (weight and length) for each. It's a complicated subject that almost always doesn't come with a simple and straight answer like yours. Well done.
Great topic and great video. My issue lies with the capabilities of drivers. the length of these new rigs combined with the weight are really getting up there. I see people buy trailers all the time. First time owners who have no towing experience. There needs to be a special license class along with classes for towing. I'm glad people are getting out and camping, just not at my family's risk.....great video btbrv!
I've towed my 33' travel trailer with a 2017 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi about 4000 miles over the last two seasons. I think it's perfect length. I have been hit with 50 mph Wyoming gusts and the whole rig felt like it moved millimeters. I use a Fastway 4-point hitch and I set it up myself. The guys at the dealership didn't set it up properly -- not even close -- not even in the same galaxy close. Anyway, I can't imagine going over 33' with a bumper pull. If I went longer, I'd go 5th wheel. There's just too many gas stations and parking lots that are tight for 33'. Forget about 36'!! Put some of that length over your truck bed.
Wow, you do a good job but when can we see the bedroom and bath on the second trailer. I am getting dizzy already at the 6 minute mark....
Hello Jerry here I have watched almost every video and do to ur advice I just got a ram 2500 with a 6.4 to pull my new 8800 pounds camper I was on the fence over Diesel or gas but with ur info and price it was a big help think u sir
thanks! I wish you the best and safe travels! let me know how the setup feels when towing.
Great video or series-of videos The only thing that I have seen on the road or with a lot of people is they forget about the fact that they hear current tow ratings on the new vehicles but yet they’re using a vehicle that’s 10 years old or maybe 20 years old that had much lower tow ratings like an 03 f250 at 8800 and a 16 at 11,200 but the trucks look very similar
Very informative video. The first TT you showed is pretty much the same as my Heritage Glenn 282RK. I have added additional weight to my storage area to offset the kitchen. It did help, but I know I need a bigger truck than my current Nissan Titan. I just wish they didn't cost so dang much! Even a used F250 with 100k miles is around $30k. Ridiculous.
Look at the former rental trucks F250 gas or diesel crewcabs 15k to 25k mileage $35k gas / $43k diesel
If you don't care about options, you can get a brand new 3/4 truck, crew cab 6.6 foot bed or smaller, 4 wheel drive as a base package from any manufacturer for around 35k-40k if you shop your deal right. I'm getting a 2018 Sierra 3500 HD SLE crew cab long bed 6.0L gas for hopefully 40k out the door, no more than 41k. Granted I get employee pricing discounts, but the advertised price on it was 42k anyway. Msrp is 53k though.
can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch
I had to get off the porch. I bought an F250.
Wait wait stop at 6:30 in your video. This is a big decision point weight vs stability. Can you please if you get a chance go into some additional detail on the point made for a SRW 1 ton truck (didn't think there were any at these weights). At 1st seems to conflict with capability and points made in other videos. I'm sure it's just me not quite grasping the concept you're explaining regarding differing needs vs payload and stability. Maybe a demo if you can find something. Thanks for the vids.
There is a place for 3/4 ton diesel trucks in the towing environment. It's in "effortless towing" of travel trailers in the 30-34' range. Three quarter ton trucks have the payload to manage tongue weights and adequate (not excessive) cargo when hitched to travel trailers in this size range. They are ideal to "fill the gap" between gas engines towing large trailers and diesel engines which make towing in that weight range much easier.
Three quarter ton trucks diesel trucks don't typically have the payload for anything but the smallest (under 31') fifth wheels. While there are some "base model trucks" with more payload than the "typical buyer's optioned trucks" they tend to be the commercial models with vinyl seats, hand crank windows, few options and the largest payloads. Once you start adding leather, heated/cooled seats, carpet, electric windows, electric mirrors and all the "luxury options" the payload takes a significant "nose dive".....
Most 3/4 ton diesel trucks are "ideally matched" to medium large travel trailers, but not to anything but the smallest fifth wheels. Because of the limited payload, they are limited in the fifth wheel arena.
If you have a short bed truck, you may be faced with the need for a sliding hitch. That's something I haven't found is necessary, but my Ford bed is slightly longer than the RAM bed. The extra 5 or 6 inches makes a significant difference in clearing the back of the cab during turns. If you do find you need a sliding hitch, you can expect to add an extra 100 pounds to the hitch weight, something that will compound your already critical lack of payload with almost any fifth wheel, even the smallest, "half ton" units.
I’ve seen that one before and didn’t care for it. As in most RK models, the TV is located just like this Sunset model is. I found one where the entertainment center is located where those two rockers go and a sofa is located where the Sunset’s TV is. No more neck craning with that.
I would go for a smaller trailer, for example the Heartland Sundance TT 221RB, The Gulf Stream Cabin Cruiser 24RBS, or Venture Sonic SN220VRB. Or a functional length from 22 to 26 ft real length. and an empty weight or UVW between 4000 and 6000 lbs and GVWR between 6000 and 9000 lbs. This all would provide amble room and space, while being safer and easier to tow.
Just to add, this video is specific to travel trailers. Toy haulers are usually quite a bit more weight per foot to carry the cargo. They're balanced a lot differently for cargo and the rear door/gate, and usually have much larger tanks compared to travel trailers. My 27' box (33' overall) 7400lbs dry - has 100G fresh (830lbs), 40G Gray, 40G Black, 40G fuel (240 Lbs) and 20G propane and 1400lbs cargo/toys and a gross of 9.9K lbs. Some cheaper toy haulers don't have enough gross to load them all the way up to advertised weights/capacity.
This is my TT layout ! I love my Rv !!
Dang i got a 35' trailer with an half ton 150. I can feel it too. Guess i gotta drive slowly
yes, your truck is definitely punching above it's weight class !!
@@maximumwoof8662Why do people always say this? What's the difference if I buy a 1500 that weighs 5600 lbs and tow 9000 lbs or a 2500 that weighs just 1500 lbs more and tow 15,000 or more lbs? the weight ratio is better for the 1500
When we bought our first new trailer back in 1988, I told many salesperson I was not interested in rear kitchen. (Towing with 3/4 ton) When they asked why , I told them because I know the laws of physics. We ended up with a front kitchen but I ended up adding a Dual cam sway control.
I’d like to see this same video but for 5th wheels. Looking to get into a 3/4 ton truck and fifth wheel within the next year so it would be some very helpful information.
Very informative, keep'em comming. I concur with Neil B. I would love to see a video on towing a boat behind a RV.
I've sold everything now...but I have personal (and scary) experience with a "the stickers say it will work" approach to towing. I had a 2003 Explorer with the big rear diff and v8 engine...rated to tow 7,800 lbs for a total vehicle weight of 11,400 lbs. It weighed 5,400 lbs (loaded) alone and I towed a 25" Passport Ultralite that weighed 5,600 lbs (loaded). According to the stickers, that works. But if there was any wind at all, my control in the driver's seat sometimes felt like the guy driving the back end of the fire truck. That explorer and the trailer had good brakes so I could stop--but that trailer bullied the explorer in every other way, especially where I operated between 4,500 and 10,000 feet elevation almost exclusively.
You were over payload capacity on the Exploder
suv's are NOT trucks...
Couldn't agree with you more. We have a 30' tt that weights 9000 lbs. I have rented a 2500 hd truck and felt very comfortable. Living in Colorado using the truck for a daily commute and towing, a gas motor is adequate. I'd love a diesel but is it really worth the near $10000?
At 3:49 why didn't they take out the slide and put that love seat infront of the tv???? Less wieght and better tv viewing.
Great Tips, Good Stuff😃👍🏿2016 F250 XLT 6.2L Flex Fuel 4W 4D 6.5Bed
How does that compare to a fifth wheel? Can a fifth wheel be longer before you get into sway problems or does extra height make it worse? It would seem like having the connection just forward of the axle would help the truck be more planted and have more leverage on the trailer.
Any chance you could review a home trailer for a 4 person family ,Thank you ,your my Man.
Just want to thank you for all your helpful videos
Buying a Chevy G 30 cargo van what trailer should I get
Great video as usual !! I feel stupid , I just don’t understand all this stuff , I don’t want to get the wrong truck , I’ve got to buy both , just don’t want to screw my self up ..
Bill Oldham IMO,start by getting yourself a 3/4 ton diesel, they will pull just about anything you can hook up to it! Not unless you get a massive 5th wheel,the type you live full time in, then you might need a dually!
Awesome video BTBRV!
Sir, have you done a comparison between super-single rear wheel assemblies compared to dually assemblies? I am curious your perspective .
Do you ever think you might also test flatbed trailers gooseneck flatbed and possibly boats these are pulled a lot of but oftentimes the wrong size truck to application. Case in point witnesses a 20 foot pontoon boat pulled by ford ranger
How about something to go behind an 86 K2500 square body?
I have an 03 2500 Suburban 4x4 , with the 8.1 and 3.73's, currently towing a 2019 Keystone Passport 2810bh. I have a weight distribution hitch with sway control (fastway E2). The trailer is 5300lbs, with approximately 600lb tongue weight. The Suburban is rated for a trailer weighing 10,500, CGVW of 17,000lbs. I have pulled it from New York to Nevada through the Rockies and the truck did fine. Is there anything I should be concerned with? I know, buy a dually and 5th wheel, but am new to this and would like to make sure we are going to enjoy it before going in too deep. Thanks for any input.
For someone who plans to tow mostly in mountainous regions like the Rockies, would your recommendation change for towing - specifically with Ram 2500 with 6.7 Cummins
One method is is to get a bigger more expensive dually, another is to follow the example of “know your day dream” who has actually been towing a “1 ton drw only” sized travel trailer with his f250 his entire family all over the country - currently they are in Alaska, they solved the sway challenge with a hensley hitch, others have used a propride hitch with similar results.
I know KYD very well. Their trailer falls into the category I speak of perfectly. They also have an extremely effective hitch that cancels sway as well as suspension enhancements. He even has a video pointing out why his truck is over capacity. They've done everything well to manage their TT.
Having the trailer balanced is the biggest mistake people make when towing no matter what the load its best to have about 150+ pounds on the trailer hitch so that the nose of the trailer and the back of the vehicle are down ….not level … this eliminates sway at the speed limits !! Happy towing folks !! :-) :-) :-)
your opinion please, what do you think about vans towing a travel trailer?
Ok I've a question for you I see a lot of people putting 18-wheeler wheels and tires on their duallies and some have started putting super singles on the back how do these set ups work in real world
What RV would be good when towing with a 6.2 be raptor?
Anything under 5500 lbs cause you'll only able to tow 7600-8000lbs
Raptor's have light payload capacities. The heavier the trailer the heavier the hitch weight. Hitch (tongue) weight eats into payload capacity. Payload capacity is the rule. Not tow ratings.
We purchased a 2019 Puma FKRK we have a Ford f250 Rv dry weight 8,600
Simple physics will tell you that any trailer with the heavy weight distributed beyond the rear trailing axle is a dangerous during towing and will cause a whipping effect thus resulting in a major accident.
What about a fifth wheel in that same weight range 7000 to 11500?
good info.
so is the 2022 ford expedition with a tow capacity of 9300 something i can tow a 30-36 feet long travel trailer? this will help me greatly
i want a 5th wheel floorplan inside a travel trailer.
That i can tow behind an suv
but after doing some research suv arent the best to tow when i want an rv that is at least 29-36feet long
so maybe a truck/suv hybrid car thats why i choose the 2022 ford expedition
Great info,sales people in the auto or rv industry don't take into account, driving skills or actual travel,all they see is numbers.The gvwr of the vehicle and RV.Not the tangible of the driver and travel situations.
I have a 2019 ford 350 and I am getting a travel trailer that’s 31 feet long with a 7630 pounds gross vehicle weight rating. What kind of hitch should I get for my trailer? I would like one that has anti-sway and weight distribution.
Great info! Would you pull a fifth wheel with a 3/4 Ram that was set in the factory to pull a fifth wheel? If so, what are your recommendations of max weight and footage? This is changing all my ideas that I mapped out.
I have a 2006 ram 2500 5.9L diesel. It’s not a 4x4. What is it’s towing capacity and what size trailer should I get? We will be living in this trailer for a maximum of 2 years while I travel the U.S. working on wind turbines.
What I want to know is, how did you get that job! My husband is an electrician and we are wanting to go mobile. Planning to be stationary at first but this sounds like a dream job!
I have a Chevy Silverado 2009 2500 hd what travel trailer would be good to get we have a Keystone Springdale summer land Series 2020qb too small for us. Looking at an highland ridge open range rear kitchen
Rondi Gagnon IMHO, I wouldn’t get a rear kitchen, the back of the rv takes the most beating,and so will your appliances!
I love your videos and I’ve learned a lot. I really appreciate your review videos and new product videos. I am a little confused why you don’t ever show the largest RV’s of all. Class A Motor Home’s. There is such an untapped market for class A manufacturer reviews and towing with class A’s. I’d really like to see some videos about them
Can you review some half-Ton fifth wheels? Or is that something I should really avoid? I have a 2016 Ram 1600 crewcab hemi with max tow and 3.92 gearing so power I don’t think would be an issue but would it be extremely dangerous or would I be ok... I want as much space as possible but I am not willing to pay over 35k for a diesel hd truck with over a 100k miles and I don’t want a gas hd truck because it will be my daily driver and I want to still be able to achieve 20mpg unloaded.
you even entertaining such thoughts means i'd wanna be far ahead of you on the road...
Can you do a review on the perfect 1/2 ton trailer?
Gig Truck Big RV I am interested in getting a Texas Pride two car hauler with a 21k gvwr and a 40 ft deck. This would be a bumper-pull trailer with three 7k axles. Looking at a 2016 F350 6.7 Powerstroke (probable crewcab, 4x4), would you recommend I go with a SRW truck, or dually?
Thanks for your input!
They make a good quality product. I would suggest a dually thought. More stability and redundancy of tires
Great channel, thanks. Please consider other RV reviews besides towables. I like to bring the boat with me when I hit the road.
So what is the max trailer length and weight you recommend for a 1 ton Single rear wheel
Eric eckley are you talking about a travel trailer? With a low-boy equipment trailer, you should be good for up to the maximum rated weight of the truck and trailer.
I don’t understand this. I tow a 36ft TT at 7600lbs with my half ton on a weight distribution hitch with sway control. It tows just fine.
What’s your take on towing a 24ft enclosed trailer, 9.9k gvwr. With a 2016 F150 5.0, I have the tow package 3.73 gears, gcwr 16200. I will be adding airbags and weight distribution.
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Would you mind giving your thoughts on the Travel Lite Evoke series C travel trailer as far as quality and tow ability . I looking at a 2020 and plan on pulling with Ram 2500 Truck with 6.4 L Hemmi engine.
I really enjoy your channel. now all these can you do one on toy haulers. I drive a 2017 ram rebel and i tow a 22ft front sleeping and i am at about 9500 ILBs when towing i want another truck but can't afford it right now. So do you think i am pushing it over the limits?
how does a 22 foot trailer weigh in at 9500 pounds ? you put some lead weight in there ?
Why no 1 ton SRW??? I tate the idea of driving a dually in los Angeles/ Great info!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Like he was saying, you need the extra rubber on the road at the back of your truck to combat the sway of the trailer. Dual rear wheels will be stiffer and therefore more stable than single rear wheel. It's not so much about the weight it's the sidewall of the longer trailer catching the wind and trying to go sideways.
Gotcha, thanks.
Also, from a previous video of his, he showed that a 1 ton SRW has almost nothing over the 3/4 ton, when it comes to suspension.
So if it is SRW (3/4 or 1 ton), 7k-11k lbs at less than 36ft length is best. So the only advantage to a 1 ton vs 3/4 is the extra hitch/pin box capacity? Does it make sense to just go with a 1 ton, regardless since they cost about the same?
Depends on brand. Ford has very few differences in the 250/350 models except for payload/pin weight capacity. Chevy and Dodge package their 3/4 ton and 1-tons differently. It requires a bit more research. If it was me, get the 1=ton.
I don’t think there is a big price difference between 3/4 and SRW 1tons, but quite a difference in towing. If you can afford the 1ton, I’d get it.
@@kevincameron8437 Well, my 2018 crew cab standard bed 4.10 rear end 6.0L gas engine has a max towing of right around 14,000 pounds. Unfortunately that truck got totaled so I'm looking at getting a 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 HD 6.0L 4.10 rear end crew cab long bed and it says it's max towing is 13,700. So really you don't get any more towing capability on paper, but the suspension and other components are going to hold up and handle much better than a smaller truck.
Like my 3/4 ton I pulled my brother in laws dually 3500 diesel crew cab Silverado on a 22' flat bed and I also had a 1,000 pound truck camper on my truck at the time so I was probably pushing 14 or 15k pounds and the truck did good as far as power went, bumps and turns were a little sketchy, but in this situation a 1 ton gasser would have better handling on it with a better suspension.
Anyway, bigger is always better, you're probably going to get the same gas mileage and better resale value. And you get a better tongue weight so you can throw a four wheeler in the back and generator with no problem.
Have you looked at the Ram 6.4 Hemi w/ 4:10? I was on the fence between my Cummins and the 6.4/ 4:10 because of my towing needs.(9500 lb TT).I went with the Cummins b/c I just wanted the diesel, but the 6.4 is still getting great reviews for towing in the 13K-14K range. I've always been a Bowtie guy, but at the time the Ram had better deals and I had to follow my pocketbook. But the 6.0 is a stout truck w/ a great history, so you can't go wrong.
@@kevincameron8437 I honestly haven't looked at any other brand than gm or Chevrolet, but the reason for that is because I just like them and my grandpa retired from GM after 22 years in bowling green Kentucky making Corvettes. So I get the employee pricing discounts on new vehicles and I also get some discounts on regular maintenance costs and repairs and such which is cool. So I'm slightly biased towards GM because of that, but I think all trucks are good as long as you just take care of them and hope you didn't buy one made on a Friday lol. GM, Ford, and Dodge didn't make it 100+ years by making shitty products, granted some from all 3 of them have turned out to have their issues, but the main goal is to offer a good vehicle to the customer.
what was the model shown?
Good video, the sad thing is these truck manufacturers keep fooling people into thinking they can tow more then they can and then RV companies magnifying this obvious blunder by saying 5th wheels are towable with a 1/2 ton.
I know this doesn't work as my grandfather got talked into it and for a few years it worked and then his rear axle snapped halfway through a 600mile trip. That was long before they actually started using aluminum to make the truck lighter to improve the towing number. Because that makes sense.
I see that you don't deem this acceptable with any 1/2 ton out there. I can see that. Even with all the gear that's a lot of trailer to catch wind. Do you think a Titan XD diesel would be okay with something like this? 155ish inch wheel base, 7000+lb truck. I don't see a trailer like this with anti-sway and wt dis(using some form of ballast like all your luggage and gear as far forward as possible to ensure enough tongue weight) walking the dog as much when the truck weighs what the laden trailer does.
I would be afraid of the heavy rear and tail wag on the road with that one. I like the toilet being accessible while traveling but it would be nice if the refrigerator was also.
several factors.. first off, trailer weight within SAFE tow capacity of a truck, 60/40 balanced loading of trailer, 10 percent of trailer weight as hitch tongue weight, weight distributing hitch, etc.. but still, the longer the trailer, the more wind loading on the side...
Thank you for these videos- this was great. Could you do a similar video on which 5th wheel you would recommend for that 3/4 ton Ram? I have heard the Rams are limited by their payload capabilities- is this true? Thanks again for the great info!
Thank you. Very informative.
my 27fx being pulled by my half ton was definitely affected by the side wind. and the semi would go by and stop the motion and change the direction...my TT weighs 6900dry. get a 3/4ton. its no fun otherwise.
Wouldn't a rear kitchen be kind of silly in the sense of that basically the rear end of your trailer acts as a mini catapult when you go over bumps and dips in the road? Lol. All I could think of is your dishes just being flung around in the cabinets all of the time.
So a 40ft deckover gooseneck isn’t a good idea for my F250? 😭
Awesome video
Love your channel. Would love to see a review on the Aspen Trail by Dutchman
Examine the type of truck campers that each truck could use base on bed size, and capacity.
I saw a dude towing this with a chevy colarado..