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02-28-2010, 12:12 AM
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Stuff adds up fast. If you stop and think about everything that is in there. First time owners do not think about it. We can come home throw some clothes in and take off. we keep everything in there we need.
02-28-2010, 12:12 AM
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I do not know about that. I have seen RV dealers tell people that there tow vehicle is fine and they ended up having to purchase another vehicle. Just depends on how reputable the dealer is. I know a couple that had a dodge 1/2 ton 4x4 and was sold a 32 foot fifth wheel.
My old boss had a boat dealer sell him a boat and told him his truck would pull it nooooo problem. It did pull it to the marina no problem, never mentioned actually being able to get it out of the water... It was a huge cabin cruiser, I forget the model but he had to have a f350 dually pull it out.
02-28-2010, 12:13 AM
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i.e. wife
i'm sure we will be OK!
Just got to take it steady.
02-28-2010, 12:15 AM
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I don't own one right now but grew up traveling like that. I will do what dad did, get a scale and weigh everything that will be going into the trailer, add about 20-25% and go from there. With bedding, dishes, kids toys and every other thing you can't "live without" you are very correct, it adds up fast.
02-28-2010, 12:17 AM
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flash,
You are looking at making a huge commitment, if it where me here is what I would do. Plan a get away for the weekend and rent a trailer for the trip. They idiot proof that set up, not saying you are an idiot, they usually will take their time and show you everything about the trailer and they are not trying to sell you anything. Since they are trying to take care of their stuff (their investment) they will usually be patient and walk you through everything. The trailers are usually a midsize so you can get an idea of your needs and how the truck will feel.
You are looking at making a huge commitment, if it where me here is what I would do. Plan a get away for the weekend and rent a trailer for the trip. They idiot proof that set up, not saying you are an idiot, they usually will take their time and show you everything about the trailer and they are not trying to sell you anything. Since they are trying to take care of their stuff (their investment) they will usually be patient and walk you through everything. The trailers are usually a midsize so you can get an idea of your needs and how the truck will feel.
02-28-2010, 12:17 AM
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My old boss had a boat dealer sell him a boat and told him his truck would pull it nooooo problem. It did pull it to the marina no problem, never mentioned actually being able to get it out of the water... It was a huge cabin cruiser, I forget the model but he had to have a f350 dually pull it out.
I see countless people pulling big 36' plus fifth wheels down the road with 3/4 ton trucks with single rear wheels. It will pull it fine. Just hope you do not get into a big wind or have to stop quick. That is a different story. I just shake my head. I would rather have over kill than not enough. Bigger is always more fun anyway.
02-28-2010, 12:23 AM
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Your truck can rev to 5000 rpm. Would you hold it at 5000 rpm for 20 minutes, how about 60, or 120??? You will say no of course not, but why not, it is rated to that high of an rpm. My point is that just because it is rated to do it, this might be a little much to expect it to handle. I can't talk you out of it, I understand that, I just don't feel comfortable saying, yeah go for it. My opinion is that this is to much trailer for the truck for any kind of distance traveling over any kind of hazardous terrain (hills, distance or wind).
02-28-2010, 12:23 AM
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I do not know about that. I have seen RV dealers tell people that there tow vehicle is fine and they ended up having to purchase another vehicle. Just depends on how reputable the dealer is. I know a couple that had a dodge 1/2 ton 4x4 and was sold a 32 foot fifth wheel.
02-28-2010, 12:24 AM
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I hope we gave you some ideas to think about. It all depends like camstng said. If you are just staying around home 20 -30 miles it would probably be ok pushing the truck. If you are planning on doing some traveling it is always better to be safe. specially if you have kids with you. Do some research on line at the manufactures websites they usually list there rvs by 1/2 ton towables ect ect...
02-28-2010, 12:25 AM
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I think I am a little more pessimistic than the rest, I have more questions before I say go for it. Where are you towing this, how far and conditions. Some will say, sure no problem, go for it, but they will not be there in the truck with you as you are sweating, with your **** puckered because the trailer just swayed into the other lane and almost took out a car load of nuns (ok, ok a little dramatic, but you get the idea).
A 27' trailer on a 1/2 ton is getting at the edge for long distance, windy, hilly, or any combination of these conditions. It is also at the top end of the weight scale once you factor in all the stuff the wife (or you) will want to throw in for the road. It is always a lot more than you would even think of once you start loading. This is especially since you said this is your 1st trailer.
I think that is around 14k for his model.
A 27' trailer on a 1/2 ton is getting at the edge for long distance, windy, hilly, or any combination of these conditions. It is also at the top end of the weight scale once you factor in all the stuff the wife (or you) will want to throw in for the road. It is always a lot more than you would even think of once you start loading. This is especially since you said this is your 1st trailer.
I think that is around 14k for his model.