using your truck as a truck pics thread
#1511
Beer, Boats, and Trucks.
Girlfriend 1 and 2
#1513
Beer, Boats, and Trucks.
Nice! Here's my girls. Attachment 427022
Edit: I went full potato and didn't realize the title of the thread.
Edit: I went full potato and didn't realize the title of the thread.
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Decaf (04-18-2016)
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#1515
Senior Member
Just picked up a 1978 Casa Vegas 23' long trailer this past weekend. First time hauling something so large with the new truck, and I was quite pleased with how well it handled. Once up to speed I could even forget it was back there! Most importantly for me though, I could still stop in a reasonable distance.
Now I just need to look into a weight distributing hitch, and see what other mods I will need to add like tougher brake pads/rotors. Advice is welcome from you diehard towing champs, but I plan to start a new thread with more details on what I have and want to do.
Now I just need to look into a weight distributing hitch, and see what other mods I will need to add like tougher brake pads/rotors. Advice is welcome from you diehard towing champs, but I plan to start a new thread with more details on what I have and want to do.
#1516
Senior Member
Just picked up a 1978 Casa Vegas 23' long trailer this past weekend. First time hauling something so large with the new truck, and I was quite pleased with how well it handled. Once up to speed I could even forget it was back there! Most importantly for me though, I could still stop in a reasonable distance. Now I just need to look into a weight distributing hitch, and see what other mods I will need to add like tougher brake pads/rotors. Advice is welcome from you diehard towing champs, but I plan to start a new thread with more details on what I have and want to do.
#1517
Senior Member
My primary thought for the WDH would be that it would reduce trailer sway while traveling on the highway as well as level out my truck properly. I am familiar with towing small trailers, but nothing this large, so I just want to make sure I am safe while I have my family in the cab with me.
I will look into the air bags, as I would also like to increase my payload so I have the option of putting my motorcycle in the bed and still haul the trailer. I am not sure if airbags are the best option, or if adding a leaf is better, or even if both would be advised for my plans.
After lunch I will try to post a new thread giving my specifics and asking you fine gentlemen for advice.
#1518
Senior Member
Originally Posted by EcoBoostJake
I had the same thought with the R1 brakes, but my brakes are in good shape, and we stopped pretty darn quick, so that is a 2nd string mod at this point in time.
My primary thought for the WDH would be that it would reduce trailer sway while traveling on the highway as well as level out my truck properly. I am familiar with towing small trailers, but nothing this large, so I just want to make sure I am safe while I have my family in the cab with me.
I will look into the air bags, as I would also like to increase my payload so I have the option of putting my motorcycle in the bed and still haul the trailer. I am not sure if airbags are the best option, or if adding a leaf is better, or even if both would be advised for my plans.
After lunch I will try to post a new thread giving my specifics and asking you fine gentlemen for advice.
My primary thought for the WDH would be that it would reduce trailer sway while traveling on the highway as well as level out my truck properly. I am familiar with towing small trailers, but nothing this large, so I just want to make sure I am safe while I have my family in the cab with me.
I will look into the air bags, as I would also like to increase my payload so I have the option of putting my motorcycle in the bed and still haul the trailer. I am not sure if airbags are the best option, or if adding a leaf is better, or even if both would be advised for my plans.
After lunch I will try to post a new thread giving my specifics and asking you fine gentlemen for advice.
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EcoBoostJake (04-25-2016)
#1519
Senior Member
I had the same thought with the R1 brakes, but my brakes are in good shape, and we stopped pretty darn quick, so that is a 2nd string mod at this point in time. My primary thought for the WDH would be that it would reduce trailer sway while traveling on the highway as well as level out my truck properly. I am familiar with towing small trailers, but nothing this large, so I just want to make sure I am safe while I have my family in the cab with me. I will look into the air bags, as I would also like to increase my payload so I have the option of putting my motorcycle in the bed and still haul the trailer. I am not sure if airbags are the best option, or if adding a leaf is better, or even if both would be advised for my plans. After lunch I will try to post a new thread giving my specifics and asking you fine gentlemen for advice.
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EcoBoostJake (04-25-2016)
#1520
Senior Member
Thank you for taking the time to educate me! This is why I come here before I start browsing on amazon or go into a shop and look like a squid with no business owning a trailer.