First towing trip and report 2016 Screw 4x4 2.7EB
10-03-2017, 10:57 AM
#11
I have the same trailer and we're really happy with it. Pulling it with my new (to me) 2007 Lariat Supercab 5.4. Although I'd love a bigger tire setup, I kept it stock to keep my rear rear end ratio. I'll see if I can find my Cat scale sheet to give you a rough idea of the real world weight w/gear, propane, etc. (it's posted somewhere here). Truck pulls great and I'm really happy with this rig. This site was great in helping me with the setup.
10-03-2017, 12:57 PM
#12
Nice. My TT is about 5k but shorter (20 foot), heavier because it's older. Tows just fine, plenty of power. Remember that the biggest thing is wind resistance. Doing 50 mph is a huge difference compared to doing 60. At 50, the mileage is WAY better and it stays in 6th all the time.
Not sure if it's the angle of the pic, but it looks like you need to tighten up your bars on your hitch. The front fender seems higher than the rear, which is not good.
Also, what does the sticker in your door jamb say for payload? What you stated seems low. I have a similar truck but with a moonroof and 3.73 gears and my payload is 1675.
Not sure if it's the angle of the pic, but it looks like you need to tighten up your bars on your hitch. The front fender seems higher than the rear, which is not good.
Also, what does the sticker in your door jamb say for payload? What you stated seems low. I have a similar truck but with a moonroof and 3.73 gears and my payload is 1675.
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10-03-2017, 01:04 PM
#13
I have the same trailer and we're really happy with it. Pulling it with my new (to me) 2007 Lariat Supercab 5.4. Although I'd love a bigger tire setup, I kept it stock to keep my rear rear end ratio. I'll see if I can find my Cat scale sheet to give you a rough idea of the real world weight w/gear, propane, etc. (it's posted somewhere here). Truck pulls great and I'm really happy with this rig. This site was great in helping me with the setup.
10-03-2017, 01:49 PM
#14
I15 up the Cajon pass is hard to say for me. Both times I've been up, it was stop and go traffic all the way traffic jams. The biggest struggle for us was West on the 84/86 heading to Boise from the I15. Lots of up hill on a REALLY windy day against the wind. 2nd (4sp) gear most of the way, but managed the speed limit. 9.5 mpg on that one. Everywhere else, it's been fine.
Last edited by JonU; 10-03-2017 at 01:52 PM.
10-03-2017, 01:57 PM
#15
Last trip to the Cat scale loaded for a trip. Wife and I and the dog:
Steer axle -3180 lbs
Drive axle - 3220 lbs
Trailer axle - 5240 lbs
Total - 11640 lbs
Door sticker:
Payload - 1699
GVWR - 7050
Front GAWR - 3600
Rear GAWR - 3850
Steer axle -3180 lbs
Drive axle - 3220 lbs
Trailer axle - 5240 lbs
Total - 11640 lbs
Door sticker:
Payload - 1699
GVWR - 7050
Front GAWR - 3600
Rear GAWR - 3850