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Dec-24-2018 07:57 AM
ppine wrote:Grit dog wrote:ppine wrote:
If you want to pull something get a real truck.
Hey, your buddies called. They want you to come over and beat your chest with them.
Make sure you show up in a 1 ton diesel so they don't laugh at you though!
Maybe you have never pulled big horse trailers, or large RVs or a backhoe. Nobody keeps the same lightweight trailer for the rest of their lives.
If you want to pull someting get a real truck. Then you don't to sell your other truck and find a new one. Then you don't have to borrow your friend's truck. Then you don't have to worry about burning up the transmission. If are going to be a dick go somewhere else.
Dec-23-2018 02:12 PM
Dec-20-2018 05:59 AM
ppine wrote:
There is a common theme on this forum. People wringing their hands about whether they have enough truck to pull their trailers.
There is a simple solution. Spend the money, step up and buy a truck like a 3/4 ton that is designed to pull with. A truck with sufficient torque, an 8 foot bed, a trans cooler and the right gears. Then life is simple when it comes to towing.
There are some better 1/2 ton trucks now, but I would never own a truck with a 5.5 foot bed or ev en a 6.5 foot bed.
Dec-19-2018 11:06 AM
srockey wrote:Hey Steve - in my opinion, the truck you are looking at would most likely be fine with the TT you mentioned. However, not mentioned here is the fact the the engine will have to overcome the sail effect that a high walled TT creates when going down the road. Gas engines make their power at high RPM's so it will be working - notice I didn't say struggling. Hilly mountainous terrain will be challenging too.
I am looking for a new/used truck to pull my travel trailer. I have a Keystone Passport Ml199 that weights 3800 lbs empty. I would like to get decent gas mileage since it will be an every day driver. The truck I am looking at is a 2014 Chevy Silverado LT Double Cab 4x2, 6 cylinder. The specs sheet says 6,000 to 7,100 lbs, and I know those are over estimated. What do you think?
Thank you,
Steve
Dec-19-2018 10:22 AM
ppine wrote:I don't see anyone wringing their hands. They are simply asking questions about what is needed to do the job.
There is a common theme on this forum. People wringing their hands about whether they have enough truck to pull their trailers.
There is a simple solution. Spend the money, step up and buy a truck like a 3/4 ton that is designed to pull with. A truck with sufficient torque, an 8 foot bed, a trans cooler and the right gears. Then life is simple when it comes to towing.
There are some better 1/2 ton trucks now, but I would never own a truck with a 5.5 foot bed or ev en a 6.5 foot bed.
Dec-19-2018 07:27 AM
Dec-19-2018 06:09 AM
Mark and Linda wrote:
I have a 2007 Chevrolet with a 5.3 V8. On the interstate I get about 22 mpg. If I hook my two wheel utility trailer to it...16-18 depending on the load. Pulling our 2009 Puma 25RS....it goes to about 11-13. 13 being on a good day.
Dec-19-2018 05:40 AM
ppine wrote:
If you want to pull something get a real truck.
Some day you are likely to have a heavier trailer.
Dec-19-2018 03:59 AM
ppine wrote:Grit dog wrote:ppine wrote:
If you want to pull something get a real truck.
Hey, your buddies called. They want you to come over and beat your chest with them.
Make sure you show up in a 1 ton diesel so they don't laugh at you though!
Maybe you have never pulled big horse trailers, or large RVs or a backhoe. Nobody keeps the same lightweight trailer for the rest of their lives.
If you want to pull someting get a real truck. Then you don't to sell your other truck and find a new one. Then you don't have to borrow your friend's truck. Then you don't have to worry about burning up the transmission. If are going to be a dick go somewhere else.
Dec-19-2018 03:10 AM
Dec-18-2018 03:28 PM
Grit dog wrote:ppine wrote:
If you want to pull something get a real truck.
Hey, your buddies called. They want you to come over and beat your chest with them.
Make sure you show up in a 1 ton diesel so they don't laugh at you though!
Dec-18-2018 02:06 PM