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I have a travel trailer, and now I need to purchase a tow vehicle. I would like to buy an older truck, maybe an 80's model. Something cheap and reliable. I don't know much about towing or how to figure out what vehicles have adequate power to pull my trailer, so I could use some recommendations.
Mt trailer has an unloaded weight of 5472 and the gross vehicle weight is 7576.
Can someone please advise?
Thanks!
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SWD
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At least a 3/4 ton truck. May get away with a 1/2 but could be a case of the tail wagging the dog. More details of your trailer would be great.
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SWD wrote:At least a 3/4 ton truck. May get away with a 1/2 but could be a case of the tail wagging the dog. More details of your trailer would be great.
Thanks, its a few years newer but just like this one
http://www.thorindustries.com/rv/aerolite/aero/Aerostar-specs.htm
Its the 27N TT Model
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Nice, I like the clean tongue area. Are both the battery and propane tanks under that cover on the front?
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3/4 ton for sure. You'll need a good WD hitch and I'd recommend a sway control as well.
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CavemanCharlie
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Ya, she's big. How far do you want to go? How often do you want to go?
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When purchasing an older truck it's CURRENT condition is a lot more important than who manufactured it. I'd agree that in that age range you'd be looking at a 3/4 ton truck to handle that much weight.
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sheltonlp
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Wow you guys "dry" weight of 5472 lbs requires a 3/4 ton?
What CAN a 1/2 ton truck tow according to you?
Is it the year truck that bothers you? The newer 1/2 ton's can easily handle this trailer...
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ScottG wrote:Nice, I like the clean tongue area. Are both the battery and propane tanks under that cover on the front?
Thanks, the propane tanks are under the cover and the battery is in front of the cover
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CavemanCharlie wrote:Ya, she's big. How far do you want to go? How often do you want to go?
I plan to full time...but I probably will not change locations that often. Mostly I will be keeping the trailer in one location and will need to move it periodically to have the tanks dumped, along with maybe traveling a few times a year for vacations.
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