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RE: More water needed....
Too much weight. A small trailer would work best.
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Boomerweps
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07/28/20 03:25pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: New Vehicle for Towing
PA requires trailer brakes at GVWR of 3000# and above.
1000 dryweight pop up probably has a 2000# GVWR limited by its axle, likely on 12" wheels, 13" if you're lucky.
Almost any vehicle rated to tow can handle that trailer. It will likely only have a flat 4 pin electrical lighting connection. If it has more pins, it would only be to charge a coach battery if it has one.
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Boomerweps
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07/26/20 12:02pm |
Towing
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RE: Understanding GVWR
It is odd that the maker would setup the TT with less than 10% tongue weight unless they were expecting the added items to make up the difference.
Dealer/sticker tongue weight is based on dry weight. Dry weight is as shipped, empty propane tanks, no battery.
WDH moves, by lever action, weight to the tow vehicle (TV) front wheels and some to the TT axle(s). Mine moved 220# forward and 80# rearward with my previous TV. I was a bit overweight for some specs and did a radical cargo review and removal. Haven’t reweighed since.
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Boomerweps
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07/24/20 10:09am |
Towing
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RE: Advance on Travel Trailer
Either trailer would be fine with your vehicle, but...
You’ll likely need a trailer brake controller and 7 pin connector with the larger one. The smaller trailer likely does not have trailer brakes and a four pin connector for lights is all that is needed. Most, if not all, states do not require trailer brakes under 2000# GVWR and many don’t require them until 3000# GVWR. A Weight distributing hitch would be nice for the larger trailer if it squatted your SUV much, not needed with the smaller one.
I towed a 3877 GVWR TT with a V6 Ford Explorer V6 with tow package. Engine was a little weak on steep or long hills But elsewise fine towing that. I did use a weight distributing hitch.
Smaller length single axle trailers are easier to jackknife when backing. Just expect it and go easy and slow while backing.
I own a small 2000# 4x4x8.5’ cargo trailer & it is real easy to jackknife. My previous 2995# GVWR (on 3500# axle, no brakes) 10x6x6’ cargo trailer was also easy to jackknife.
Just don’t be in a hurry when backing up. Like the Shootist said, “slow is smooth, and smooth is fast”. That also applies when backing a trailer. Take your time and the end result will actually be faster than pulling forward a lot to straighten out, with less frustration.
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Boomerweps
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07/23/20 08:46pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Yet another tow/weight question...
Thanks so much for all the info.
1. The two we're looking at have dry weights of 4,883 and 5,120.
2. I'm sure most newbies say this, but, we don't anticipate having too much added weight to the calculations above. Family is less than 500 total. We're not planning on taking anything more than the usual cooler, food, clothes, dishes, etc... We may take our bicycles as well.
Yup, that is everyone’s plan till momma starts loading it up with a lot of just in case and we might need it items ;)
Forget dry weights. Use the trailer GVWR for weight factoring. My guesstimate is that a TT with around 6K# GVWR is what you should look for and less if it has a suitable layout. The less weight you are hauling, the easier & more comfortable the tow with better truck performance.
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Boomerweps
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07/21/20 01:37pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 30 amp to 50 amp conversion
Air, motors and heating elements all eat a lot of power. When using my microwave, I turn off the small electric heater or air conditioner during that time.
I also added a stand-alone duplex outlet near the dinette fed from a 20 amp inlet I added to the outside wall for those various plug in items, coffee maker, toaster, etc.. I just run an extra supply line from the pedestal. If using an electric griddle or similar load outside on my cooking table, I shift that cable to there.
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Boomerweps
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07/21/20 01:24pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Expert Towing Advice
A shorter Trailer with a GVWR OF 5000-5500# would be a reasonable Maximum tow with a Colorado. Tow ratings are the GCWR minus truck curb weight. IOW, towing at the Max rating means an empty truck. And the tow rating absorbs the truck load capacity.
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Boomerweps
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07/21/20 01:16pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Expert Towing Advice
That would be a much better match for your Colorado. When we bought our first hard sided trailer I wanted to get the biggest possible trailer that our Expedition would tow. What I found out was that vacation is not very relaxing when you are stressing about driving and the truck breaking down. Wound up trading a 2000 Expedition in 2001 for the Suburban, and found out that you really take a depreciation haircut trading in a 1-year old vehicle. The Suburban was a beast and lasted through 2 more trailer upgrades, I just sold it this spring with 180k miles.
You left out what series the Suburban was. They could be had in 1500, 2500, 3500 models. The Expedition is just an F-150 chassis. Excursion competed with the 2500.
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Boomerweps
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07/21/20 01:11pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Modern 1/2 ton tow vehicle question
max tow is less.
It's really a false narrative;
Just part of your reply.... but I would agree on the F150 "max tow" option.
Just about every rv website we find where some poor soul bought into Ford "MAX TOW" options thinking it was the max tow even though their new F150 had the small 6800 GVWR and 3800 rawr package. Then found out the truck didn't have enough suspension to carry the load.
This happens a lot.
Its a great option for towing....but IMO Ford needs to drop the wording "MAX" and just call it a "tow package".
If it has max tow it has at least a 7,000 gvwr. Ford already has a regular tow package. Max tow is a great package. Many people tow heavy loads that aren't RVs with 13% tongue weight such as boats.
In the 2019 towing guide, there are a few entries with Max Tow required at less than 7000# GVWR with 4900# GVWR on a regular cab 141” wheelbase as the lowest charted. GCWR minus Tow a Rating equals GVWR.
Extended range or enhanced tow package just doesn’t have the advertising ring to it like Max Tow. Ford already has three tow package variants plus bumper ball mount to sort through.
If I had the larger fuel tank and even heavier rated receiver, I’d have the Max Tow equivalent but with the V8. And I do have a GVWR of 7000#, CCC of 1990#.
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Boomerweps
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07/18/20 08:26am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Bunkhouse Feedback
I only have small BH TT experience with what I bought.
That said, I recommend you look at double axle models or look for one with a 5K axle. Mine, and many, has a 3500# axle which significantly limits CC, even with the 3877# GVWR which counts the tongue weight carried by the TV.
Second, I didn’t want to hassle with a Murphy bed. NOW I consider crawling over one another to get out of a East-west bed more of a hassle than a north-south Murphy would have been ;(
Lance has a super reputation, Jayco comes close.
Your reasons for a bunkhouse are your own. Ours was for our grandkids. I’ve since removed the upper bunk for lack of use and more space.
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Boomerweps
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07/15/20 10:57am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Modern 1/2 ton tow vehicle question
Did you consider a toy hauler TT?
Might move the weight around enough to meet TV load capacity.
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Boomerweps
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07/15/20 10:38am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: where 2 get water for RV before you reach your destination?
Hey guys,
I really would not like to pull anymore weight than I need to, but who does! Is there a way to know if you can fill up close to your destination? There must be way to find out before you get there?
Thanks,
Ben
Weight, a good reason not to carry a full fresh water load. Single axle TT with a weak axle and limited CC. Not replacing the TT soon, not comparatively rich like some here appear to be in their pronouncements.
Funny, I see no reference to MPG in the above post ;(
Flying J, campground common faucets.
For CGs, it’s always full hook ups if available for me.
And, yes, there are several posts of dropped and broken water tank straps here and on other RV websites.
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Boomerweps
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07/15/20 10:30am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Tow weight
A lot of “it could”.
Just look at the trailer’s GVWR. If not listed, just add the dry weight and cargo capacity. Use that for your towing weight. Figure 12-15% of that for your tongue weight.
The tow rating is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight (delivery weight with full tank) from the GCWR. That is why you should not buy a trailer that is near the full tow rating. Unless you are traveling with an empty truck. IOW, every pound you add to the truck gets taken away from your tow capacity.
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Boomerweps
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07/07/20 01:31pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 22” rims vs 18” rims
3.55 gears are Ford’s Max Tow package gears. 3.73 is a separate option but is included with Heavy Duty Payload Package (HDPP). 3.31 is standard with the tow package. The 10 speed transmission is supposed to take up the slack for towing.
TOO much trailer for most F150s.
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Boomerweps
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07/06/20 10:35am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: sway
It appears you have a TV and WDH that can handle your TT.
Go over the set up procedure for your WDH. It seems something may be off there.
I am one who recommends pumping up your TT and TV tires to their maximum sidewall pressure when towing to prevent any tire squirming. Makes a big difference with P tires.
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Boomerweps
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07/03/20 08:59am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: weight distribution bar
Tractor supply, probably Home Depot too, has Hitch pins of various sizes. If nothing else, you could gear by with a bolt and a nyloc nut to replace the hitch pin. Other types of nuts would require a lot of torque to hold.
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Boomerweps
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07/02/20 08:23am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: shower head
Oxygenics is the brand everyone, including me, recommends. It provides a higher flow pressure and has a built in pressure relief center hole to maintain temperature when otherwise shut off with the flow button on the nozzle.
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Boomerweps
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06/29/20 08:53am |
Tech Issues
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RE: 2019 Dodge Durango with tow package? am I making a mistake?
I would think popup for towing with that vehicle.
Sorry, that's just a crazy statement. Just is.
I towed a 3877# GVWR TT Wolf Pup 16BHS (normally maxed out) with a 5225# rated 4.0L V6 Explorer. A bit weak on power but towed it fine.
I concur with most that stickered Payload is THE major consideration on using a Durango with a given TT.
BUT, choosing a TT that is listed at 3/4 your towing rating is a reasonable choice to maximize the size of TT while maintaining a comfortable towing experience.
There are many single axle bunkhouses that are in that range.
However, I recommend using the TT GVWR and never the dry weight for estimating towing values. It's really easy to load up a TT, especially if you don't want it in the TV because of payload limits.
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Boomerweps
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06/28/20 10:50am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ford's twin turbo 2.7 Eco-boost V6 (new and older versions)?
Everything I've read about the 2.7EB engine made me wish I had test driven it more, but I got the V8!
Actually, most on the F150 forum that have the 2.7EB rave on it for power vs. mileage. Only ones disappointed with it are the ones with maximum options that kill the payload capacity.
Lots of positive Utube videos about it, too.
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Boomerweps
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06/24/20 12:05pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Air Conditioning how many do not use it.
Even if I didn't need it for the temps and outdoor humidity, I'd need it to cut the inside humidity enough for me to sleep.
So far I've always camped with full hookups for those reasons.
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Boomerweps
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06/24/20 11:53am |
General RVing Issues
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