towing

Hello, I made my first trip towing my MPG, Teardrop, with a 2001 Ford Ranger. It has auto trans and a v6 4.0 engine. I used overdrive when possible and when going up hills I used 4th and kept the rpm at 3000 . I think the transmission might have over heated. The RV states that the dry weight is...

Do they make a hitch kit for the back of my 2017 Wilderness 2175rb for towing my two 4 wheelers. I have towed doubles a few times with out problems. I dont go across country pulling 2 but I do go hunting a couple times a year here in Utah. I installed my own hitch on and older trailer I used to...

Friends, I’m truck shopping right now. I have a Bighorn Fifth-wheel 16,000lb gross weight. It would be moved rarely and we live in it full time in South Florida (city). I been looking at different trucks - but am wondering what successes you all been having pulling heavy fifth wheels. What truck...

2017 Toyota Tacoma Sport Model: GRN325L-PRTSHA Engine: 2GR-FKS 3.5 Liter V6 Displacement: 3,456 cc Compression Ratio: 11.8:1 Horsepower: 278hp @ 6,000 RPM Torque: 265 ft/lbs. @ 4,600 RPM Drive: 2WD Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCVWR) - 11,330 lb. Curb Weight - 4,445 lbs. Gross Vehicle...

Hi All! My husband and I are seriously pursuing plunging into RV ownership and have basically up-sold ourselves from a Travel Trailer to a 5th wheel. We have two kids ages 4 and 8 and want a model that we can grow into, they can bring friends etc. My husband and son love camping but I'm not a...

Hi All - I thought I would take a poll on upgrading to a Flexair Pin Box. Living in Cali we have more holes in our roads then smooth and flat. That doesn't include the launch sites at every overpass crossing. I thought a Flexair would help the rig and the ride. Thoughts from the community...

I am new to the forum, but thought it may be good to use, to ask a question. I have a North Trail 26LRSS and pull it with either my 1/2 ton pick up or Chevy Suburban. The Suburban definitely does a better job, but yet I was told by the dealership this particular model was easily pulled by a...

I was looking for your opinions on a srw ram. Would the truck be enough truck for the Landmark Key Largo? Stats I found: 2014 3500 ram crew cab long box 4x4 bighorn 12300 gcrw 16820 max trailer 4290 payload rgawr 7000 gvw 8012 rgaw 3003 2015 key largo gvwr 16250 empty 12972 3250 pin at 20%...

My wife and I are starting to look around at getting a bigger trailer. We have really liked what we have seen with the Cyclone line. We love the 4100 and the new 4200, however, the length on those is too long for some of the campgrounds we go to that have a 40' limit. We have started to look at...

Recently bought a 2011 Cyclone 3814, the previous owner did not use safety chains and I cannot see where they would hook up to. It does have a breakaway cable for the brakes. It seems odd there would be no safety chains on a 5th wheel. If you are using them it would be great to have a photo of...

We're pulling our Cyclone 4100 and after a few hours I get "Power being reduced". Tranny temp is 210 deg. I'm guessing its a sensor trying to protect the Tranny? Anyone know about this issue. Serious pain!

I'm planning to buy a Cyclone 3950. Don't yet have a tow vehicle. Trying to decode the towing riddle. I plan to pull this thing out west, but there's no way I'm getting a semi. I'm looking at the towing guides from www.trailerlife.com, because they show the towing limits for all manufacturers...

getting ready to pick up our new Cyclone 3712. Trying to decide between using a Fifthwheel hitch or Goose Neck Conversion. Our F350 is already equipped with a 25k lb pop up goose neck hitch. If we switch to a fifth wheel hitch we will have to have the pop up goose neck hitch removed leaving a...

OK, everyone is telling me that my trailer shouldn't sway. Its a 30qok. Its has the wide track suspension. I adjusted the l bracket to where my sway bars connect to the trailer. I raised it from the first two holes to the third and fourth holes. I am towing with a Chevy Tahoe. Is there anything...

Alright GURU's, I have a question on towing? I have been reading alot on Towing capacties etc... I am towing a North Trail 30QOK with a dry weight of 5995 LBS with a 2005 Chevy Tahoe 5.3 V8 with a good WDH/sway bars/electronic brake control. The curb weight of the Tahoe is 5133 lbs. The GCVW...

Ok. So, I have only owned one other RV before I bought my new 30QOK. The dry weight on it is 5995 lbs and a tongue weight of 500 lbs. I own an 05 Tahoe 5.3 liter V8. It's GCVW is 13,000 and the TV curb weight is 4847. The total towing capacity is 7500 lbs. I am using a good Reese hitch...

Newbie question Getting ready to buy a Bighorn 3055RL - What size Diesel do I need to pull it? I am considering a 2011 Ford F-350 Lariat Super Cab 4X4 6.7L Power Stroke(R) V8 Turbo Diesel Engine - I am told that will easily handle the 3055? - I do live in Colorado and do mountain driving. Thanks,

Hi new to the forum, just in the process of buying a sundance 3200re. Has anyone pulled a small trailer behind there 5th wheel trailer? Going to haul a small flatbed with a couple of four wheelers. Any thoughts. thanks

Ok i need this in plain ENGLISH. My truck is a 2004 dodge 2500 ctd 4x4 long bed dealer says equiped with heavt duty tow package. I weighed my truck with me and a full tank of gas 7800lbs rear axle 2910lb, srw. Truck says 9000lbs truck, and total 20,000lbs We are lookin at the 3200re...

I am looking at a 30 FQBS empty weight around 7300 lbs. I will tow with a Chev Suburban 2004 6.0L with a 3.73 rear end auto matic tranny. Can my tow vehilce handle this trailer it is well over 30 feet. I usually have about 3 adults and 3 kids with me in the tow vehicle, so lets say 1100 lbs in...

What do you use to tow your 3580 RL? I have a 3210 Cyclone and plan to change to the 3580 RL. My Chevy 2500 HD Duramax with Allison pulls the Cyclone without any problems. Can I expect the same performance pulling the 3580 RL. Your opinions please.

Anybody have any experience towing an M18 with this vehicle? I have a 2001 Trooper Ltd that has a 3.5L V6 and is rated at 5,000 lbs for towing. Will this be enough vehicle for comfortable towing In Colorado and midwest. Thanks.

We are looking at a Heartland 28RLS and question whether it is too much trailer to tow with our Expedition. The TV has the factory tow package. I'm a little hesitant about towing a 32 foot TT.

I have a 2005 4x4 Ford F350. When I pick up my trailer in 10 days. It is a Big Horn 3580. My question is what kind of clearance can I expect above the back of the truck bed when hooked up. Can anyone out there with a F350 advise what I might get in inches? Rick

I am in a quandry so I will turn to any of you that may have an answer to this question, about soft but firm suspension in my tow truck. I thought I was buying the right suspension and springs in my new 2008 Ford F-250 6.4 dual cab diesel last year. The ride even with lowering tire pressure is...

Does anyone here in addition to "caissiel" tow a 3500RL with a 3/4 ton? We have a new Chevy 2500HD D/A but I am afraid it would be pushing the limits to tow a 3500! We live in the northwest corner of WA State and traveling the Cascade Mountain passes is a normal routine! If you do...how is it...

I have a 2009 Bighorn 3410RE. My wife and I enjoy the trailer. When we tow for long days, we are finding that going inside after the day's travel, we find exhaust soot, or heavy dust, coating the carpets and counter tops in the rear of the trailer. Has anyone had similar issues?:confused:

Hello All, I am new here and really like this forum. Hubby and I will be purchasing a 2010 North Trail 26 RKS soon. We will be towing it with a 2005 Ford F-350 4 x 4 (I know it's overkill but I use the truck to pull my gooseneck horse trailer). My question is for those that own this...

Curious as to what others are using as tow vehicle for landmark oakmont. We are using dodge 3500 dually 4x4 - think we are a little overweight on gcvwr.

I know that this might stir the pot a little on towing your trailers. I currently own a 2005 chevy cc swd duramax. Right now my wife and i are currently looking at the Cyclone trailer. But as a lot of you already know these trailers are heavy when fully loaded. So my biggest question that i have...

I just ordered a 2010 35DSRL. I've been towing a 29' TT (8000lm GVMR) with my 2008 F250 Club Cab SRW, 6.4L DSL. The specs for my truck indicate I'm well within range of the 35DSRL. For anyone else with experience pulling a 5'ver with a similar truck, will I be disappointed? Will I need to...

Does anyone tow with this combination- it is a 4x4 I am concerned about the clearance between the bed rail and the unit. The new trucks ride high in the rear. Your experience is appreciated.

We are going to try to see one of the new BC 3500RL units in person in a couple of weeks. My question is will we be able to handle it with our 2007 2500HD DMax Chevy truck?

We are considering purchasing a North Trail 24RL or 26 RK. We have a 2009 1/2 ton Toyota Tundra. It has a 5.7 litre engine and can tow 10,600 lbs. Have been reading stuff about not towing with a 1/2 ton. Can we tow one of these units confortably or should be go to a TT. Prefer the layouts in the...

We are considering buying a 2010 Sundance 3300RLB. We currently have a 08 gmc Duramax 2500HD Crewcab shortbed. Is anyone towing a 5er of this weight with a similar truck? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

During travel the drawers open. Is there an adjustment?

We are considering buying an Augusta model. We have a 2007 Dodge 3500 single wheel 6.7 litre Cummins. Does anyone tow the same type of rig with this truck?

In a 3300BHS [08] and the owners manual does not show the wires I see in the electric box located up in the King pin housing...[The reason I'm replacing it? I did a rookie move, and darn near pulled the cable out of the box when it got caught on something in the bed, THAT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN]...

Does anyone have any experience towing the 21FBS with a Honda Ridgeline? The Ridgeline is rated at 5,000 lbs., and I am concerned that I will have trouble towing the 21FBS rated at 4361 Dry Weight. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am kicking around the idea of trading for a Ford 250 or 350 super duty diesel with 3.73 gears. Can any one with this setup tell what kind of milage I can expect towing my 3055RL?