Calling those with camping trailers
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From: Mandeville, La
Originally Posted by bamorris2
I can maintain speeds with other rigs (inclduing diesels) even going uphills. Granted, the diesels are usually pulling more weight, otherwise they'd blow me away with an identical trailer.
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Originally Posted by hllon4whls
But the differnce is that the diesel guys are in OD with the cruise control on doing around 2200 rpms. I assume that you are in 3rd or even second an approaching 4000 rpm just to keep up. With a flick of the loud pedal and a puff of smoke, they could run away from you like you were standing still.
Originally Posted by hllon4whls
On your original post, you mentioned that these trucks can tow 10k lbs. Of course that is when properly equipped.
It looks like you have the 17 inch weels and I can obviously see a scab. Depending on the actual gear ratio and tire size will determine your ability to tow and your trailer size - look up the tow ratings.
6-7 loaded is probably a good rule of thumb. You need to keep an eye on the passenger weight and the weight of things you are going to have stacked in the bed.
It looks like you have the 17 inch weels and I can obviously see a scab. Depending on the actual gear ratio and tire size will determine your ability to tow and your trailer size - look up the tow ratings.
6-7 loaded is probably a good rule of thumb. You need to keep an eye on the passenger weight and the weight of things you are going to have stacked in the bed.
Thanks again
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class 3
Is anybody using a class 3 sticker on their truck, registration $153.00 a year. Or can I get by with a class 2 sticker which is $81.00 a year. When I purchased the truck, the plate sticker came in the mail with a class 3. I been paying class 3 sticker ever since. I tow 7000 lb camper.
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I just bought a 33 ft travel trailer tonight
I won it on a govt auction site. It has a dry weight of 6620 dry... My Truck has a 7200 lb tow package... Any tips, other than pack lightly??? What brand of distribution bars should i buy???
I won it on a govt auction site. It has a dry weight of 6620 dry... My Truck has a 7200 lb tow package... Any tips, other than pack lightly??? What brand of distribution bars should i buy???
Originally Posted by FX4ME2
I just bought a 33 ft travel trailer tonight I won it on a govt auction site. It has a dry weight of 6620 dry... My Truck has a 7200 lb tow package... Any tips, other than pack lightly??? What brand of distribution bars should i buy???
I won it on a govt auction site. It has a dry weight of 6620 dry... My Truck has a 7200 lb tow package... Any tips, other than pack lightly??? What brand of distribution bars should i buy???
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Originally Posted by FX4ME2
Here's the auction site... www.gsaauctions.gov.
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Originally Posted by welfare wagon
Great deal on the trailer, now can we call you a Katrina refugee? 
I'm gonna be the sexiest trailer trash out there