Forum: Towing Rigs

I have a Silverado 2500 HD, with a 6.0L gas V8, 4.10 differential. Truck Specs are: GVWR 9200 Max Trailer weight 12400 GCWR 18500 R GAWR 6084 F GAWR 4200 Truck actual weights are: GVW ...

What's the best way to install a 7-Pin trailer connector mounted in the bed of the truck? JC

Hi, I am a new heartland owner. Bought a 32BHDS. I am looking at buying a new tow vehicle and am looking for advice from owners with experience with tow vehicle. I am looking at buying a 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the Vortec Max Package. It has a 6.2L engine, Allison 6spd trans, 3.73...

I have a f250 turbo diesal, have the OEM tank ~30 gallons. Looking to go with aftermarket tank with larger capacity. Any thoughts,suggestions or experience anyone has with this? Much appreciated. John

Welcome to season II ....... It's time to build another truck. For those of you who joined me on the last build I welcome you back. Y'all seemed to enjoy the last build so much here that you are getting an exclusive. I am not posting this on 3 forums like I did last time. I simply don't have...

Have a question for those with the Allison transmission or a smilar one like the one on my Ford. I was just reading the new edition of the Escapees Magazine. The article Mountain Driving, pages 24, 25 & 26. On Page 26 third column 3rd paragraph. They are discussing driving a Workhorse W22 gas...

Has anybody installed this product and what is your opinion

We have a 2008 F350 Long bed Crew Cab with the 6.4L. After a few trips this year we are ready for a long trip this September to my parents place in California. With the potential trip I'm considering a few upgrades tot he tow rig. First I've been eyeballing Transfer flow Inc, 60 gallon...

while not new at all to towing a camper or towing in general (i drive a tractor/trailer) i am new to towing a 5th wheel camper. any tips that you all can give me on this would be GREATLY appreciated! i have 10 years experience with a tractor/trailer but im sure there are many differences. the...

Has anyone actually pulled an advertised "half ton towable fifth wheel" with a half ton and what has been the experience?

2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Crew Cab LWB 8 ft Bed 4WD Dually w / 4:10 ( Rugged Brown Pearl ) http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4546752074_af72815548_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4546119355_bb434e3a70_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4546752574_eebbca5aa6_b.jpg ...

I just purchased a 2010 F-250 CC S/D 5.4 with a 8/ft bed... I had a 2005 Dodge Ram with the 5.9 diesel and it pulled my bighorn like it wasn't even there, But it had 255,000 miles on it and it started costing me a lot in repairs... I don't hardly pull the Bighorn anymore, we have been keeping it on...

I have looked for a fuel specific thread but found none. We live in Canada, when in the states we try to use truck stops, beware all truckers are not created equal, we've seen more than a few campers get crushed by trailers (semi's). there was a post some time ago about a couple who went into a...

As many of you know I'm a professional RV transporter. Speaking with Jim the other day I mentioned I was doing this and he asked if I'd share the build here. A little about my background... Besides serving in the military and driving truck I have been a shipfitter, bodyman, welder and mechanic,...

We have a 2011 Trail Runner 30FQBS, and are looking at purchasing a Ford Excursion was curious what experience anyone had with towing with an Excursion and if anybody forsees any issues towing this camper with an Excursion.

Last week I came upon a Cyclone too good to pass up. So I bought a Cyclone 4012. The problem being I had not yet bought my tow rig! Needless to say, I am now searching high and low. I think I found it, but would like to get some advice from the RV vets. I am considering puchasing a ...

Hi to all! We've been watching this site for quite a while and I must say it is great! We have been pulling travel trailers for 15 years and are ready to get a fiver. Really like the Bighorn 3410RE and wanted to get some real world feedback. Just upgraded the truck to a 2010 Ram 3500 SRW, crew...

Hi All, Seeking feedback from the experts. I currently tow my Sundance with the Ford in my sig - 4x2, 16 inch wheels on the truck and 16 inch wheels on the Sundance. When hooked up, everything sits pretty much level. I have an opportunity to pick up a 2008 F450 4x4 for cheap but with 19.5...

I have an 02 silverado 3500 CC/LB Dually with the duramax/allison combo. I was wondering if I can tow the Cyclone 3850. Here are the cyclone 3850 specs: Dry Weight13969lbs (6336 kg)GVWR18000lbs (8165 kg)Cargo CapacityN/AHitch Weight2871lbs (1302 kg) I believe the 5th wheel weight can...