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    • Randyretired
      Half ton

      By Randyretired · Posted

      I just had this conversation with my Granddaughter.   There are 1/2 tons that were rated to easily hall her trailer until you look at the details.  The truck would be over payload or GVW and the rear axle would be overloaded.   The GVWR is just one of the items to be concerned with.  Many 1/2 tons have GCVWR that would indicate these can tow large trailers but not without exceeding other important considerations. 
    • Sculptor
      Half ton

      By Sculptor · Posted

      A lot of people, myself included, think about pulling power far before they think about stopping power.  I agree with Birdman.  Sometimes through oversight/neglect/bad luck you might not rely on the trailer brakes to stop the rig.  Have a safety margin. You didn’t specify you would pull with a half ton truck.  I know stickers are sky high but getting a bigger truck Should mean many parts are bigger and better.  Don’t think about matching “enough” truck with your 5th wheel. Go for as much more as you can afford.  (Also see the HD comment above) I pulled a 5k travel trailer around Michigan with a 1/2 ton 5.3 liter and did fine.  On a trip to Maine I discovered 35mph in low gear was not a good place to be.  Went through one stop at the bottom of a hill also. Not fun. 
    • mike5511
      tire monitoring

      By mike5511 · Posted

      I did a little relocation. I have to tie the simulators on and can't get to the inside tire with the simulators in place, so a redesign was in order. This is on the trailer, Newmar with duals. I haven't got around to putting the sensors on the truck. I thumped them for 31 years with good results.  I suppose I take that for granted now days. Other than losing two recaps on the drives in the same night the first year I drove, I can't remember any tire issues in all the years I drove except on trailers. P.S. I know a guy that can weld.......most would burn through those hub covers. Very thin!
    • NikkiA
      Selling my Thousand Trails Elite membership for $2,500

      By NikkiA · Posted

      Selling my Thousand Trails Elite membership for $2,500 Membership Type: Elite (Basic) v2011 Advance Booking Days: 120 Days Camping Zone(s): Midwest,Southwest,Northwest,Northeast,Southeast Maximum Length of Stay: 21 Days The Trails Collection: Y Available Holiday Reservations: 1 Available Guest Holiday Reservations: 1 Please let me know if you are interested or have any questions.
    • D&J
      Display of US flag on Memorial Day

      By D&J · Posted

      I know there are many codes for flying and displaying the flag and we observe them at our Legion Post but at home and RV I can't fly ours at have staff because of the way the poles is setup but we proudly fly it at our homebase and trailer year around not just special occasions. Denny 
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