towing

  1. SE

    F150 Lightning EV for towing Micro Minnie

    I tried a search on this topic in towing and trailers but came up with nothing. So im probably using the wrong search terms. Please be king. We have a micro Minnie we pull with an F 150 (2016). It’s great—we’re happy except with living in state with highest gas prices in the nation. So im...
  2. DG

    Towing a 24' trailer with a Class C.

    We are new to RVing. We have a 2020 Thor Outlaw 29j on the E450 chassis. We were hoping the internal my trike but it was too much. I am now towing it on a utility trailer. I am contemplating buying a 24' trailer to tow with my trike and Jeep TJ in it. I am asking if anyone is doing anything...
  3. WO

    Towing with an Expedition

    Ready to downsize from our 3/4 ton Ram as we have gone to small 18 foot, 5000 max weight travel trailer. Actually a small toy hauler. The Ford Expedition is high on the list to replace the truck. We are only looking at ones with Max Tow Package. Anyone have experience with the TV, especially...
  4. WH

    Towing capacity

    I am a new member in the process of purchasing a 2614 BS Rockwood trailer. I am concerned about the towing ability. I have a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado crew cab 4x4 with a conventional towing rating of 9200 pounds on the door sticker. The trailer has a dryl weight of 6800 pounds and it’ll just my...
  5. SL

    Towing With Bus, Newbie Here

    Hello all. I am looking at getting a bus to tow a race vehicle. I am looking for information and insight on what busses or engine/transmission setup will be best for towing. Top speed really isn't an issue, however if I were to guess, the weight of trailer with vehicle will be around 9000lbs...
  6. RA

    Coachmen 17 CBH towing vehicle

    Hey all need some advice. I have a Honda Ridgeline AWD 2022 and am looking at the Coachman 17CBH and has a dry weight of 2700 lbs give or take with a hitch weight of 350 dry. So my question Is the Honda says it’s towing capacity is 5K and cargo 1500. Anybody have ideas on am I safe to tow...
  7. BC

    GMC Canyon Towing with 2.7L Turbo i4

    Anyone here towing with the 2023 GMC Canyon with the new 2.7L Turbo charged i4. Horsepower 310 hp @ 5,600 rpm Torque 430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm If so, what model Canyon, 8 speed or 10 speed, and what are you towing. Additional thoughts.
  8. PM

    Towing capacity 2005 Voyage 36M?

    Hi Everyone. I owns a 2005 Voyage, 36M on the workhorse chassis. Serial # is 10F88F284431. 2 questions. What is the towing capacity, or where would I find that info on the RV? Next, I am having my Quickee 300 leveling legs rebuilt, and I am in need of some new jack up/down sensors. Any...
  9. WO

    Towing with Jeep Gladiator

    Hello everyone. I am new to the forums and have been reading a lot about trailering capacity and towing vehicles. I have a 2022 Jeep Gladiator Sport truck with the max towing package and the 4.10 axle ratio. Manual says my trailering capacity is 7600. I am interested in buying an Apex Ultra...
  10. BU

    Towing a Mini-Lite with my Tacoma

    Hello, I'm. New to this forum, and I would like some Advise and thoughts on a Towing Question. I Have a 2019 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4x4 , with a towing rating of 6400#max, a tongue weight max of 650, a payload of 1440. I am interested in buying a 2013 either a flagstaff or forest river mini or...
  11. SeeTheUSA

    Anyone towing a Bronco with View/Navion?

    It may be time to replace our current toad, would like to consider a two-door Bronco. Is there anyone already doing so now? Any tips, advice, cautions? Thanks in advance!
  12. AL

    Murphy Bed getting wet when towing in rain

    Oh Wise Ones, I have a 2019 Wildwood FSX 167 RB that seems to not like being towed in the rain. Everything stays dry when it is stationary. Snow, rain, no leaks. We have been fortunate to have only pulled it rain two times and both times, after arriving at our destination the head of the murphy...
  13. BO

    2016 Clipper 17BH Rear Bumper Towing Capacity

    Hi Everyone, I have read a few posts regarding weight capacities for the rear bumpers of travel trailers. Has anyone ever mounted a bolt-on bumper hitch and added Saftey Struts bumper brackets to the Bumper Frame? (Attached images of products) I want to be able to pull a 5x8' aluminum trailer...
  14. SK

    Towing question

    My wife and I want to go to a one floor RV from our 5th wheel. We are looking at a Rockwood 2608BS. We like the front kitchen. Dry weight hitch is 946lbs. Dry weight 6836. CCC 1910lbs GVW 8746. I will tow with a 2014 Chevy 2500HD 6.0 gasser. It has tow package with 4.10 rear end. I pull a 10K...
  15. BE

    2000 International / DT-466 / AT-545 … Towing and mountains

    I’ve got a DT-466 engine and an AT-545 transmission. I’d like to tow a small cargo trailer (no more than 5,000 lbs). But even without the trailer, my top speed going up any type of major hill is around 25mph. I’ve also read that the 545’s aren’t great with towing. How much is the 545 going to...
  16. NS

    Vista 29V Towing Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?

    Hello, my family and I are considering upgrading from a 25 foot class C to the Vista 29v or 31B, we currently tow a wrangler unlimited (curb wt 4400lbs). Just wondering if anyone has any experience towing with either of these units and how their experience is? We will primarily be towing in...
  17. JO

    High Winds and Towing Micro Minnie 2225RL

    I used to have a 32 foot class C motorhome and have driven through some windy areas to the point where my steering wheel was 90 degrees just to keep a straight line (sounds crazy but it was safe). Now that I have a 2225RL rated at 6000 GVWR, what wind speed is unsafe for towing? I tow with a 21'...
  18. ernest917

    Towing a 2014 Cardinal 3727RE

    Anyone out there towing this trailer with a 2008 Ford F-250 twin turbo power stroke with a 6.4 diesel???
  19. CY

    Towing spec Question

    I have a 22 R-Pod 195, dry weight 3587 and hitch weight 362. I’m told that a weight distribution system type hitch is not needed on this light trailer. Any suggestions would be appreciated, in researching the answers are all over the place
  20. bigb56

    Towing with Via/Reyo

    We just returned from a 1500 mile trip towing my 3,700 lb Jeep TJ with our 2011 Via (Sprinter chassis). I know a lot of people tow Jeeps with these, and others tow lighter 2300 or less lb cars like Chevy Sparks, Fiat 500s, Nissan Versas and Smart cars. On the flats we had no problems but...
  21. PJ

    towing forest river wright flyer

    i am about to purchase a 2013 wright flyer, i am planning on towing it with a 2021 ram 1500 diesel 3.0l. wondering if any one has towed with 1500 pu? thanks paul
  22. GL

    Towing question

    This morning while heading home there was a rig in front of us, and I've never seen that kind of set-up before. They had a 1 ton truck, towing a bumper pull trailer, with a jeep hooked to the back end of the trailer. Around here that wouldn't fly, and I'm just curious if it is legit in the...
  23. JU

    Towing

    We are considering purchasing a used 2011 Georgetown 337DS with just over 30Kmiles. This unit has been used to tow a kia soul. The seller has installed; Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar Brake Buddy Classic 3 and Towing Safety Cables Steering Stabilizer, Sumo shocks front and rear axil Should I be...
  24. DS

    No Bo 19.6 towing

    I've just purchased a new NO BO 19.6. I have an F250 as the tow vehicle. I down sized from a 5 th wheel. I.have a 24ft enclosed car hauler and had no issues going down the highway without a weight distribution hitch but I've seen a lot of discussion for bumper pulls. I was looking for some...
  25. PH

    2009 Chevy Tahoe SSV upgrades for towing????

    Hello. I have an 09 Chevy Tahoe SSV 4x4. I would love to be able to tow my 2008 Keystone Springdale 266 Travel Trailer with it. Can this be done? What would I need to do for upgrades/ modifications? I have the tow package and I have installed tow mirrors already? I've heard about maybe a...

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