truck

  1. BE

    Your truck is how old?

    I have a 1997 Ram 3500 V10 dully. Had it for 21 yrs. Take good care of it and it runs and tows great. Wife wants to know from the forum thoughts on when is a truck too old to be reliable for towing...we have a 2017 Rockwood 31' 5th wheel. Our tow and payload weights are not the question but more...
  2. CA

    Truck is Struggling

    I have a Geo Pro 15 and pull it with a Silverado 1500. My first time with a trailer and the truck seems to struggle with the camper. Salesman said with your truck you won’t even feel the trailer. Not what I’m experiencing. Mileage cut in half as well. Any advice.
  3. TO

    Key disaster has struck

    Dear All, As I packed up this morning I could not find the keychain with all my outside camper keys for my 2014 Rockwood A122S, A-frame camper. I have been through everything with a fine toothed comb and they are gone. Searched the entire campsite for an hour to no avail. The only key I still...
  4. dan-nickie

    How to weigh truck and trailer.

    I am helping a friend get his travel trailer set up for towing. I told him the 1st that is to get it weighed. But how to do it? Truck is a 2020 GMC long bed Travel trailer is 17' single axle. 1. Take the truck loaded as if camping and way it by itself? 2. Go a second time with truck and...
  5. RO

    My first toterhome

    I, like many folks who have joined this sight grew up watching big rigs on the highway, fascinated by them. Having watched movies like Convoy, Hijack and of course Duel, I always wanted my own rig. Watching how the industry has treated drivers over the years tho kept me from wanting that as a...
  6. CR

    I need more truck!

    So I bought a 2019 ram1500 (v6) last summer with the thought of maybe buying a travel trailer at some point. I knew we would have to have a somewhat light trailer with that truck. Bought a rockwood mini light 2509s in October of 2019. 5130 dry weight. Only took it out once last year and now have...
  7. Cabinfever97

    New, to us, truck

    First trip today for the , new to us, 2015 Ford F250 crew cab, with 44K miles we bought on Monday. I have now towed with a 3/4 ton Dodge, Chevy, and Ford. Ford is by far the most stable. As for throttle response and power, Ford is a.little better than the other two. With the Hensley Hitch and...
  8. TY

    13 Best Trucks for Towing

    Descending order based off of its towing capacity: 2020 Honda Ridgeline 2019 Nissan Frontier 2020 Toyota Tacoma 2020 Ford Ranger 2020 Jeep Gladiator 2020 Chevrolet Colorado 2020 GMC Canyon 2020 Nissan Titan 2020 Toyota Tundra 2020 GMC Sierra 2020 Ram 1500 2020 Ford F-150 2020...
  9. CR

    Truck vs SUV for family of 6 and Roo 233s

    We have 4 young children (all in carseats or booster seats). We need a vehicle that will comfortably hold our family and safely tow a Roo 233s. Debating the pros and cons of a 6 passenger truck vs. an SUV. Which would you choose and why? Specific makes/models? Thanks!
  10. AS

    Nissan Titan Tie Down Mounts

    I have a set of Tie Down Mounts for a Nissan Titan. The camper is sold so I have no use for them. I would rather they went to a good home so make me a low offer!
  11. WE

    2014 Prostar

    Good morning everyone. I have purchased a 2014 International Prostar to pull my Cyclone toy hauler. I am using a RV 5th wheel plate bolted to the frame for my hitch. I would like to build a bed for carrying my golf cart and other things, but I am having trouble coming up with plans for the...
  12. PU

    Toterhome showhauler for sale!

    2005 Showhauler Crew Chassis FreightLiner/Columbia Built by Concept Haulers + Showhauler Trucks Unlimited 165,152 mi Smart Shift Transmission Couch + Dining Table New Refrigerator Geo Tracker Technology Full bath + Shower Elect + Natural Gas Heat Asking Price 80k Thank you!
  13. LI

    Help with truck tow numbers

    I have seen several posts on here about people getting help with their tow truck numbers. I hope that someone can help with my confusion. My truck is a 2015 1500 Silverado LTZ with a 6.2L, 8sp, integrated brake controller, tow haul mode and max trailering package. These are the numbers from...
  14. PD

    Hauler body

    Hi, we have been thinking about purchasing a larger 5th wheel and this is bringing me to think about changing trucks also. I would like a one ton DRW with a hauler body like an Elite from utility Body Werks. I'm most likely going to put together a new chassis cab and body. I'm wondering what...
  15. mch5jdm

    Hitch adjustment for new truck

    Hi guys, Next week I am picking up a new truck to replace my current tow vehicle. What do I need to do to make sure the setup is correct? I had it done when I bought my TT but not sure if it is specific to that truck.
  16. AU

    Front mounted receiver on Truck

    I have become very concerned regarding my bike rack mounted on the rear bumper of our 25 ft. Mini Lite. I know it can be an issue regarding weight and stress. I have been considering a front mounted receiver on my 2017 RAM 1500 to connect the bike rack onto. Has anyone had any experience with...
  17. TU

    Truck bed rails

    When we got our 5th wheel, the setup guy took the bed rails off my truck and said I should haul a few times, different scenarios before I reinstall them just in case I get into a situation where they might hit the bottom of the unit. Has anyone ever experienced that? Do you run bed rails with...
  18. JI

    No trucks over XX tons, do you pay attention?

    Something to keep us busy while sitting around. Do you ever listen to the "no truck" signs posted around? I live in a rural area (for NJ) that has a lot of narrow roads, no shoulders, poorly maintained,..... For 15+ years I've been driving down the same county road to work. There is one section...
  19. CO

    Why does anyone pick a 1/2 ton truck these days?

    I parked my 2500HD in the parking lot at our apartment here in TX. On one side was a Tundra, the other side an F-250 and 2 spots away a Ram 1500. All looked fairly new. I noticed that they looked to be the same size as my 3/4 ton truck. I did some checkin' and sure enough, these new 1/2 tons...
  20. BA

    2010 Shamrock 183 Where to store portable waste tank without a truck?

    So for everyone that doesn't have an awesome truck bed to store various odds and ends, where is everyone storing their external portable waste tanks? I have a 2010 Shamrock 183, and would absolutely love NOT to store the waste tank inside the SUV or inside the RV. Ideas are greatly appreciated!
  21. Teetime

    Corona sanitizing-Loves Truck Stop

    I pulled thru the Loves in Rolla, MO today. There was an attendant constantly going from pump to pump as people pulled thru sanitizing. He had a bleach spray bottle and wiped down pumps, windshield washer handles, paper dispensers, and was doing a very thorough job. I should have tipped...
  22. TW

    need to move camper 3 feet! without a truck!

    31 BHSS Salem. My camper is in a private park and never gets moved. I bought it where it sits. The tongue faces a small downward hill, no way to get my truck to hook up to trailer. I need to move it maybe 3 feet to square it up to a concrete drive. I am going to have a "car port" built over it...
  23. OR

    Truck Sag - Desired Amount?

    So I was doing some reading that said a little sag in the back is actually desirable. I went out and measured with my rig hooked up. Here's what I've got going on: Unloaded (no TT): Front = 38", Rear = 38.5" Loaded (TT) with WDH: Front = 38.25", Rear = 37.5" Is that good? Or should I go up a...
  24. WA

    For Sale

    SOLD
  25. CO

    Would you buy a truck that has been in an accident?

    UPDATE #1: Truck has already been sold. UPDATE #2: Different truck has been purchased. A very nice truck popped up this morning on my radar. Fits all my needs and wants. I saw the price and got excited. Then I saw the Carfax with a reported accident. Now I know why the price is $10k below...

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