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http://utilityoffroad.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8885 im preparing to purchase a toy hauler and im wondering if i have enough truck to pull it (roughly 17000# fully loaded). possibly regear to 4.10s?  SignatureNathan W. Collier http://UtilityOffRoad.com http://7SlotGrille.com http://InlineDiesel.com http://BighornRefrigeration.com http://ConcealedCarryForum.com http://1911Carry.com http://GlockCarry.com oops, i guess i took for granted that everybody here knows me. 2005 cummins powered ram 3500 4x4 dually. SignatureNathan W. Collier http://UtilityOffRoad.com http://7SlotGrille.com http://InlineDiesel.com http://BighornRefrigeration.com http://ConcealedCarryForum.com http://1911Carry.com http://GlockCarry.com > http://utilityoffroad.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8885 > > im preparing to purchase a toy hauler and im wondering if i have enough > truck to pull it (roughly 17000# fully loaded). possibly regear to 4.10s? > oops, I guess I took for granted that everybody here knows me. 2005 > Cummins powered ram 3500 4x4 dually. > >> I'm preparing to purchase a toy hauler and I'm wondering if I have enough >> truck to pull it (roughly 17000# fully loaded). possibly regear to >> 4.10s? Nathan, here are the links I told you about or at least a few of them. here's the hobbie website, tag along toy haulers I was looking at the 260, a 30 foot tag with plenty of room for toys. gvr 8500 lbs http://keystone-hobbi.com/ here's another by keystone rv the NRG gvr 10950lbs http://keystone-nrg.com/ the keystone raptors heaviest model is a 5ver and has a gvwr of 15500 http://keyperformance-raptor.com/ coachmen has a few, the Adrenaline is nice and has several floor plans http://coachmenrv.com/tow/adrenaline/floorplans.htm Fleetwood has some too.. in fact they have 3 lines the GearBox, Nitrous Hyperlite, and RedLine http://www.fleetwoodrv.com/ of this list personally I like the Keystone products best, my personal preference, and when I buy I'm looking seriously at the Keystone Montana for just a camper (5th wheel) and the Keystone Raptor (although extremely heavy its really nice). there are other manufacturers but these are the ones with local dealers in this area and are the ones I've looked at. Signature---------------------------- -Chris 05 CTD 06 Liberty CRD Real Trucks don't NEED spark plugs. Nah, we don't know you. :^) > oops, i guess i took for granted that everybody here knows me. 2005 > cummins powered ram 3500 4x4 dually. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >> truck to pull it (roughly 17000# fully loaded). possibly regear to >> 4.10s? >Nah, we don't know you. :^) or at least admit to it... *g* >> oops, i guess i took for granted that everybody here knows me. 2005 >> cummins powered ram 3500 4x4 dually. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >>> truck to pull it (roughly 17000# fully loaded). possibly regear to >>> 4.10s? Mac https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm > oops, i guess i took for granted that everybody here knows me. 2005 cummins > powered ram 3500 4x4 dually. So, what about it??? See what happens when you top post above your sig and I use a proper newsreader to reply? The original question and everything gets stripped away. >oops, i guess i took for granted that everybody here knows me. 2005 cummins >powered ram 3500 4x4 dually. Isn't max trailer rating on the Dodge 16,000 lbs? >>oops, i guess i took for granted that everybody here knows me. 2005 cummins >>powered ram 3500 4x4 dually. > >Isn't max trailer rating on the Dodge 16,000 lbs? 17K will not break the bank and 4.10 is a very wise choice here but you will be flirting with CDL weight limits and when you run at 26K GCVW and above regularly you really should have more truck to do it with (more chassis, axle, brakes) to be albe to better handle the weight when things go less than perfect. This is more job for a GM 4500 or Ford F450 and above becaus they have much heavier chassis to better handle these loads because it takes more than just a motor to move a load. ----------------- TheSnoMan.com >>>oops, i guess i took for granted that everybody here knows me. 2005 >>>cummins [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > ----------------- > TheSnoMan.com A F250 HD can handle more than the 450. Unless they made a typo on their web site. SignatureMoParMaN---Remove Clothes To Reply --SCUD Coordinates 32.61204 North: 96.92993 West-- >>>oops, i guess i took for granted that everybody here knows me. 2005 >>>cummins [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > 4500 or Ford F450 and above becaus they have much heavier chassis to > better handle these loads because it takes more than just a motor to I saw a F550 recently in Sacramento. Looked like a 350 or 450. Anyone think Dodge will come out with a heavier truck? > move a load. > ----------------- > TheSnoMan.com SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >I saw a F550 recently in Sacramento. Looked like a 350 or 450. >Anyone think Dodge will come out with a heavier truck? Same basic body style on Fords. GM's use a completely different chassis and cab. Chysler was barred for making trucks over 1 ton as part of the government bailout deal in early 80's (it kept other makers happy) I have heard that they are going to try to get around that but so far nothing with Dodge name at this time. ----------------- TheSnoMan.com Dodge does produce and has for years produced 4500 and 5500 models in mexico........... >>I saw a F550 recently in Sacramento. Looked like a 350 or 450. >>Anyone think Dodge will come out with a heavier truck? [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > ----------------- > TheSnoMan.com >Dodge does produce and has for years produced 4500 and 5500 models in >mexico........... Not for sale in US though just like other automaker have models in other countries too that are not for sale here. ----------------- TheSnoMan.com > Dodge does produce and has for years produced 4500 and 5500 models in > mexico........... Maybe I should go and look at some there...thanks for that info. >>>I saw a F550 recently in Sacramento. Looked like a 350 or 450. >>>Anyone think Dodge will come out with a heavier truck? [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >> ----------------- >> TheSnoMan.com SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >Maybe I should go and look at some there...thanks for that info. Good luck on importing one though as it is not simply a buy it and bring it here. ----------------- TheSnoMan.com >>I saw a F550 recently in Sacramento. Looked like a 350 or 450. >>Anyone think Dodge will come out with a heavier truck? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > makers happy) I have heard that they are going to try to get around > that but so far nothing with Dodge name at this time. Maybe they can. It's no longer Chrysler.. Its Daimler-Chrysler > ----------------- > TheSnoMan.com SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >Maybe they can. >It's no longer Chrysler.. Its Daimler-Chrysler No, Dodge cannot because daimler is bound by it when they bought them. Daimer can sell there trucks but not Dodges in that weight class in US and they cannot simply put a Dailmer/Benz decal on a Dodge either. If it was that easy they would have done it. One of the reasons Dailmer bought Chysler was to gain better access to market for its own medium duty trucks, not to try to sell Dodge branded ones. THe US needs to waive Dodges restrictions for that to happen and Ido not see that happening anytime soon if ever. ----------------- TheSnoMan.com what kind of toy hauler are you getting? there are some really nice 5vers that should be under 15K loaded with your rhino and some other toys, I would guess (remember I'm guessing as I don't know exactly what your towing) I've been looking at campers and toy haulers myself. I can give you some links if you want to different floor plans I've looked at. both 5vers and tag along units. Signature---------------------------- -Chris 05 CTD 06 Liberty CRD Real Trucks don't NEED spark plugs. > http://utilityoffroad.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8885 > > im preparing to purchase a toy hauler and im wondering if i have enough > truck to pull it (roughly 17000# fully loaded). possibly regear to 4.10s? |
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