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Towing help
Posted on 4/17/19 at 7:03 pm
Posted on 4/17/19 at 7:03 pm
I’ve never towed anything beyond my fathers light boat. My wife is now talking about renting a camper, and i don’t know if I’m equipped for it.
I have a 2016 Tundra which is rated i think at 9800 lbs towing. It’s stock. This camper has a dry weight of 8700lbs and is 37 ft long. I feel like that’s a bit much for this truck. The ad says I’ll need an electric brake controller which tbh I know nothing about.
We wouldn’t be going on any mountain roads but maybe some hills. Should I rent a bigger truck to tow this thing? The weight limit is cutting it close.
I have a 2016 Tundra which is rated i think at 9800 lbs towing. It’s stock. This camper has a dry weight of 8700lbs and is 37 ft long. I feel like that’s a bit much for this truck. The ad says I’ll need an electric brake controller which tbh I know nothing about.
We wouldn’t be going on any mountain roads but maybe some hills. Should I rent a bigger truck to tow this thing? The weight limit is cutting it close.
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Posted on 4/17/19 at 7:11 pm to biglego
Too much IMHO
This post was edited on 4/17/19 at 7:14 pm
Posted on 4/17/19 at 7:12 pm to Barneyrb
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towing rating usually include the weight of the truck and trailer
Posted on 4/17/19 at 7:15 pm to biglego
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Rent a truck
Posted on 4/17/19 at 7:19 pm to biglego
This can work out for you. Turn this in to a new 3/4 ton purchase. Truck nuts!! Problem solved.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 7:30 pm to biglego
That is too much for you. Definitely don't do it. Rent a smaller one
Posted on 4/17/19 at 7:35 pm to Hammertime
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Rent a smaller one
this...
Posted on 4/17/19 at 7:53 pm to biglego
37 ft is too big to haul with a half ton. That's a big arse sail that will snatch you all over the road. The weight isnt a problem (with trailer brakes) but the size definitely is.
Rent a smaller camper or get a bigger truck
Rent a smaller camper or get a bigger truck
Posted on 4/17/19 at 7:54 pm to biglego
37 ft is too big to haul with a half ton. That's a big arse sail that will snatch you all over the road. The weight isnt a problem (with trailer brakes) but the size definitely is.
Rent a smaller camper or get a bigger truck
Rent a smaller camper or get a bigger truck
Posted on 4/17/19 at 8:48 pm to biglego
Go to Enterprise Truck rentals and get a 3/4 Ton truck rental (they have F-250 and Ram diesels). You have to tell them you will be towing as most regular truck rentals dont allow it. I rented an F-250 to drive to Hot springs, AK a few years back.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 9:17 pm to biglego
How much is a 3/4 ton truck for a week? I’d think it would be expensive with the mileage. Seems like you’d be better off staying in a cabin.
37ft is huge OP. How big is your family? You don’t want to just try a smaller one?
37ft is huge OP. How big is your family? You don’t want to just try a smaller one?
Posted on 4/17/19 at 9:25 pm to baldona
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37ft is huge OP. How big is your family? You don’t want to just try a smaller one?
Wife and three kids, but my oldest child is confined to a wheelchair so we need the room and accessibility.
Thanks for all the advice. I was leaning towards renting a 3/4 or 1 ton and this thread confirmed it.
Posted on 4/17/19 at 9:47 pm to biglego
Don't freak out when it starts swaying everywhere going down the interstate
Posted on 4/17/19 at 10:51 pm to biglego
Man, a 37 foot camper is one hell of a rig...I can't say I would be comfortable pulling that. Have you considered renting a motor home?
Posted on 4/17/19 at 11:12 pm to Hammertime
I’ve decided to rent a dually for this bad boyPosted on 4/17/19 at 11:29 pm to biglego
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rent a dually
that is what I would do...
Posted on 4/17/19 at 11:39 pm to biglego
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I’ve never towed anything beyond my fathers light boat.
Stepping up from a light fishing boat to a 37' should be interesting
This post was edited on 4/17/19 at 11:42 pm
Posted on 4/18/19 at 5:13 am to biglego
Good. A dually will be much much more stable and safer
Posted on 4/18/19 at 5:25 am to biglego
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I’ve decided to rent a dually for this bad boy
good decision, otherwise you were likely going to have one b-hole puckering ride.
The one ton is also going to allow you far more leeway on tongue weight which is pretty important.
Posted on 4/18/19 at 5:25 am to biglego
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I’ve decided to rent a dually for this bad boy
Good choice! I pull a 36ft with a 3/4 ton and would not recommend anything less. Blows my mind how they sell these as 'half ton towable'
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