Toy hauler question
#11
01-24-2016, 09:28 AM
The trailer we found weighs in at less then 4500lbs and has a carrying capacity of 3200lbs. It also has plenty of room to get both our bikes in it. I have a weight distribution hitch already and will be a brake controller. Did all my research on our truck and it's max weight for a trailer is 9600lbs. The toy hauler we are looking at is basicly a cargo trailer with living quarters. Aluminumtoyhauler.com is the website of the trailer we are looking at. It is 8.5x20
As far as the grey wolf 26rr we looked at those and you can get 2 baggers in it. There is less then an inch between them and one needs to go all the way forward on the right and the other in back on the left. We had a dealer let use put both bikes in it and we didn't buy it cause there was no room. K
As far as the grey wolf 26rr we looked at those and you can get 2 baggers in it. There is less then an inch between them and one needs to go all the way forward on the right and the other in back on the left. We had a dealer let use put both bikes in it and we didn't buy it cause there was no room. K
Last edited by kevin_n; 01-24-2016 at 09:33 AM. Reason: Miss spelling of a word
#12
01-24-2016, 09:28 AM
No I don't know what the towing capacity of the F150 is but that's not what my point was.
My point was power.
Have you ever pulled a toy hauler, gear and 2 bikes with any 1/2 truck on a continual basis?
If your answer is yes then share your experience so that the OP knows what to expect.
I've never pulled a toy hauler with two bikes with an F150 but I pulled a toy hauler with 1 bike with my 5.9L Ram 1500.
We did a round trip from Nebraska to North Carolina and even though we made it there and back without issues, after our return I knew I would not make that trip again without a vehicle with more power.
Sure going across Missouri's flat roads was uneventful, but going through the hills of Kentucky and North Carolina was a chore.
I don't think once we got east of St. Louis I ever made it back to overdrive.
There just wasn't enough to torque.
I cringed ever time I saw a hill coming because I knew that my 5.9L Dodge was going to start screaming rpms.
***IMO*** you need more power than what's available on a F150 if you're going to pull any significant amount of weight.
Thanks, that's the point was making.
My point was power.
Have you ever pulled a toy hauler, gear and 2 bikes with any 1/2 truck on a continual basis?
If your answer is yes then share your experience so that the OP knows what to expect.
I've never pulled a toy hauler with two bikes with an F150 but I pulled a toy hauler with 1 bike with my 5.9L Ram 1500.
We did a round trip from Nebraska to North Carolina and even though we made it there and back without issues, after our return I knew I would not make that trip again without a vehicle with more power.
Sure going across Missouri's flat roads was uneventful, but going through the hills of Kentucky and North Carolina was a chore.
I don't think once we got east of St. Louis I ever made it back to overdrive.
There just wasn't enough to torque.
I cringed ever time I saw a hill coming because I knew that my 5.9L Dodge was going to start screaming rpms.
***IMO*** you need more power than what's available on a F150 if you're going to pull any significant amount of weight.
Thanks, that's the point was making.
#13
01-24-2016, 09:45 AM
First let me correct; I inadvertently stated that my experience was towing a toy hauler when in fact it wasn't a toy hauler but rather I believe it was a 28' travel trailer and I had my Heritage in the pickup bed.
Then that makes your opinion more of value.
I guess the engine and transmission in a 2013 F150 has more power than I would think.
To the OP, per Rick58's comment it looks like you'll be OK.
However I stand by my opinion in that any standard 1/2 ton truck to include a F150 is not equipped to pull a toy hauler and 2000 .lbs of gear on a continual basis.
I guess the engine and transmission in a 2013 F150 has more power than I would think.
To the OP, per Rick58's comment it looks like you'll be OK.
However I stand by my opinion in that any standard 1/2 ton truck to include a F150 is not equipped to pull a toy hauler and 2000 .lbs of gear on a continual basis.
Last edited by Bluraven; 01-24-2016 at 09:58 AM.
#14
01-24-2016, 09:48 AM
Chevys were wired a lot further back than that. At least 2000 that I know of. And maybe even further.
#15
01-24-2016, 10:41 AM
I have a 25ft camper (not a toy hauler). I started out towing it with my Silverado. It would do it but it worked really hard in the hills plus suspension and brakes wasn't up to the task. The camper has dry weight listed as 6500. Add battery, propane, and your stuff and it quickly climbs. I found a sweet 08 F-250 with a Triton V-10 (gas). It makes all the difference. Much safer. It also gets better fuel economy towing than the Silverado did.
#16
01-24-2016, 10:42 AM
#18
01-24-2016, 12:53 PM
kevin....www.irv2.com is a rv site...it has sections (forums) on trailer towing...tow vehicles ect...we had an 07 chevy 1500...that pulled our 30 camper just fine...then I bought a forest river toy hauler...the tongue weight was a lot more on the TH...we bought a 2500 gmc 6.0 ...the 07 1500 pulled the TH..it even stopped it...but...it was a white knuckle experience at freeway speeds and curves...forest river also has a forum...research...ALOT before you buy...DON'T TAKE THE MANUFACTURER'S WORD FOR WHAT IT WEIGHS....many campers and toy haulers weigh more on cat scales..(a lot of extras... add on's are are added to the toy haulers empty weight...BEST OF LUCK...HAVE FUN
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01-24-2016, 01:19 PM
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01-24-2016, 01:21 PM