Towing a TT or 5er with OBS - Questions
#16
10-05-2014, 07:52 AM
I have a 1992 F350 with the 460/E40D (see sig). It is 2WD, CCLB.
I am considering purchasing a used TT or 5er. I have owned both and prefer the 5er. I do have a topper that would add extra storage if I went the TT route.
I will be towing in hot climate (So Cal, AZ, NV). I did recently add a TruCool Max trans cooler and have water, volts, and trans temp gauges. New radiator, thermostat, hoses, belts, plugs, wires, cap, and rotor.
What are things to consider towing these to types of rigs with the older truck I have? I don't want anything over GVWR of 10,000#.
1. Can truck handle it well and safely?
2. Can my truck bed accommodate a 5er hitch? Any issues? If I go 5er I want a hitch that completely hides under bed when not in use
3. Any other things to consider?
Thanks
I am considering purchasing a used TT or 5er. I have owned both and prefer the 5er. I do have a topper that would add extra storage if I went the TT route.
I will be towing in hot climate (So Cal, AZ, NV). I did recently add a TruCool Max trans cooler and have water, volts, and trans temp gauges. New radiator, thermostat, hoses, belts, plugs, wires, cap, and rotor.
What are things to consider towing these to types of rigs with the older truck I have? I don't want anything over GVWR of 10,000#.
1. Can truck handle it well and safely?
2. Can my truck bed accommodate a 5er hitch? Any issues? If I go 5er I want a hitch that completely hides under bed when not in use
3. Any other things to consider?
Thanks
Denny
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10-09-2014, 09:13 AM
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Please keep in mind I am not in any way recommending this, but it speaks to the OBSs capabilities.
We just hauled 11,900 pounds of concrete in a 4,300 pound gooseneck dump trailer plus four adults with our '94 F250. That is somewhere north of 22,000 GCW. No handling, braking or power issues other than it reaffirmed the need for new rear shocks. Now, I wouldn't want to haul that much cross country, but 12-13k is surely no problem, at least for the chassis.
We just hauled 11,900 pounds of concrete in a 4,300 pound gooseneck dump trailer plus four adults with our '94 F250. That is somewhere north of 22,000 GCW. No handling, braking or power issues other than it reaffirmed the need for new rear shocks. Now, I wouldn't want to haul that much cross country, but 12-13k is surely no problem, at least for the chassis.
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#21
10-10-2014, 12:01 AM
Well. it appears that I have some decisions to make....
1. TT or 5er?
2. Go for what I want or go for what I can safely tow?
3. I want this..2015 Eagle HT 29.5BHDS | Jayco, Inc.
Can my current truck tow this safely?
I will probably get a newer truck in 3-5 years, but for now I have what I have.
Dilemma...The TT will allow me to use my topper for storage and will be less pin weight. However the TT makes for an overall longer tow set up given the same length trailer.... as 3-4 feet sits over truck bed with a 5er.
Thoughts??
1. TT or 5er?
2. Go for what I want or go for what I can safely tow?
3. I want this..2015 Eagle HT 29.5BHDS | Jayco, Inc.
Can my current truck tow this safely?
I will probably get a newer truck in 3-5 years, but for now I have what I have.
Dilemma...The TT will allow me to use my topper for storage and will be less pin weight. However the TT makes for an overall longer tow set up given the same length trailer.... as 3-4 feet sits over truck bed with a 5er.
Thoughts??
#23
10-10-2014, 07:14 AM
Well. it appears that I have some decisions to make....
1. TT or 5er?
2. Go for what I want or go for what I can safely tow?
3. I want this..2015 Eagle HT 29.5BHDS | Jayco, Inc.
Can my current truck tow this safely?
I will probably get a newer truck in 3-5 years, but for now I have what I have.
Dilemma...The TT will allow me to use my topper for storage and will be less pin weight. However the TT makes for an overall longer tow set up given the same length trailer.... as 3-4 feet sits over truck bed with a 5er.
Thoughts??
1. TT or 5er?
2. Go for what I want or go for what I can safely tow?
3. I want this..2015 Eagle HT 29.5BHDS | Jayco, Inc.
Can my current truck tow this safely?
I will probably get a newer truck in 3-5 years, but for now I have what I have.
Dilemma...The TT will allow me to use my topper for storage and will be less pin weight. However the TT makes for an overall longer tow set up given the same length trailer.... as 3-4 feet sits over truck bed with a 5er.
Thoughts??
Denny
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