Towing Question
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Towing Question
I have a question. I am thinking about getting a truck camper, but I am worried about being able to tow my Pinzgauer if I put the camper on the truck.
I have a 08 F350 with the 6.4L diesel dually with the manual transmission. I will be towing my Pinzgauer on a car hauler trailer. The Pinzgauer weighs about 5000 lbs and the trailer is about 1800 lbs. The truck camper is about 2300 lbs dry.
The Lance truck camper web site also sells a trailer hitch extension that appears to extend the trailer hitch past the end of the camper. I guess this is needed to tow when you have the camper on. But wouldn’t this change the way the weigh is distributed when towing the trailer? They show replacing the factory hitch, but wouldn't the factory hitch be the best for this application?
So, my question is, if I’m towing (lets round up to) 10,000lbs, can I safely tow with a 2300 lbs camper? Will I need the hitch extender? Will that be safe with the weight? What other questions should I ask?
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Here is the F350 towing the Pinzgauer.
I have a 08 F350 with the 6.4L diesel dually with the manual transmission. I will be towing my Pinzgauer on a car hauler trailer. The Pinzgauer weighs about 5000 lbs and the trailer is about 1800 lbs. The truck camper is about 2300 lbs dry.
The Lance truck camper web site also sells a trailer hitch extension that appears to extend the trailer hitch past the end of the camper. I guess this is needed to tow when you have the camper on. But wouldn’t this change the way the weigh is distributed when towing the trailer? They show replacing the factory hitch, but wouldn't the factory hitch be the best for this application?
So, my question is, if I’m towing (lets round up to) 10,000lbs, can I safely tow with a 2300 lbs camper? Will I need the hitch extender? Will that be safe with the weight? What other questions should I ask?
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Here is the F350 towing the Pinzgauer.
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Yes you can safely tow while hauling a camper. You only need a hitch extender if your camper overhangs your regular hitch setup. The biggest problem is generally the trailer tounge jack interfering with the camper, while hitched or turning.
If your looking at a 9' camper (guessing due to weight stated), you could probably use your normal setup, if the trailer jack is back far enough.
If your looking at a 9' camper (guessing due to weight stated), you could probably use your normal setup, if the trailer jack is back far enough.
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nice BFG Rugged Trails 
post details about the camper and we'll tell you if an extender is necessary.
yes, moving the hitchpoint back will change the weight distribution... but with that light of trailer, you can probably get away with it...
post details about the camper and we'll tell you if an extender is necessary.
yes, moving the hitchpoint back will change the weight distribution... but with that light of trailer, you can probably get away with it...
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I had a 9.5 ft camper and pulled a 22 ft cuddy cabin boat. Only trouble was in an extreme, tight turn, I had to watch that the boat didn't get into the back corners of the camper. I'm talking about greater than 90 degree jackknife. I did move the trailer jack back a bit as it was too close to the camper to operate.
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Rebel is correct. Using an extender does increase weight on the rear axle. Whether you need it depends on which Lance camper your are considering. I am guessing you have about 1,000 pounds of tongue weight on your trailer ball, but it would be helpful to actually use a scale to weigh it.
I think it is great you are asking these questions before making the purchase.
Steve
I think it is great you are asking these questions before making the purchase.
Steve
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Towing Question
Thanks for the advice!
I was worried about the hitch extender because I thought that my trailer was on the heavy side. Nice to know that it isn't considered heavy by you all.
I have not picked out a camper yet, but thought that asking questions before buying was a smart idea given the $$$ involved.
Moving the trailer jack might be fun..... But now I know to look at the jack location. I did not think of that before.
I guess a trip to an RV dealer is now in order.
Thanks!!!
Timothy
I was worried about the hitch extender because I thought that my trailer was on the heavy side. Nice to know that it isn't considered heavy by you all.
I have not picked out a camper yet, but thought that asking questions before buying was a smart idea given the $$$ involved.
Moving the trailer jack might be fun..... But now I know to look at the jack location. I did not think of that before.
I guess a trip to an RV dealer is now in order.
Thanks!!!
Timothy
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I just wanted to chime in and say that's a nice setup you have there. I love the Pinz! I'm assuming you wheel that thing. Any good pics?
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If im not mistaken I think I took one of those pictures
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sry... Timothy, I had to chime in.
Folks if you have the oppurtunity to go off road with Timothy and his Pinz I highly recomend it... it's pretty awesome
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sry... Timothy, I had to chime in.
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A good place to start is here. The Real 4x4's Pinzgauer and Volvo C303 Forums! :: View Forum - Pinzgauer classifieds
I think there are one or two up for sale in NC right now.
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