What have you towed lately

[95C1500]

I should rephrase... that looks like a nightmare to reverse lol! But that's coming from a guy who tows very little and 16' at most. That bike though

 

[GarrettGmc]

I've always found that the longer the trailer the easier it is for me to back up, although the two longest was only 30ft gooseneck livestock trailer and a 40ft 5th wheel.

 

[Tavi]

The shorter trailers show more change from directional input. The bumper Mounting location also adds approximately a three foot lever off rear of the axle center line.

But whatever you tow most you will learn to appreciate and become accustomed to.

Triples are not impossible to reverse. Just takes a lot of skill/practice. More than I have.

 

[Urambo Tauro]

Yeah, I find that the pivot point does a lot for controllability. I'd rather reverse a "bumper pull" trailer than a 5th wheel, regardless of the truck-to-trailer wheelbase.

 

[Blackwater]

Nah....not a nightmare. Not something I do everyday but no bad dreams here. I spent better'n 40 years herding stuff like this around the country...

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...so this little triple tow ain't no big thing. This long-hooded Pete was my last rig before I retired. You just gotta know your limits, don't go extra fast and pay attention. As far as the wide swings, this is not nearly as bad as it looks. I could ALMOST go around the Mickie D's drive-thru if there wasn't a low clearance. I was u-turning in the bait shop parking lot And people say you can't back 'em up??? If you're paying attention, you can. But I try not to get into that situation by planning ahead.

Yep, the travel trailer has 2 axle brakes so there's that. Kept close eye on the trannie temps cause I ain't changed out my rear ratio. Looking for a 4:10/4:11. Only changes I needed to make was put a little more tongue weight on the final unit (the aluminum boat). It wanted to wiggle a little when I got up around 70.

I like my stuff long.

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Might want to edit that last sentence. People might get the wrong impression.

 

[blazen71]

Hello everyone. First post here. A few weeks ago I towed a skid loader. I'm guessing about 12k lbs. It towed surprisingly well. Only mods are a Quadstar tune and Diamond Eye Exhaust.

 

[Blackwater]

Hello everyone. First post here. A few weeks ago I towed a skid loader. I'm guessing about 12k lbs. It towed surprisingly well. Only mods are a Quadstar tune and Diamond Eye Exhaust.

Welcome to the community.

 

[draginlow]

first tow after the rebuild, pulled like a champ. think my trailer weighs more then the car lol.

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[Blackwater]

first tow after the rebuild, pulled like a champ. think my trailer weighs more then the car lol.

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That's a very nice looking truck. I want to find a 1998 with a diesel. Then swap a 6.6 turbo Duramax and Allison 6 speed in it. What are the axle ratings for the trailer?
I would like to find one like that with two 7K axles and about 20 to 25 foot long not including the goose neck.

 

[draginlow]

That's a very nice looking truck. I want to find a 1998 with a diesel. Then swap a 6.6 turbo Duramax and Allison 6 speed in it. What are the axle ratings for the trailer?
I would like to find one like that with two 7K axles and about 20 to 25 foot long not including the goose neck.

Mines a 21' deck. It's a 10k. It's a kaufman trailer and there built local here. Really good Quality trailer. if you picked up at their yard and pay cash you get a discount. www.kaufmantrailers.com


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