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Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-09-2023, 09:06 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 17,497
Posted By Rocketsled
Three. I suspect the reason 2500 trucks exist is...

Three. I suspect the reason 2500 trucks exist is to sell two trucks. :D

Went from a 2500 that was pulling a bumper pull at max payload to a 3500 dually that has 2000 lbs above any beyond pulling...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-08-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,126
Posted By Rocketsled
These experiences mirror mine. I pessimistically...

These experiences mirror mine. I pessimistically think the only reason for 3/4 ton trucks is to sell two trucks (the 3.4 ton, and a 1 ton when the 3/4 ton isn't adequate.)

Our 3/4 ton was within...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 10-07-2022, 03:34 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,960
Posted By Rocketsled
My insurance is paying $2300 and I paid another...

My insurance is paying $2300 and I paid another large chunk of change to both put Trailer King tires on the trailer (under duress), and then replace them with Goodyear Endurance tires when one blew....
Forum: Towing 10-02-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,447
Posted By Rocketsled
Suddenly it makes a whole lot of since why: ...

Suddenly it makes a whole lot of since why:

People move a lot of weight to the pickup bed
People buy triple axle trailers

The latter isn't an option for where we want to go, and if I have to...
Forum: Towing 10-02-2022, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,447
Posted By Rocketsled
800 lbs left over?

The GVWR for our new to us Grand Design 351m (3 AC’s, double paned windows, aux tank) is 16800.

With some of our stuff in it, a Kayak, no food, and no fresh water, it came off the cat scales at...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 09-03-2022, 05:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,209
Posted By Rocketsled
Sure, and there’s no telling how old or well...

Sure, and there’s no telling how old or well cared for these batteries are. He had power where the trailer was stored and for the most part is probably wasn’t a problem for him. Still. For the money...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 09-02-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,209
Posted By Rocketsled
Oh the discoveries of that new trailer...

We traded waay up. Didn't plan on it, but when a two axle toy hauler with factory paint and a queen bed (need the shelf for the CPAP) falls into your lap...well.

It's a 'nearly new 2019' that was...
Forum: Towing 08-24-2022, 04:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,837
Posted By Rocketsled
The GMC has the Gooseneck/5th wheel pre-prep...

The GMC has the Gooseneck/5th wheel pre-prep installed, so it’s a relatively easy route to go in, once I get past the initial hurdle.

All of my hobbies seem to have things that come along with...
Forum: Towing 08-23-2022, 06:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,837
Posted By Rocketsled
I have a class 5 on the one ton, and a spare 5+...

I have a class 5 on the one ton, and a spare 5+ the dealer originally put on the 3/4 ton. They removed whatever was on it. Honestly, I’ve never seen more than 1750 lbs tongue weight.

They went...
Forum: Towing 08-23-2022, 05:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,837
Posted By Rocketsled
Good point. sigh. you’d think storing it outside...

Good point. sigh. you’d think storing it outside round the side of the house would be fine, but I’d end up tucking it in the back of the garage, most likely.

In the near term, I’ve got a 1-ton...
Forum: Towing 08-23-2022, 05:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,837
Posted By Rocketsled
They’d certainly be a lot of scrap weight. I was...

They’d certainly be a lot of scrap weight. I was hoping for some thing a little less defeatist. They only have 2-3 years of use on them. (Tbf, I have other scrap I could take at the same time.)
Forum: Towing 08-23-2022, 05:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,837
Posted By Rocketsled
What do you do with old hitchgear?

I have a Grade 5+ Hitch receiver (rated at 2700 lbs)…due to a keystone cops series of events, I pulled it off the 3/4 ton to move to the 1-ton, only to find the undercarriage is entirely...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-17-2022, 02:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,230
Posted By Rocketsled
I’m starting to thin more the only reason they...

I’m starting to thin more the only reason they even make 3/4 ton trucks is so they can sell two trucks.

Our 3/4 ton was 200 lbs above or below max payload, depending on how loaded we were for a...
Forum: Toy Haulers 08-16-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,242
Posted By Rocketsled
I've seen folks say the triple tows better when...

I've seen folks say the triple tows better when full (and in a straight line) and heard tire scrub was the worst....and tire scrub wasn't that bad.

But I'm also thinking a 40 foot 5th wheel will...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 08-16-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,619
Posted By Rocketsled
Our 3/4 ton handled the 12k trailer well, both up...

Our 3/4 ton handled the 12k trailer well, both up and down hills, where it got a little sketchy was hauling through the Wyoming Winds! Hours of 30 degree left turn then hours of 30 degree right turn,...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 08-16-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,619
Posted By Rocketsled
Oh, the occupants of our trailer spent quite a...

Oh, the occupants of our trailer spent quite a bit of time observing the neighbors.
Forum: Campfire Chatter 08-16-2022, 06:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,619
Posted By Rocketsled
That last was supposed to be funny and obviously...

That last was supposed to be funny and obviously didn’t land right.

I DOES bother me, because there was so much going on there. We did make sure the daughter loaded keepyourdaydream.com on her...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 08-16-2022, 06:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,619
Posted By Rocketsled
Yeah, you don't just walk up to a stranger and...

Yeah, you don't just walk up to a stranger and ask if you can see the payload sticker...you have to buy them a drink first.
Forum: Toy Haulers 08-16-2022, 06:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,242
Posted By Rocketsled
Thanks bsmith0404...I'd like a bigger garage as...

Thanks bsmith0404...I'd like a bigger garage as ours is pretty full with the cabana, chairs, BBQ, propane fire pit, the box that has all the various hoses and lubricants and whatnot....all before you...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 08-16-2022, 05:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,619
Posted By Rocketsled
Pretty sure it was a 25-G...1100 hitch weight...

Pretty sure it was a 25-G...1100 hitch weight empty.
Forum: Campfire Chatter 08-16-2022, 04:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,619
Posted By Rocketsled
Forgive me father, for I have sinned

My conscience is weighing heavy…I saw a family in need and didn’t assist.

They obviously didn’t have a lot of mileage under their belts, and at first I considered taking the guy aside and talking...
Forum: Toy Haulers 08-16-2022, 04:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,242
Posted By Rocketsled
Next Toyhauler questions

Had a bad experience (related elsewhere) with the bumper pull toyhauler and a fully loaded 3/4 TV that set some things in motion.

Current TV is now a GMC 3500HD with 5200lbs worth of payload that...
Forum: Toy Haulers 08-16-2022, 04:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,761
Posted By Rocketsled
We just got back from a boondocking week, living...

We just got back from a boondocking week, living on one 100ah LiFEPo4…it is a game changer (even though I hate that phrase)…turns the trailer into an iPhone…I estimate the two batteries I purchased,...
Forum: Toy Haulers 07-21-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,377
Posted By Rocketsled
It depends. Our trailer has a GVW of 13,000 lbs....

It depends. Our trailer has a GVW of 13,000 lbs. I've never seen it more than about 12,500 with the garage empty and the 100 gal fresh tank full...The toys are also aft of the axles so weight and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-27-2022, 07:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 999
Posted By Rocketsled
That was my gut instinct. The 1750 weight was...

That was my gut instinct. The 1750 weight was with a trail bike, kayaks, food, 4 peoples gear and 100 gallons of water. If/when we take the big bike, I’ll have empty tanks and fewer people and less...
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