Re: Towing with a slide-in Camper
[Re: Challenger 1]
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11/10/15 12:46 PM
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kenworth_goose
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You really can't with that truck and trailer combo.
Toy need an 8' bed. That truck is not intended to tow that kind of load. How can a 3/4 ton dodge not be intended on towing that kink of load? Get a weight distribution set up that has an extended receiver. I have one. It's about 8 inches longer than most. Puts the trailer back just enough.
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Re: Towing with a slide-in Camper
[Re: kenworth_goose]
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11/10/15 01:29 PM
11/10/15 01:29 PM
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DaytonaTurbo
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You really can't with that truck and trailer combo.
Toy need an 8' bed. That truck is not intended to tow that kind of load. How can a 3/4 ton dodge not be intended on towing that kink of load? Get a weight distribution set up that has an extended receiver. I have one. It's about 8 inches longer than most. Puts the trailer back just enough. What is the tow rating of his truck? He's saying his trailer is already 10k lbs.... I wouldn't do a slide in camper with a trailer and a 6' box. Not what the OP wants to hear but IMO this is what 8' box trucks are made for. Or toy hauler campers. Do they make newer slide in campers for 6' boxes?
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Re: Towing with a slide-in Camper
[Re: Dragula]
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11/10/15 05:08 PM
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one like this would work, no overhang according to them. http://www.livinlite.com/6_8-overview.phpdry weight of 1780 though, gcvw of a 2500 of I think 2003-2005? is anywhere from 17k-19k with a cummins 20k with the HO. You will be close to the factory ratings, I'd throw some airbags in and haul it everywhere.
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Re: Towing with a slide-in Camper
[Re: Challenger 1]
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11/10/15 09:15 PM
11/10/15 09:15 PM
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Dragula
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You really can't with that truck and trailer combo.
Toy need an 8' bed. That truck is not intended to tow that kind of load. I really don't see how 1600 extra pounds is really going to matter. It tows nearly 10k like its not there and I do not run load levelers on any of my trucks....Whats an extra 1600? I have been looking at the new trailers with the extended length tongue...Its an extra $325 on a new trailer...I even put mine up for sale, but I doubt I will really get any real takers. So....I need options. Now that I like....Time to find a camper...
Last edited by Dragula; 11/10/15 09:25 PM.
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