Thanks for watching, hopefully this information helps someone from buying the wrong truck/trailer. Have a great week!

@Maxible

2 жыл бұрын

Great information, thank you for sharing!

@topgun5399

9 ай бұрын

Personally I would not go pass 25' total and 6,000 lbs. You should not even go close to what the truck is rated for.most 1/2 ton truck max out at 7,000lbs gross weight. why would you get a trailer that is max out at 7 to 7,500 lbs.? Now you talk about wind well you get 30 to 40mile an hr winds and add a 18 wheeler next to you the trailer will steer you not the 1/2 ton truck. Lets not have the tail wag the dog let's have the dog wag the tail. You want white knuckles well you got them. 6,000 lbs 25' max is all I would go period. Anything bigger 3/4 ton is I would go next. This especially for newbies!! PS: Don't forget the hight of the camper as well as length. When I'm talking 25' I'm talking total from hitch to back bumper. The longer the body the more resistance. It's physics. Usually the camper will increase in hight also as length increases not all but most. Pick the camper and match the truck to it. And talk to someone that's knows what he is talking about not some salesman that his only interest is to sell you one. You newbies research before you buy. This video you made for your 1/2 truck is to small for the camper you have. I would definitely go to 3/4 ton or 1 ton in a heart beat. You explain what you should do but you turn around and have a camper that is really to big for your truck. Looks like mix signals to me. Especially for newbies .

@Silver-N-Black

Ай бұрын

That is my camping spot when I take the family camping (GV) beautiful place.

I'm 63 yrs old, I've been towing travel trailers and cargo trailers since I was 17 yrs old. Back then people towed with the family sedan or station wagon, the difference is people go way to fast when towing and for weather conditions and they buy a trailer and don't know how to tow a trailer.

@jrobles1019

Жыл бұрын

This is the truth half ton is fine just fallow tow ratings and keep it slow and safe.

@stevenrobles3663

4 ай бұрын

Yep, I agree. My grandpa would tow a 29ft travel trailer with a 2010 ford ranger from Fairfield, Illinois to Dallas Texas with no problems. And people on KZread cry about you towing with a half ton.

@dianerourke4609

2 ай бұрын

We were just talking about this today. And trailers were heavier back then

You’re absolutely right, I have a V6 1/2 ton Silverado 8ft bed,I pulled 30ft travel trailer no problem,but,you know what you do ing,so happy camper & be safe and be safe, thanks for your kindness to sharing this.

Yes, it truly makes me mad as hell when I see RV sales on KZread telling people its a 1/2 Ton ready trailer. I've seen some ugly accidents with trailer scattered on the roadway, it's sickening. RV Sales should be ashamed! Tires are another dangerous thing that should be addressed. Thanks for sharing the truth! I tow a 18TO large slide with a 1/2 ton Tundra and it's only a bit over half the truck specs. Work's very well, living in the north west mountains of USA. Thanks again very very good advice!

Thanks for the video, I have almost your exact trailer and I tow it with an expedition and the sway is driving me crazy! I'm going to look into upgrading to d or even e rated tires. Didn't even think of that until I watched this, thank you!

Thanks for the advice Dave. Used to tow my 2016 Lance 2185 Travel Trailer with a 2011 F-150 RWD 3.5L Eco Boost. Towed it nicely. Looking to upgrade to an F-250 but thought it wasn’t necessary. I agree with you. Maybe it’s best to tow with something meant to two. Great advice here! Thanks

Video was a great balance of information and the reason we travel and camp

I pull with a half ton. My trailer is 31’ 6” receiver to back bumper. 5200 dry, 7400 GVWR. A lot of people don’t realize that 6000lbs with a flat bed is not the same as 6000lbs with a travel trailer. The winds makes so much difference! There’s no way I would go more than 7500lbs fully loaded. (Even though ford says I can go hard with 14000lbs😳) don’t do that!! I use a F150 3.5 eco boost with a weight distribution hitch. She handles it very nicely. Gotta remember 1/2 ton weighs a lot less than a diesel so trailer will move us around more. Some good advise in here. Definitely tow with load rated tires.

@topgun5399

9 ай бұрын

Why are you pulling a 31' trailer with a 1/2 ton ? Knowing that a bigger truck would be better? You waiting until something happens and be liable for the accident? They will check your weight capacity and find out your overweight. Better to be safe then sorry.

@Berrypancakes229

3 ай бұрын

@@topgun5399 we tow a 6, 120 dry weight Rockwood Minilite 6,120 , 26ft with our ford eco boost with max tow package . We wouldn’t exceed the length more then 26 or the weight. The truck does very good with the weight and length. I wouldn’t tow it with any other 1/2 ton truck without the eco boost or the max tow package it does a good job for towing

Great advice Dave! I feel the same way with the Touareg. It will do the job, it’s got the ratings but a bigger truck is heavier, more competent and feels more planted and connected.

@s.i2898

2 жыл бұрын

LOL

Great practical advice and review. Can’t beat experience. Best line- “on a pristine day I could do 65 (mph).” Even with a bigger vehicle, it’s not necessary to go any faster. Speed and poor breaking management gets people in trouble most.

@Dicks4x4Garage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Even after upgrading to a 3/4 ton I only go 70 on the interstate, it’s better not having all the trucks pass me, but still have to respect it.

Great video. We tow a 29' Pioneer with a 2019 Silverado WT. Love it, but the wind is no joke.

That's a great point about tires. I never realized that.

We tow with a 15 Silverado/24' camper alot. Didn't even think about having the tongue lower a bit to compensate for tank weight. Good video Dave, thanks!

@Dicks4x4Garage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching CJ! I’m curious, how you like the set up, what kind of weight distribution you use, and the MPH you feel comfortable driving with it? Originally I wanted something in that range, but the wife wanted the bigger one for the bunks, which has worked out, she just don’t have to tow it!🤣

@cjleon1104

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dicks4x4Garage our setup is a crew cab, long bed and the camper is a 248BH. We towed from Myrtlebeach down to the Keys and backup the gulf side. Towed good but tend to stay under 65. HF WDH and swaybar. We're going to a RL maybe a 26' next when the kids out grow it

You have almost 500lbs more payload than my PowerWagon. No surprise the PW isn’t a towing truck. I’ve got a Forest River Grey Wolf 18RRBL, small little toy hauler. It’s perfect for me and my daughter, our quads, and a good match for the truck’s ratings. Lots of people don’t care about the numbers and tow whatever they want. It’s scary. I’m out to enjoy myself and stay alive. Great vid, appreciate the honesty and matter of fact presentation.

The problem is common sense: 3/4 and one ton trucks cost wayyyyy too much. I'm not going to spend $100K just to tow.

@clints8731

4 ай бұрын

Me either. I I've been looking at 2008 to 2014 HD trucks. There's a lot of nice ones out there. I wish I would have bought one in the first place but I didn't know any better.

@roberthenry9319

Ай бұрын

Well, what about renting a UHaul? That would save you a lot.

@jayboogie7956

Ай бұрын

@@roberthenry9319 true. But eventually I want to purchase my own travel trailer to hit the road in and I just just don't want to be stressed 😬 about payload and towing capacity numbers.

Nicely explained, thank you

Good video. Great advice.

Same. I got a 26bh just a hair under 30 feet and that's all the longer I'd want to pull with my half ton. I got some good year endurance tires on mine.

Took me a while to fully understand all "the numbers" but this video explains it perfectly 👍👍👍

@roberthenry9319

Ай бұрын

It does?

Great video. Also from Vegas. My 2017 F150 only has a payload of 1400lbs so I’m very very limited on what I can tow. Kinda sucks and should have gotten the F250. Don’t got a travel trailer yet but we are entering camping season for tents so I’ll be doing some of that soon!

Love greys ranch. Thats my backyard your camping in. Born and raised in that area. Nice video.

That was the BEST video I have watched. You helped me out more than all the other videos I have watched. I have a truck just like you do. The Camper I'm looking at is a 30' Ultra Light, that is actually 27.5 feet. May I ask you what size motor you have in your truck?? I'm not gonna be towing any further than 1.5 hours to the lake I like fishing the BEST and back home. And maybe a few other Lakes only 30 and 40 minutes away. I have a 5.3 liter motor, with a towing package. I'm thinking I should be OK, since I'm not gonna be traveling any further away and back. I'm going back to the Camper Dealer in a few days and getting the weight information off the Camper I'm looking at. Do you think if the weight spec. are the same as your Camper would I be OK?? Thanks a lot for sharing this Video.

Love it!!!!

Got a Chevy Silverado LTZ 1/2 ton chevy with the 6.2 and was thinking of doing a 5th wheel. This is why your video came up. Great vid by the way. Just want to put the weight over the axle and reduce sway. I'm not trying to go over 26 ft camper, if I can help it. Of course, the dealer said I could do it but I'm trying to decide for myself by doing some research. If anyone has any info much appreciated.

Very good video.

I am set up to boondock. Sewer placement was an important factor. Also useable trailer payload. I would not have choosen that trailer based on sewer arrangement. Good video.

good video, good info

I'm looking into a 39' puma palomino. I would prefer a 3/4 ton truck but I would most likely only move the trailer a few times considering a move or something like that. Also I would not use it to go camping. My family and I would use the trailer to temporarily live in for a few years till our house is built. Do you think I can get away with towing it with a 1/2 ton?

In the past, I towed 11,000 lbs with a 1999 Suburban. It was ordered with a factory tow package. I tuned the brake controller to react the way I wanted it to. I towed in 3 rd gear with a 4 speed set up. 4 th gear was overdrive. I never had any issues towing and felt plenty confident towing with that 1/2 ton truck. I have been towing and driving all manner of vehicles since the 70's. Weight and wheelbase have a lot to do with stability towing and the set up of the correct hitch. Most of the issues I see are with the set up of the trailer to the tow vehicle. Keep the tongue weight to between 12 to 17 % of the total trailer weight, and you will be happy running down the highway or interstate. Drive for weather and traffic conditions and keep your eyes on the road and off of the phone or entertainment center ob the dash and all of us will be safer.

@dennynisevic7848

4 ай бұрын

Whaaat, 11k lb, nooo daddy way

@desertdan100

4 ай бұрын

@@dennynisevic7848 It towed great. It was built way better than the brand new one you can buy today. They used to be built off of a standard truck frame and had a higher payload because of their use.

How far was your nice little campsite from Pine Valley ? Beautiful country there, very nice. Kenny C Oregon 🤠🤠

Thanks for the video. Just curious, are y’all still running the same rig?

One thing I also like about my HD trucks over my 1/2 tons is the tow mirrors, so much better visibility

@Dicks4x4Garage

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll agree on that, I did my first test tow with the 2500 yesterday and the mirrors were amazing. Better than the floppy add ons I was using for the 1500.

@s.i2898

2 жыл бұрын

You can get those on a 1500

@johnt6673

8 ай бұрын

You can get nice factory tow mirrors on a half ton truck. Just blows my mind people do not understand this....

@Berrypancakes229

3 ай бұрын

We bought some great tow mirrors from Amazon for $250 for a pair and there is no difference then the stocked ones. We loved them

I have a question please ? Can you pull a 3000 pound bass boat ,with a Silverado crew cab that has P serises Tires,or should you go with LT tires?

So we started off our adventure with a 2022 chevy 2500 gasser with a 2023 Grand Design 2800BH. And I can't tell you how many times I told my wife when we are towing and hit those winds and those bridge abutments that send everything into the next galaxy, how do people do this with half tons? Our 3/4 ton was doing all it could to maintain stability over the crappy roads and hard hits from bridges. It scares me for those who actually tow campers in the 7k to 10k area with half tons.

Hello good video, how about for towing a 4 person side by side, I think total weight trailer and my side by side is 5500lbs. What do you recommend?

I understand you mentioned your payload and mentioned the half towing. Do you know how much the top of your rear exle weight limits. I am sure if you check the top of your rear axle is more than 3,800 lbs. That has the rear suspension to do the job right , also you will improve your suspension and help no increase the payload capacity with the Road active master suspension and with the Timbren and E rated tires . The 278BH Fifwheel grand design 150 series has better suspension and better brakes. I respect your opinion 💯, I always pull my fifwheel 278BH grand design 150 series with my High country Silverado 6.2 10 transmission, has the K&N system with the corsa sports system. The fifwheel works excellent with this combination always pulling in Florida with empty tanks just 2 persons my wife and me. I really care for everyone safety, I have over 40 years experience CDL class A Driver you need to see the all pictures 📸. I respect 🙏 your opinion the reality all depends the qualifications of the drivers 👍 always make sure you check all factory requirements and the rear top axle payload will handle safe the weight of your fifwheel.

The Escape 5.0 fifth wheel is easily towed with a half ton... plus you can do the Anderson fifth wheel hitch to save more weight on your payload .

@dennynisevic7848

4 ай бұрын

😊correct

Good tips

Damn. That thing had 1900lbs payload, thats good. Tundra only has a 1550 and tow a toyhauler, when setup correctly it does ok. But 3/4ton is better for sure at end of day

I put most of the heavy stuff that goes in the box of the truck as far to the cab as possible. Putting heavy weight up that far spreads some of the weight onto the front axle. Same with the rear seat area, heavy weight in that area loads the front axle more taking weight off the rear axle. As I stated in another post one needs to load up and tow to the nearest CAT Weight station. Find out what your axle weight really is, not just a guess...

Never towed with a half ton always owned a 1 ton but my 30 ft camper is light I can c a half ton truck pulling a camper but I get your point

Man,,,, you and I think alike!

Great video. Thanks for the advice. We have a Grand Design Imagine XLS 23BHE, it's about 27 ft. long and weighs around 6900 lbs with our stuff. Our tow vehicle is a 2020 Tahoe RST with a 6.2 and equipped with the 10 speed transmission. I use a weight distribution hitch with the built-in ant--sway and we can definitely feel it in windy days. You are dead on with the short wheelbase that makes a difference in towing. Still manageable but requires some attention while driving down the highway battling those crosswinds. The Chevy dealer where we bought the Tahoe is offering top $$ if I decide to trade it in. I was thinking of the new 2022 Tahoe even though it's much bigger than my current one, but the wheelbase is still much shorter than the 1/2 ton Silverado crew cab with the short box like yours. Now that I saw you video I might consider it just for that peace of mine and the money I'll be getting on the trade. The drawback though, they don't have any inventory at the moment and I'll have to place a factory order which may take up to 6 months with this chip shortage.

I have a 2022 z71 I recently pulled a 29' probably with tonge length 33' across 2 states in ridiculous winds and some serious colorado mountains inclines/declines and I drove 71-75 miles an hour in some serious winds 68mph simply not because I couldn't go fast just because it felt so much safer

Just came across you video but I figured out with a 29ft camper with a half ton Chevy I don’t like it at all

My 16 Sierra 4x4 has a rating of 7200 lbs. so he's towing a camper that weighs more than that?

Good advice here! I’ve got a 2.7L eco boost. And we tow a 30ft travel trailer that’s 6000lbs dry. It’s certainly not much fun on the freeway. We go slow and steady, that’s KEY!

@dwizzle8405

4 ай бұрын

My friend has 2.7 eco boost and his max trailering is 7600 lbs. I’d be really careful

@BringTheBeaver

3 ай бұрын

@@dwizzle8405 yup, sold it… Bought a ram 1500 v8. 3.92 gear, tows 12k lbs

@RootBeerTuna

2 ай бұрын

​@@dwizzle8405it entirely depends on the truck setup, my 2.7l EcoBoost can tow much more, but i have the XTR tow package, so i can go up to just past 10k with my rear end. Would I tow that much? No way in hell, we aren't towing more than 6500 GVWR but it handles it beautifully.

Is that the 6.2? Dont they have a tow capacity of arpund 9k?

Half ton trucks can pull 10-12k lbs no problem. You have to get the V8 with the 3:92 gear and a weight distribution hitch.The 4x4 feature actually reduces towing capacity. Notice none of these KZreadrs that are against pulling with a half ton ever mention gear ratio. It's one of the most important features. Another good feature to have is a transmission temp gauge and and trans cooler Run synthetic oil, it doesn't get thinner as temperature go up. Wind is not an issue

@dennynisevic7848

4 ай бұрын

The best explanation on the net, thank you, 100% correct.

@captseamus

2 ай бұрын

I have a 2020 F150 XLT Crewcab FX4.. 5.0/ 10SP/ 3.55... 3.55 was an option with a trailer towing package. Tows a 34ft, hitch to rear bumper, Grey Wolf toy hauler 26MBRR. 7780# Max Load. 65mph on Interstates. 60mph on highways. DWH hitch professional installed. I made the same mistake as many newcomer rv owners, I bought the truck before the camper. Truck- trailer works OK but it would be better with a 3/4T.. In a year we're buying a new Class C.

Thankfully Jayco comes with Goodyear tires which are rated for towing and speed but I stay around 55 max. I have a 263 RBS about 7,500 max weight, well within my tundra tow limits, but my cargo capacity is like 1,300 pounds, which I totally do not understand why it’s so low. These TRD, extended cab, 4x4 have one of the lowest payload of any 1/2 ton. I have a camper shell, and a bedslide, so I’m at my max cargo. If I can’t get this thing to pull comfortably, my next step is try a TRAILER TOAD. $4,000 beats adding $20k-$30k to upgrade my truck. I love my 2026 tundra, only 53,000 miles, looks like new. The only affordable option next in line is a Nissan Titan XD, about 1,000 pounds more cargo. The trailer toad carries all the weight of the trailer. So far, I have some wiggle/waddle in bumpy roads, or back roads, it’s just a little unnerving. Thanks for your honest review, probably the most honest one I have ever seen, and I’ve seen plenty, trust me. I really wanted a 22 foot camper, tandem axle, no slide. That would have been much easy to tow, but we just couldn’t find the ideal setup with theater seats, because of my bad back. I called Equalizer and they suggested ease back on the hitch pressure so need a test run doing that. Thanks

Great video! I am shopping for a truck and a trailer that sleeps 4, probably 4K lbs or less. Anyone using the New 2.7. Turbo I4 Silverado? The truck will be mainly for traveling, not a daily commuter, any advice from experienced towing drivers? I also liked the ram 1500 a lot. Thank you all!

@RK-ds7im

2 ай бұрын

The 2.7 is a great towing engine. Lots of torque/smooth.

A little tip, if you plan to go boondocking, look around for a KOA near where you want to go boon docking, most of them will let you pay a couple of dollar to fill your fresh water tank, and to dump after, so you don't have to haul a full load of water the whole way from home.

@roberthenry9319

Ай бұрын

But putting a KOA in the middle of this spot would mess it all up. Don't you think? I mean, most KOAs look kind of crappy. And, the point of this is.....nature.

@bobreighnheart5071

Ай бұрын

@@roberthenry9319All I am saying is just look for KOA's near your end destination to fill up with in like 20-50 mile from where you want to off grid camp, so you are not towing full tanks of water longer then you need to. thats all

Where is the forest?

I would spend my money on a commercial equalizer hitch professional set up...

@Dicks4x4Garage

2 жыл бұрын

I upgraded to a 2500, a lot better now.

Looking at a camper that's 6,500 lbs but tongue weight is 560 lbs. Verified with the dealer that is wasn't a typo. I've towed that weight and more hauling round bales but never that light of tongue weight and it has me a bit confused and questioning why it's so light.

@dwizzle8405

4 ай бұрын

My camper is also just over 550 lbs and has max weight of 7800. Just depends on where they place the trailer wheels compared to the box

one thing you did not think of with pulling with a half ton stopping going down hill , should never pul more then 75% of tow max

Half tons of today most use 4 ply tires and the truck is built like a car. I bought a brand new 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 with a stepside bed. The bed being part fiberglass is lighter than metal that adds to the payload capability. The tires came with 6 ply able to haul more weight. I added airload bags to the rear, but my 92 was designed to haul a lot more weight than normal half tons. For me to buy a new modern truck it would have to be a one ton or I would overload it, which will cost $80,000 to $120,000, to me not worth that.

I have this same trailer on stocks. It currently has the 205/75/15 tires but I want to upgrade to GOODYEAR ENDURANCE ST225 /75 R15 do you think they will fit by going up to 225 from 205?

I’ve been pulling a 1972 avion for 20 years with a one ton Chevy van over 6000 pounds. Much safer to use a bigger tow vehicle

Long way from the old k trailer story where it was fishtailing all over, and even the truck driver was shook

@Dicks4x4Garage

3 жыл бұрын

Man I can’t believe you remember that, however I’ll never forget! Thanks for watching and hope all is good on your side👊

Need a Hensley

First thing one SHOULD do after they are loaded for a camping trip is to go to a CAT WEIGHT SYSTEM usually at a truck stop and weight it... First: the total rig. Second: the rear tow vehicle rear axle only still connected to the rig. Third: the trailer, first axle on one scale and the second axle on the other scale. It will give you each axle weight. The difference between all the axle weights and the total rig's weight will be the front axle weight. Chances are you are way over weight!! Readjust the weigh inside the trailer to share the axle's weights according to manufacturer's recommendations. GUESSING your axle weight will be your first big mistake that could kill you and yours! Don't Guess!

A lot of videos out there on half ton towing.

A 1/2 ton should pull nothing more then a 20 ft lite. Mountain pulling wilĺ bring a new reality really fast.

@jakesvideos8204

4 ай бұрын

I disagree my half ton diesel pulls a 26’ trailer up Eisenhower at 67 mph and doesn’t even break a sweat.

@captseamus

2 ай бұрын

​@@jakesvideos8204 I pulled a 34ft toy hauler with a DWH in the Black Hills in North and South Dakota. With a Crewcab 5.0/ 10sp Auto/ 3.55 with Tow and Haul mode and Hill Descent Mode and Sway Control my 1/2T truck did very well. Loaded within Ford and Grey Wolf manufacturers limits. 3500+ mile three week vacation 9.2 mpg... The transmission handled all the up and down shifting. I upgraded all my tires, got away with the China Bombs and updated to Mickey Thompson's Baja Boss ATs. I left my 1200# rzr at home in Michigan.

Hi....08 Tahoe LT owner here.....Do not tow with an 08 Tahoe LT with the 5.3L.....It is expensive and horrifying. Thank you and have a nice day.

Ya just bought a 26 and it measured 31 or 30.8 ft lol

I tow a 29 foot travel trailer with ram 1500 5.7l engine. I don't go above 55, 60 ever. If speed limit is 65 then I'm doing 60.

whats your mpg with that trailer towing ?

@Silver-N-Black

Ай бұрын

If you are worried about fuel mileage don’t tow ok.

So its not a good idea to tow with a 1/2 tone 🤔🤔 id be towing my 28 ft salem cruise light

Also when your truck start fishtailing? Do not slowdown! Go faster,I’m not kidding it reduced.

@garrys291

9 ай бұрын

I always floor it when I fishtail

Luv my Tundra...and my Casita

@davidp.3170

2 жыл бұрын

Not me.

This is insane .

That trailer is too large for your truck. I pull a 23ft Airstream with a 2022 F 150 Platinum. I will not go any longer or larger.

Should have went DuraMax. My truck would laugh at that trailer.

@Dicks4x4Garage

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 I’m sure you are right about both. Seems I always gotta do it the hard way, I guess! Thanks for watching Rod, get a Jeep yet?🤔

@rodgray2609

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dicks4x4Garage I’m a little hesitant to pull the trigger on any Jeep until my cancer treatment comes into a bit more focus.

@braniganshoemaker2686

2 жыл бұрын

I thought about a diesel myself. the cost and maintenance of a diesel easily made my final decision to keep pulling my 28ft with my half ton..

@danielfoster3564

2 жыл бұрын

Used to tow a 31 with a dramatic. Now have a avalanche getting ready to buy another 30 foot rv. Just wondering if it's possible

Can you kill a cow ?

get to the point!

Bro your volume is wayyyy too low. I can barely hear you with my NOISE CANCELING Beats headphones

@garrys291

9 ай бұрын

Beats are trash. I have an airpod in one ear and hear fine.