What would be the min size truck to tow 24 foot enclosed? - Page 4

art leong · 08-22-2012, 09:45 AM

I use an F550 conversion (had it to tow my 48' LQ trailer)to tow my 24' featherlite. I was going to sell it and get a smaller pickup to save money on mileage. Looked at what I could get for it as compared to the price of a smaller truck. Decided to keep it. I have since replaced the transmission (went for the money $5000). Now I'll keep the truck till it stops running (should get at least another 200,000 miles towing).
I only get 10 mpg towing and won't go much over 65 mph due to the 4.88 gears. But when I go to stop it stops, when a tractor trailer or bus blows by me on a highway I don't know they are there till I see them. I don't have any sway bars or an equalizer hitch.
It's 10 mpg but the peace of mind is priceless.

rognelson777 · 09-13-2012, 10:42 PM

2006 dodge ram 2500 (not dually) cummins mega cab short bed, towing 28' champion trailer loaded with dragster and scooter. weight bars 4 wheel trailer brakes prodigy brake controller.

phila to florida and back 70mph average speed 14 mpg

never downshifted except to pass. easy to drive,

towed same trailer phila ohio with 2004 dodge 2500 regular cab 5.7hemi, did not like hills as much, but as you can see we travel at 70 or more, mileage 10 to 12mpg not as good on highway as truck is probably 1000lbs lighter than diesel

Tweaker · 10-08-2012, 01:39 PM

holy crow its my old post lol...

well i winded up getting for now a 2005 F250 quad cab, 5.4L Gas. Its been my daily driver now for nearly two years and been towing our trailer just fine.

NewHemi · 12-12-2012, 01:51 AM

We towed the Drag Pak coast to coast in a 24 foot car mate with a 99 Ram 1500 with 318 engine. Good brake controller in the truck and load levelers on the hitch.

The engine had 180K on it when it dropped a rod. I am currently putting another 318 into it.

David
The New Hemi Guy

Run to Rund · 12-12-2012, 12:35 PM

power + mileage + longevity = Cummins.

jmcarter · 12-13-2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by run to rund

power + mileage + longevity = cummins.

x2

rtr0id · 12-13-2012, 11:20 AM

i'm looking at the ram 3500s now with the cummins. anything special i need to know or keep and eye out for?

right now i'm pulling a 28ft with a 4000 # car inside

Run to Rund · 12-14-2012, 12:18 AM

Post what truck you find, and we can discuss "features" and "weaknesses" by the model year. Nothing is perfect, especially when towing very heavy trailers with highly uprated power.

Bill Baer · 12-14-2012, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtr0id

i'm looking at the ram 3500s now with the cummins. anything special i need to know or keep and eye out for?

right now i'm pulling a 28ft with a 4000 # car inside

You won't even know it's back there!

rtr0id · 12-14-2012, 09:58 PM

window stickers here

http://www.chrysler.com/hostd/window...3DPLL6CG347940

or

http://www.chrysler.com/hostd/window...3DPML8CG246672

dont really feel i need a 4x4

08-22-2012, 09:45 AM	#31
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What would be the min size truck to tow 24 foot enclosed I use an F550 conversion (had it to tow my 48' LQ trailer)to tow my 24' featherlite. I was going to sell it and get a smaller pickup to save money on mileage. Looked at what I could get for it as compared to the price of a smaller truck. Decided to keep it. I have since replaced the transmission (went for the money $5000). Now I'll keep the truck till it stops running (should get at least another 200,000 miles towing). I only get 10 mpg towing and won't go much over 65 mph due to the 4.88 gears. But when I go to stop it stops, when a tractor trailer or bus blows by me on a highway I don't know they are there till I see them. I don't have any sway bars or an equalizer hitch. It's 10 mpg but the peace of mind is priceless. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

09-13-2012, 10:42 PM	#32
rognelson777 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 372 Likes: 20 Liked 132 Times in 72 Posts	Re: What would be the min size truck to tow 24 foot enclosed 2006 dodge ram 2500 (not dually) cummins mega cab short bed, towing 28' champion trailer loaded with dragster and scooter. weight bars 4 wheel trailer brakes prodigy brake controller. phila to florida and back 70mph average speed 14 mpg never downshifted except to pass. easy to drive, towed same trailer phila ohio with 2004 dodge 2500 regular cab 5.7hemi, did not like hills as much, but as you can see we travel at 70 or more, mileage 10 to 12mpg not as good on highway as truck is probably 1000lbs lighter than diesel

10-08-2012, 01:39 PM	#33
Tweaker Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What would be the min size truck to tow 24 foot enclosed holy crow its my old post lol... well i winded up getting for now a 2005 F250 quad cab, 5.4L Gas. Its been my daily driver now for nearly two years and been towing our trailer just fine. __________________ IHRA #2X41 http://khracing.projectrhyme.com

12-12-2012, 01:51 AM	#34
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What would be the min size truck to tow 24 foot enclosed We towed the Drag Pak coast to coast in a 24 foot car mate with a 99 Ram 1500 with 318 engine. Good brake controller in the truck and load levelers on the hitch. The engine had 180K on it when it dropped a rod. I am currently putting another 318 into it. David The New Hemi Guy

12-12-2012, 12:35 PM	#35
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 574 Likes: 6 Liked 44 Times in 22 Posts	Re: What would be the min size truck to tow 24 foot enclosed power + mileage + longevity = Cummins.

12-13-2012, 11:20 AM	#37
rtr0id Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 185 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What would be the min size truck to tow 24 foot enclosed i'm looking at the ram 3500s now with the cummins. anything special i need to know or keep and eye out for? right now i'm pulling a 28ft with a 4000 # car inside

12-14-2012, 12:18 AM	#38
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 574 Likes: 6 Liked 44 Times in 22 Posts	Re: What would be the min size truck to tow 24 foot enclosed Post what truck you find, and we can discuss "features" and "weaknesses" by the model year. Nothing is perfect, especially when towing very heavy trailers with highly uprated power.

12-14-2012, 09:58 PM	#40
rtr0id Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 185 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What would be the min size truck to tow 24 foot enclosed window stickers here http://www.chrysler.com/hostd/window...3DPLL6CG347940 or http://www.chrysler.com/hostd/window...3DPML8CG246672 dont really feel i need a 4x4