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10-20-2014, 07:06 AM
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Bad day for this guy.
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2013 Silverado 2500 6.6 DuraMax
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10-20-2014, 07:09 AM
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Ouch!!
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10-20-2014, 07:10 AM
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It looked like a big trailer to be pulled by an SUV
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Hosted BamaGanza 2017 & 2018
2014 Georgetown XL378, 2014 GMC Acadia Denali Toad
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10-20-2014, 07:30 AM
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Someone needs to learn the difference between a motorhome and trailer.
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10-20-2014, 07:50 AM
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My daughter and son in law have a Tahoe like that one, I checked it's towing capacity and it was rate a 6000 towing and 600 tongue weight because I've been talking with my son in law about getting into RV'ing. The Tahoe in the pic also has low profile tires on it, which would really have a low weight capacity
That trailer looks to be in the 30ft range, I estimate at around 8000 lbs., toque weight of 800 to 1000 lbs. The Tahoe was way over loaded.
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10-20-2014, 08:23 AM
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I've, also, seen SUVs pulling TTs but never anything that big....yikes!
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Monument, Colorado
8-year Travel Trailer RVers
2013 Forest River Rockwood Ultra-Lite 2904SS
2014 Toyota Tundra Maxcrew SR-5 TRD 4x4 (with Firestone airbags in the rear)
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10-20-2014, 08:48 AM
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Nice enclosed under belly on that unit though, FR could learn a thing or 2 on how to do it properly...
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2014 - Sabre 36 QBOK
Nights camped 2014 - 38
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10-20-2014, 08:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5 hole
Nice enclosed under belly on that unit though, FR could learn a thing or 2 on how to do it properly...
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Yes nice sealed underbelly, I just applied 4 tubes of black silicone caulking on our underbelly sealing the plastic edges of the underbelly on ours.
That guy needs a 3/4 ton truck minimum. Live and learn. bummer
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435AH 12V VMax Charge Tanks, 520 watt Monocrystilline Solar Array, Morningstar MPPT TS-60 CC,Morningstar Remote,Cotek True Sine Wave Inverter,Cotek Remote Controller,50amp Progressive Hardwire Surge Protector
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10-20-2014, 09:00 AM
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I would give him $20-30 each for the levelers....
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10-20-2014, 10:01 AM
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I put my money on a cheap hitch, improperly setup hitch, improperly loaded (low TW), or travelling at an unsafe speed. Either way, I call user error.
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10-20-2014, 10:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jamesroadking
My daughter and son in law have a Tahoe like that one, I checked it's towing capacity and it was rate a 6000 towing and 600 tongue weight because I've been talking with my son in law about getting into RV'ing. The Tahoe in the pic also has low profile tires on it, which would really have a low weight capacity
That trailer looks to be in the 30ft range, I estimate at around 8000 lbs., toque weight of 800 to 1000 lbs. The Tahoe was way over loaded.
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Is that not a Suburban?? I'd also like to point out that it doesn't appear as though a lack of power is what caused this wreck (flat ground, no one else appears to be involved). Your variations in tow rating are typically only based on engine and cooling variations, not things such as tires, brakes, etc. BTW, I checked the 2014 Chevrolet towing guide, and they have ratings as high as 8500 on the Tahoe and 8000 on the Suburban. This TV was easily capable of towing this trailer with a good WD hitch properly installed, IMHO.
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10-20-2014, 10:14 AM
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10-20-2014, 10:19 AM
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I always hate these threads because everybody thinks they know what happened when in reality we don't. It could have been user error, improper hitch, tv, blow out, cut off by an idiot, avoiding an animal or item on road, winds or any number of possibilities. Remember there are 3/4 tin SUVs. Also remember there are lightweight long tt. And yes tires can greatly affect your capabilities if they aren't rated for the load.
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10-20-2014, 10:25 AM
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I see the problem immediately. He left his stairs out!
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10-20-2014, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Evereddie
I see the problem immediately. He left his stairs out!
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Orange juice burns when you snort it out your nose, none the less that was funny, Evereddie. 
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A 72 hour hold in a psych unit is beginning to intrigue me as a potential vacation opportunity.
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10-20-2014, 10:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by donanddona
Now this is pulling.
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Anybody wanna guess at the tongue weight?
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10-20-2014, 10:41 AM
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" But my salesman said my wife's Suburban would do just fine!"
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10-20-2014, 10:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by asquared
I always hate these threads because everybody thinks they know what happened when in reality we don't. It could have been user error, improper hitch, tv, blow out, cut off by an idiot, avoiding an animal or item on road, winds or any number of possibilities. Remember there are 3/4 tin SUVs. Also remember there are lightweight long tt. And yes tires can greatly affect your capabilities if they aren't rated for the load.
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Fact,it has a Bolt on Carrier on the Sheet metal bumper and Low Pro tires on the TV! Dragnet!  Youroo!!
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10-20-2014, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by youroo
Fact,it has a Bolt on Carrier on the Sheet metal bumper and Low Pro tires on the TV! Dragnet! Youroo!! |
Is that a generator on the back platform? Tail wag!
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10-20-2014, 10:55 AM
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I have seen frames ruined by doing something STUPID like this...
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