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06-22-2016, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by rockfordroo
I believe you're just as bad as everyone else. You don't tell us what your 1/2 ton is rated for, even though you did say "All 1/2 tons are not created equal." How's the OP to determine how his might stack up if you don't tell him the specs on yours?
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06-22-2016, 11:35 AM
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It's a secret 😅
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06-22-2016, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by hawki8624
I probably should have mentioned I am looking at a 29hfs XLR with a rzr in the back.
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If you ask on this forum, folks will tell you you need a 1 ton to pull a pop up and a Kenworth, etc for anything else. 
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06-22-2016, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
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Boy O Boy is that the truth!
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06-22-2016, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Play Harder
I love these 1/2 ton debates [emoji14][emoji14][emoji14][emoji14][emoji14][emoji14][emoji14][emoji14][emoji14][emoji14] did I mention I now have 329814 miles on my 2002 chev 1/2 ton pulling XLR HyperLight 29 hfs with a Can-Am Spyder in back fully loaded fuel cell and water tanks - and I camp almost every other weekend for over a year now - zero sway been up to 80 plus - I'm i slow going up steep grade yes - I mean mountain pass type of hills - could I keep 65 going up steep grade yes but don't like to the revs being that high so slow it down to 55 at a nice 3300 rpm
I remember when I first put a 10,5 lance camper on the truck with stock tires - thought we where gonna die driving it home --huge sway - barely do 40 around a corner - this was with air bags installed -- switch to Michelin E ply tires and all was good again - sway gone - no more truck roll -- ----
The weak link in my truck has been the transmission but everything else has not been rebuilt and currently 329814 miles and climbing - headed to Santa Cruz on the 1st from Seattle
Unfortunately You won't know what you truck can handle till you tow it - - I seen plenty of 3/4 ton trucks that have the same issue as 1/2 tons and rated less than some of the new 1/2 tons
All 1/2 tons are not created equal!
WDH Setup is critical
Bring on the 1ton critics lol
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Do you use a trans cooler ? Or wdh?
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06-22-2016, 12:55 PM
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...So...I shouldn't have bought the 2015 GMC Duramax 3500HD CC DRW for my Windjammer? Dang it... 
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06-22-2016, 12:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Play Harder
I love these 1/2 ton debates [emoji14][emoji14][emoji14][emoji14][emoji14][emoji14][emoji14][emoji14][emoji14][emoji14] did I mention I now have 329814 miles on my 2002 chev 1/2 ton pulling XLR HyperLight 29 hfs with a Can-Am Spyder in back fully loaded fuel cell and water tanks - and I camp almost every other weekend for over a year now - zero sway been up to 80 plus - I'm i slow going up steep grade yes - I mean mountain pass type of hills - could I keep 65 going up steep grade yes but don't like to the revs being that high so slow it down to 55 at a nice 3300 rpm
I remember when I first put a 10,5 lance camper on the truck with stock tires - thought we where gonna die driving it home --huge sway - barely do 40 around a corner - this was with air bags installed -- switch to Michelin E ply tires and all was good again - sway gone - no more truck roll -- ----
The weak link in my truck has been the transmission but everything else has not been rebuilt and currently 329814 miles and climbing - headed to Santa Cruz on the 1st from Seattle
Unfortunately You won't know what you truck can handle till you tow it - - I seen plenty of 3/4 ton trucks that have the same issue as 1/2 tons and rated less than some of the new 1/2 tons
All 1/2 tons are not created equal!
WDH Setup is critical
Bring on the 1ton critics lol
Get out and Play Harder[emoji14]
2016 XLR Hyper Lite 29hsf - loaded picked up 3-24-2015[emoji4]
2002 Chevy 1/2 ton Quadrasteer
2008 Can Am Spyder
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Do you use a trans cooler ? Or wdh?
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06-22-2016, 12:59 PM
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Enough truck?
Aftermarket big x2 stacked - transmission Cooler - about 3 times the size of the so called extra transmission cooler that GM provides w tow package (I did this after I bought and pulled the 29hfs - )
AmOil high temp transmission fluid
Transmission mods - big ones
Also dual electric fans
Aftermarket Air intake
Magna Flow exhaust
Anderson WDH
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06-22-2016, 01:04 PM
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Oldcoot
I'm saving your quote - that will live on forever on this forum 😅😅😅😅
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06-22-2016, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by D_B Travelers
...So...I shouldn't have bought the 2015 GMC Duramax 3500HD CC DRW for my Windjammer? Dang it... |
Should of bought a Mack, Peterbilt or bigger.
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06-22-2016, 05:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Play Harder
Oldcoot
I'm saving your quote - that will live on forever on this forum 😅😅😅😅
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It already does. He just copies and pastes it to every truck thread on here
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06-22-2016, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by davel1971
It already does. He just copies and pastes it to every truck thread on here |
Just stating what the weight police preach every time the subject is brought up.
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06-22-2016, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
Just stating what the weight police preach every time the subject is brought up. |
You have shown your numbers and your setup is good. The problem is when the vague question of "can I tow this with a 1/2 ton" comes up, it's almost impossible to answer. The tow ratings of 1/2 tons varies too much. From 5000 to 11,000 lbs. Payload varies greatly too.
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06-22-2016, 06:01 PM
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Thanks guys. I may go with a little lighter trailer. My tow rating is 9300 pounds due to having the 3.42 gears. The trailer I'm looking at is a sport trek 302vth by venture rv (kz) it is 6480 dry and gvwr of 8600
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06-22-2016, 08:33 PM
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I would still switch to E ply tires and add a transmission cooler
And you might want actually weigh any trailer your looking to buy before you drive it off the lot - I've noticed actual weight and sticker weight can be very different
Good luck
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06-22-2016, 09:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hawki8624
Thanks guys. I may go with a little lighter trailer. My tow rating is 9300 pounds due to having the 3.42 gears. The trailer I'm looking at is a sport trek 302vth by venture rv (kz) it is 6480 dry and gvwr of 8600
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You still haven't discussed payload. What's the tongue weight of the venture and how much stuff (wife/kids/etc) are you putting in it?
Just askin'.
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06-23-2016, 08:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Play Harder
Aftermarket big x2 stacked - transmission Cooler - about 3 times the size of the so called extra transmission cooler that GM provides w tow package (I did this after I bought and pulled the 29hfs - )
AmOil high temp transmission fluid
Transmission mods - big ones
Also dual electric fans
Aftermarket Air intake
Magna Flow exhaust
Anderson WDH
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So your vehicle is far from stock, but you're telling the OP he can pull the same as you with a stock vehicle?? 
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06-23-2016, 10:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Should of bought a Mack, Peterbilt or bigger.
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http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ck-107573.html
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06-23-2016, 10:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rockfordroo
You still haven't discussed payload. What's the tongue weight of the venture and how much stuff (wife/kids/etc) are you putting in it?
Just askin'.
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This is one of the most important numbers!
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06-23-2016, 10:58 PM
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Polishdon For the record
If you read my first post -#6 post in this discussion - right after your post I stated what would need to be done to pull the 29hfs with a Chevy if he had a 4L60 transmission in his Chevy and other mods --if he has the 4L80 or above there would be no problems except towing up very steep grades - you just gonna be slow up steep inclines ---
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