Just out of curiosity, what are you pulling (weight) and what is your tow vehicle?
We have a 2015 Tundra 1/2 ton and are torn on which model Toy Hauler to get. We have two Indian Motorcycles which total about 1600 pounds, so our biggest issue is finding an XLR that will fit two large bikes yet be towed by a 1/2 ton.
Thanks for any input! Currently looking at the Nitro 23KW, hyper lite 24HFS, or 27HFS.
2008 GMC 2500HD Sierra Crew Cab with Duramax diesel and Alison Transmission. GVWR 9200 pounds; empty weight with hitch, wife, dog, and I; 8,000 pounds.
Pulling 2010 Flagstaff 8526RLWS 5th wheel; GVWR 9,129 pounds (normally run very close to maximum GVWR. Pin weight about 1300 pounds.
So truck is maxed out to overloaded normally. Should have bought a 3500 so I could get a larger camper without replacing the truck.
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Lou & Freya the wonder dog
2008 GMC Sierra 3000HD Allison Duramax
2019 Flagstaff 8529FL
I tow my '13 27HFS with my '08 Tundra. I tow between 68-70 in a manual 5th and get 8.0mpg. My next truck will be a F150 3.5 Ecoboost. Much better than the Tundra for towing. Yes, I'd like a diesel, but tht just doesn't fit my deal yet. I only haul dirt bikes and a four wheeler, but the water tanks are usually full as well. My long trips are 5-6hrs; but most are shorter.
I would think you would be exceeding your payload of your truck. Pulling our 27HFS with our Excursion was at its limit. Hitch weight is heavy on the 27HFS, mine is about 1300# with nothing in the garage. On the other hand with 1500# of motorcycles in the garage (Street Glide & Fatboy) the hitch weight goes way down, too far down, to about 700#. I had to fill the water tank just to add some hitch weight and load everything I could to the front, even then I barely got 1000# and the trailer was actually 200# over its gvwr. My Excursion was the V-10 and it pulled it fine, but was a bit squirrelly in the back end. Now with the new dually, its much more enjoyable. I couldn't imagine it with a half ton. I know the Tundra has plenty of ponies under the hood, my buddy has one, but your limiting factor will be the payload and if you still have car tires on, it wont be comfortable.
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-2015 Ford F-350 XLT Dually
-2016 Prime Time Spartan 1242X
-2012 Harley Davidson Street Glide (his)
-2004 Harley Davidson Fatboy (hers)
Hello Everyone. New to the forum. I am looking at getting a 2015 Salem Hemisphere 356QB. I have a 2015 GMC 2500 Crew Cab Duramax Allison. Do you think I will have any issues pulling it. Thoughts? Thanks!
you may need to look at the xlr 24 . i have the xlr 29 loaded with one bike 950lbs total weight is just over 9000 lbs with a tw of apox 1150 . hauled with a 2500hd 6.0 gasser that does the job wonderfully . would not could not think of towing it with anything smaller .
I'm pulling a 32' Tracer 3200BHT that grosses out at 9400 (per yellow sticker on the side) and I was pulling it with a '14 Silverado 1500 DBL Cab with 6.2 and max tow package, however, I'll be pulling it for first time fathers day weekend with my '16 GMC 2500 CC Duramax, with towing capability of #13k at the bumper.
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2013 Prime Time Tracer 3200BHT
2016 Chevy 3500 CC, DRW (aka: bigbootyjudy)
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Thanks for the quick responses. Let me know how it pulls after this weekend. Everyone is telling me to get the slider hitch for the fifth wheel. Any recommendations?
Thanks for the quick responses. Let me know how it pulls after this weekend. Everyone is telling me to get the slider hitch for the fifth wheel. Any recommendations?
I have the Superglide 3300 in mine.
LOVE IT
You can't go wrong with the superglide and you will never know when you are going to need it!
You won't have time to go back and unlock the other guy's hitch when you are sliding out of control.
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Lou & Freya the wonder dog
2008 GMC Sierra 3000HD Allison Duramax
2019 Flagstaff 8529FL
So we were tossing the idea of downsizing to the Nitro 24KW XLR, but our weight would not go down much and fitting our bikes would be tight. So, today we traded in our beloved Tundra and purchased an F350 Super Duty. I think we will be able to pull the 29HFS just fine now with our bikes (in garage) and ATV loaded (in the bed). Super excited to have finally made a decision and not have to limit ourselves or sacrifice based on our TV. We will be picking up our new 2017 29HFS from Carolina RV on Thursday and begin our maiden voyage on Sunday. Happy Trails!
Awesome! Congrats! Ford truck enthusiasts has lots of good information. Get some pics!
__________________ Jim & Evelyn
-2015 Ford F-350 XLT Dually
-2016 Prime Time Spartan 1242X
-2012 Harley Davidson Street Glide (his)
-2004 Harley Davidson Fatboy (hers)
I tow my 29HFS with a 06 2500HD duramax, I couldn't even fathom pulling it with a 1/2 ton truck. I would for sure only pull it with a 3/4 ton or bigger.
I have a 2004 gmc 2500hd and am very happy. I know a member has a 1/2 ton quadsteer that has had no issues and is very happy as well. I have been told that not all 1/2 tons are same. Just confirm your TV sticker to ensure your within its limits.
Be happy AND safe...
It can tow 9600lbs, max GVWR is 7000 and GCWR is 14,400. So a fully maxed TV in GVWR leaves 7400 for a trailer load.
the truck alone tips the scales at 5400lbs..so that's 1600lb payload...2 adults, kids that keep growing, a dog, the hitch and we've got about 850 left for tongue weight.
Trailer ready for camping (and empty tanks water/black/gray) was 6200 lbs - so we're good.
it's not the HP, may be the brakes, tires, suspension, transmission, handling, etc. Running too heavy may cost you in longevity, reliability or safety - or just cost you in stress while driving.
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