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12-17-2017, 08:50 AM
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Tow truck for 8289ws
Just ordered the above in UK now looking for a tow truck suitable so anyone having the Rockwood 8289 WS what do you pull it with?
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12-17-2017, 09:01 AM
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Congratulations. That's a great trailer. New GMC/Chevy HD pickups are too high and that trailer can't be raised with the Dexter kit. Ended up using drop shackles on the rear of our 2016 GMC 3500HD dually to get it almost level. The single rear wheel 3500s are even 1 inch higher than the dually.
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12-17-2017, 09:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by frankrose
Just ordered the above in UK now looking for a tow truck suitable so anyone having the Rockwood 8289 WS what do you pull it with?
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I am towing one with a 2017 gmc 2500 Denali duramax diesel. Had to add a lift kit from Forest River. They have made one this year for their fivers,due to the higher truck beds of all trucks. I tow level now. Also added a set of Timbren SES rear suspension rubber springs. Works great miminizes sag and gives me more stability.
Enjoy.
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12-17-2017, 10:52 AM
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Towed my 8289WS with a pin weight of 1700# with a 2008 Tundra for two years, Tundra had air bags and did a great job. Prior to the 8289 we pulled a Cougar 291 with a GVWR 10K for several years with the same Tundra. We have changed trucks almost two years ago, bought a 2014 Ram 2500 Diesel. Had to raise the Rockwood with a kit from Dexter because the RV was close to 5" nose high on the Ram. Raising the RV almost 3" and the 1700# pin leveled it out when hooked to the Ram.
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2014 Ram 2500 CTD, CC, SB
2014 8289WS lifted
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12-17-2017, 11:50 AM
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You’ll get all sorts of answers. The F150 fanboys will say their truck is the best. The weight police will say you’ll need a freightliner “for safety of everyone around you”
You need to do a lot of research to find really what you’re comfortable with paying for a truck and what you want out of a truck.
Good luck.
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12-17-2017, 12:04 PM
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We use an '04 GMC Sierra 2500. The trailer sits perfectly level without any lifting/lowering of anything. In my opinion, a 3/4 ton truck and a (so called) 1/2 ton towable 5th wheel is a perfect match.
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12-17-2017, 12:07 PM
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Not sure what a 3/4 ton 1/2 ton truck are what is yours?
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12-17-2017, 12:16 PM
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Sorry...I assumed you knew what I was referring to. With GMC/Chevy, the 1500's are 1/2 tons, 2500's are 3/4 tons, and the 3500's are 1 tons. Ford uses the numbers 150, 250, and 350 respectively. The higher numbers designating higher weight capacities. I'm not sure how these numbers came to be used. I believe the Toyota Tundra mentioned above is equal to a 1/2 ton.
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'04 GMC Sierra 2500HD, CCSB, D/A, MaxBrake, B&W Companion, Retrax Pro, AR Power Steps
2021 Solitude 310GK w/FBP
1969 Camaro RS/SS Convertible
Dad's old 1968 Empi Imp (recently recovered from under 21 years worth of boxes/dust)
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12-17-2017, 01:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by frankrose
Not sure what a 3/4 ton 1/2 ton truck are what is yours?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenImp
Sorry...I assumed you knew what I was referring to. With GMC/Chevy, the 1500's are 1/2 tons, 2500's are 3/4 tons, and the 3500's are 1 tons. Ford uses the numbers 150, 250, and 350 respectively. The higher numbers designating higher weight capacities. I'm not sure how these numbers came to be used. I believe the Toyota Tundra mentioned above is equal to a 1/2 ton.
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Dodge numbers them the same as GMC/Chevy.
Toyota only makes 1/2 ton (Tundra) that I'm aware of. I think the Tacoma is more like a "1/4 ton" - LOL.
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12-17-2017, 02:09 PM
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Congrats on the new 8289. I have a 2017 GM 2500HD. Because my 8289 is a 2013, I had to lift it 3.5". The new Rockwoods are built higher providing more clearance for your tow vehicle. I don't think I would have any trouble hooking on to a new 8289 without doing any mods. Towed with both a gas 2500HD and now a diesel. Diesel doesn't know the trailer is there except when it comes to fuel and even then it's not too bad.
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2013 Rockwood 8289 Diamond with 3.5" lift
2017 GMC 2500HD Duramax
Curt A20 c/w GM Puck system
2021 56 night’s booked
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12-17-2017, 02:35 PM
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Canadian Member
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Frankrose, welcome to the forum.
Can you buy a new or used Heavy Duty (Chev/GMC or RAM 2500 or 3500) or a Super Duty (Ford F-250 or F-350) pickup truck in the UK? Can you buy a pickup in the UK? If not you may need to either import one or look at a chassis cab truck with a flat bed.
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2016 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCrew, 6.2L, 4x4, 6'9" bed
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2011 Rockwood Signature 8293SS (2015 - 2018)
2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS (2012 - 2014)
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12-17-2017, 02:50 PM
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Love my 8280 9WS with the diamond package. Great little unit. Pulled mine for two years with a 2010 Tundra. Does great on the flats. But not to lgreat in the mountains. Sold my Tundra to my son and got a 2012 F250 with 6.7 diesel that does fantastic with much better mileage. We are going full time and traveling the country. If you were just pulling a few times a year the Tundra works good with the Tembren rubbers.
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12-17-2017, 09:43 PM
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Congrats on the new 8289, we love ours. I too have a 2017 2500hd Chevy, pulls it great, but it is too tall. As soon as I find a lift It will be great again.
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12-18-2017, 02:12 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Winnipeg, MB
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We have a 2016 8289WS and love it. I pull with a 2015 F150 with 3.5 Ecoboost & added air bags.I have no problems pulling the trailer, And the truck sits level. We camp within the province and do not do a lot of long distance trips so it currently works for us. I use my truck for work so I do look at fuel economy (95% mileage work, 5% towing). When I no longer need my truck for work, I will go to a 3/4 ton truck for reasons that other members have stated.
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2015 Ford F-150 Lariat
2016 Rockwood 8289WS 5th wheel
2013 Dutchman 278RLS TT
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12-18-2017, 04:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rivasiuk
I am towing one with a 2017 gmc 2500 Denali duramax diesel. Had to add a lift kit from Forest River. They have made one this year for their fivers,due to the higher truck beds of all trucks. I tow level now. Also added a set of Timbren SES rear suspension rubber springs. Works great miminizes sag and gives me more stability.
Enjoy.
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What year is your 8289ws? I just ordered a 8299BS and imagine the height would be the same as the 8289ws. Someone mentioned in this thread that Forest River is making them higher off the ground due the newer trucks.
I will be towing the new 8299 with a 2017 GMC crew cab 2500 diesel single rear tire.
Did you add the lift kit after trailer was manufactured? Or ordered with loft kit?
Thanks,
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12-18-2017, 06:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itat
Frankrose, welcome to the forum.
Can you buy a new or used Heavy Duty (Chev/GMC or RAM 2500 or 3500) or a Super Duty (Ford F-250 or F-350) pickup truck in the UK? Can you buy a pickup in the UK? If not you may need to either import one or look at a chassis cab truck with a flat bed.
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Sorry late feed back, yes but a bit of a rare beast.
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12-18-2017, 06:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lonewolf2528
What year is your 8289ws? I just ordered a 8299BS and imagine the height would be the same as the 8289ws. Someone mentioned in this thread that Forest River is making them higher off the ground due the newer trucks.
I will be towing the new 8299 with a 2017 GMC crew cab 2500 diesel single rear tire.
Did you add the lift kit after trailer was manufactured? Or ordered with loft kit?
Thanks,
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Again sorry for late feed back, its 2018, strange you should say that, just a email from an owner of 2017 here UK ,they have 3 steps up to bedroom were as the 2018 as only 2, something's changed.
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12-18-2017, 06:37 AM
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Good luck in your search. Welcome aboard and Happy Holidays to you and yours.
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12-18-2017, 08:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lonewolf2528
What year is your 8289ws? I just ordered a 8299BS and imagine the height would be the same as the 8289ws. Someone mentioned in this thread that Forest River is making them higher off the ground due the newer trucks.
I will be towing the new 8299 with a 2017 GMC crew cab 2500 diesel single rear tire.
Did you add the lift kit after trailer was manufactured? Or ordered with loft kit?
Thanks,
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It is a 2018 8289ws. Got it last July. I had the lift kit added afterwards. I also added Timbren SES suspension upgrade to my truck which controls my sqwat and axle warp. It may contribute to the higher hitch to King pin. But keeps my truck level and the headlights level also.
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12-18-2017, 06:14 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by frankrose
Sorry late feed back, yes but a bit of a rare beast.
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And rather expensive, I would imagine. As is the price of diesel and/or gasoline.... er, that would be petrol to you.
A warm welcome from Weatherford Texas!
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