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11-03-2014, 11:33 PM
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Luv Truck as a Tow Vehicle
Hey all! I have a 1981 4x4 Isuzu Luv Truck and am looking at 5th wheel trailers to tow with it. Important questions:
1. Can you recommend a make/model of 5th wheel trailer that would be within the capacities of my Luv Truck?
2. Will I need air bags for ride comfort?
3. The sticker inside the door says my GVWR is 5600 lbs. Will I be able to have slideouts?
5. Are you still reading?
6. Where can I buy a miniature 5th wheel hitch?
7. Will braided brake lines help me stop faster?
Thanks for your help and insightful comments that I'm sure will all be factual and un-opinionated.
PS - Please point out any safety issues I may have overlooked.
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11-03-2014, 11:57 PM
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I think a sabre 36qbok would look nice on the luv. The extra rear slide and bath should help counter the pin weight some. 
And yes, bags for sure could help. Though I'm not sure if they'll be needed for long. 
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11-04-2014, 05:21 AM
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11-04-2014, 05:25 AM
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11-04-2014, 05:36 AM
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Go to your nearest dealer and ask their advice.
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11-04-2014, 06:59 AM
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Your better off driving the fifth wheel and towing the Luv truck behind it! 
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11-04-2014, 07:12 AM
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11-04-2014, 07:19 AM
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Trolled....lol
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11-04-2014, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
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Only problem with a Quantum is you never know if you will find a dead cat in it or not. #Schrodinger (Yes, I geeked out - too much Bing Bang Theory on the DVR)
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11-04-2014, 07:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EricInColorado
Hey all! I have a 1981 4x4 Isuzu Luv Truck and am looking at 5th wheel trailers to tow with it. Important questions:
1. Can you recommend a make/model of 5th wheel trailer that would be within the capacities of my Luv Truck?
2. Will I need air bags for ride comfort?
3. The sticker inside the door says my GVWR is 5600 lbs. Will I be able to have slideouts?
5. Are you still reading?
6. Where can I buy a miniature 5th wheel hitch?
7. Will braided brake lines help me stop faster?
Thanks for your help and insightful comments that I'm sure will all be factual and un-opinionated.
PS - Please point out any safety issues I may have overlooked.
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That truck will be able to take any fiver to the top of Mount Everest, or my name is not Joe Isuzu.
(No more than 5 slide outs; otherwise it may look just tacky)
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11-04-2014, 01:18 PM
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11-04-2014, 01:23 PM
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Moved to "Joke and Humor" forum.
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11-04-2014, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MtnGuy
Moved to "Joke and Humor" forum.
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Oh darn. My cover is blown.
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11-04-2014, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MtnGuy
Moved to "Joke and Humor" forum.
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What?
Luv towing is serious business!
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11-04-2014, 03:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EricInColorado
Oh darn. My cover is blown.
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11-04-2014, 04:12 PM
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I smelled a RAT when he said Isuzu LUV... they were P'UPs then..not LUV trucks. I drove a LUV many miles on deliveries... long bed and the touchiest brakes I ever drove...lock-up in a heart beat. I think it was a 1978
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11-04-2014, 05:52 PM
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Instead of air bags just fill some ziplock bags with water and stick them under there, should suffice.....
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11-06-2014, 12:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Campin Cajun
Instead of air bags just fill some ziplock bags with water and stick them under there, should suffice..... |
You'd make Red Green proud.
Watch - Red Green
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11-06-2014, 02:36 PM
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Eric, that's hilarious!!
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