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11-17-2018, 09:12 AM
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Denver To Yuma In 90 Days
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11-17-2018, 09:39 AM
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If you live in Florida and plan to stay there Go for it! If not don't do it.
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11-18-2018, 12:07 AM
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My single rear wheel towed great other than back yard to front with this quick pic not sure how the dually will do yet  
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2022 Chevy 3500 Diesel SWD
2022 Columbus 329 DVC
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11-26-2018, 07:43 PM
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This would be my question to you. Do you plan to have your family with you in your overloaded truck? Then you think about that and the fact that most insurance companies will find you at fault if involved in an accident and you are over you weight limit. I know a dually is more money but how much is your family worth?? Simple math!!
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11-26-2018, 07:59 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
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No issues here
Single wheel 2016 Chevy 3500
18000k trailer vengeance 38L13
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11-26-2018, 07:59 PM
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Location: Southern NM
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And the fear mongering begins........
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Scott and Liz - Southern NM
2012 Wildcat Sterling 32RL - w/level up (best option ever)
2007 Chevy 2500HD Duramax
Reese Fifth Airborne Sidewinder
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11-26-2018, 08:23 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Middle Ga
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NMWildcat
And the fear mongering begins........
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Begins???
More like continues
And so on, and so on and so on....
Mike
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11-26-2018, 09:25 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Jefferson County, MO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patricklott58
This would be my question to you. Do you plan to have your family with you in your overloaded truck? Then you think about that and the fact that most insurance companies will find you at fault if involved in an accident and you are over you weight limit. I know a dually is more money but how much is your family worth?? Simple math!!
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This is absolute BS. Please give us the details of an insurance company finding fault because of a fifth wheel overloading a truck.
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Bob and Joyce
2013 CC Silverback 29RL
2010 Ford F250 XL Crew Cab 6.4 liter diesel
ATU Local 788
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11-26-2018, 09:46 PM
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Denver To Yuma In 90 Days
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tonahttiu777
No issues here...
Single wheel 2016 Chevy 3500
18000k trailer vengeance 38L13
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But do your numbers add up?
I know you will say yes...but do they really?
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11-26-2018, 11:15 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oakman
This is absolute BS. Please give us the details of an insurance company finding fault because of a fifth wheel overloading a truck.
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I read a lot and follow a few different forums. In 7 years now, I recall one case where it was an acquaintance who got put through the ringer for killing someone in an accident.
I doubt most people will stand up and post, “I flubbed up” but I’ve yet to read a case where there is proven evidence of insurance failing to pay.
- from a card carrying member of the “stay within ratings” club
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Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
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11-26-2018, 11:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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I tow a 16,000 lb Bighorn at 43 ft total length. My measured pin weight is 3100 lbs fully loaded and my CCC on the truck is 3750 lbs. With my hitch, two of US, 15 lb dog, some firewood and Generator we are under the CCC and rear axle weights.
Do I feel unsafe. No! Am I legal Yes. Would I travel up/down the Rockies likely not. In the rolling hills in Ontario and in the near north some 11% grades are certainly manageable but you need to be aware of the how you drive and keep all things in perspective.
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B and B
2022 Venture RV SportTrek STT 302 VRB Travel Trailer
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Louisville 5th Wheel
2015 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
2013 FR Rockwood 8289WS 5th Wheel
2012 FR Rockwood 2703 SS Travel Trailer
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11-27-2018, 08:49 AM
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Location: Colorado
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnD10
Not uncommon...but very, very scary! 
I guess the part that gets me is the "I don't care" attitude of those who are obviously way over their tow ratings, yet do it anyway.
I used to tow on the edge...barely within the tow ratings.
Until I had that one moment in time that I thought was the end...coming down Hwy 34 out of Estes Park, Colorado.
Matter of fact...here it is about 20 minutes before that happened:
That was the last time that truck towed my previous bumper pull trailer. |
So your comment doesn't really belong here.... the differences between pulling a bumper pull and 5th wheel aren't even close.
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2016 Prime Time
Spartan Toy Hauler
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11-27-2018, 09:01 AM
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Denver To Yuma In 90 Days
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Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CoMaddMax
So your comment doesn't really belong here.... the differences between pulling a bumper pull and 5th wheel aren't even close.
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On the edge or overloaded...doesn't matter whether it is a popup, TT or a 5'ver!
You'll have the same result if something happens when you don't have enough truck!
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11-27-2018, 09:26 AM
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When we got our new CC, i asked the guy that delivered it to the campground if my single axle Duramax would be ok. He said sure, he had pulled a triple axle toy hauler up from Key West to northern Wisconsin with no problems with SRW 3/4 ton.
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11-27-2018, 09:46 AM
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Denver To Yuma In 90 Days
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Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by todalake
When we got our new CC, i asked the guy that delivered it to the campground if my single axle Duramax would be ok. He said sure, he had pulled a triple axle toy hauler up from Key West to northern Wisconsin with no problems with SRW 3/4 ton.
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11-27-2018, 10:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Orlando
Posts: 778
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Get a dually. Stability while towing makes it so easy and comfortable.
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11-27-2018, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: May 2017
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I asked my neighbor why he never got a dually for his 15,000lb Montana. He said "Why ? I've pulled the trailer coast to coast, up the divide, down the divide with my 2004 Chevy 2500HD Duramax SRW for 11 years, why would I get another truck ? "
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11-27-2018, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Monticello, IL
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“I’ve smoked crack for years and I’m not dead yet so it must be OK.”
Ah, I love that kind of logic. [emoji1787]
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11-27-2018, 10:56 AM
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Denver To Yuma In 90 Days
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Location: Yuma, Arizona
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11-27-2018, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Byron Center, MI
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Ahh - this thread still has life.
Thanks again for the comments & feedback, especially those that share helpful, relevant personal experiences.
moose074
tonahttiu777
B and B
& NMWildcat 
In doing my own research, I've found a SRW truck with specs that are promising as a TV for the 5er (SOB not to be named) which I'm considering.
Thanks again for the help.
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2013 Crusader 325RES Touring Edition - SOLD
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