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Discussion in 'Towing' started by rybern, Mar 12, 2023.

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  1. Mar 25, 2023 at 8:27 AM
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    I towed 100 miles yesterday and am happy with how the truck towed the 4020 lbs travel trailer. Our trailer is relatively aerodynamic so that makes a difference.
     
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  2. Mar 25, 2023 at 8:53 AM
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    It definitely does. A lot of people don't realize how big of a factor it is. With my last truck it worked harder to pull that little snowmobile trailer than to pull the boat that weighs twice as much.
     
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  3. Mar 25, 2023 at 9:41 AM
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    Something else to be concerned with is sway.... which ties into wind resistance. This was our first trip at hwy speeds and dealing with passing 18 wheelers. We had zero issues. The R3 WDH has built in sway control. I guess the R3 combined with trailer aerodynamics is the ticket..... or we just got lucky. o_O
     
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  4. Mar 25, 2023 at 8:39 PM
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  5. Mar 29, 2023 at 4:07 PM
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    A little over 5500 lbs...
     
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  6. Mar 29, 2023 at 4:14 PM
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    anything helping the leaf springs or no?
     
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  7. Mar 29, 2023 at 4:26 PM
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    [​IMG][/QUOTE]

    Looks like you have it dialed in, We almost got the 23RSS but went with the Apex in the end due to availability. I come in 40 lb heavier on each truck axle and right at 10,000lb gcwr, the truck does great!

    Have you had any issues with the Vista?
     
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  8. Mar 29, 2023 at 4:50 PM
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    I appreciate you saying so. I'm not sure what good numbers look like, LOL.

    I'm very happy with the set up and how the truck pulls except for trans temp making a 500' in 1 mile ascend that took my TC to 231 degrees for a few min.

    The Vista Cruiser has been good but like all campers... there were some minor things that I resolved. We're happy with it.... and the truck.

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  9. Mar 29, 2023 at 4:55 PM
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    what size trailer is this too?
     
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  10. Mar 29, 2023 at 4:56 PM
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    Looks like you have it dialed in, We almost got the 23RSS but went with the Apex in the end due to availability. I come in 40 lb heavier on each truck axle and right at 10,000lb gcwr, the truck does great!

    Have you had any issues with the Vista?[/QUOTE]

    What size trailer is this?
     
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  11. Mar 29, 2023 at 5:08 PM
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    What size trailer is this?[/QUOTE]
    Apex Nano 213rds, 4,180lb empty, 5,000lb loaded.

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    thats really nice. The wife and I have been looking for one this size too. How long is it?
     
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  13. Mar 29, 2023 at 5:27 PM
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    thats really nice. The wife and I have been looking for one this size too. How long is it?[/QUOTE]
    21’ box, 25’ total.

    Have a look a vista cruiser 23rss, very similar but a more aerodynamic nose…
     
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    Have a look a vista cruiser 23rss, very similar but a more aerodynamic nose…[/QUOTE]

    24A6E910-27FC-4491-8BCC-61096BF9E7A5.jpg
     
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  15. Mar 29, 2023 at 5:38 PM
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    [/QUOTE]
    Too big imo, probably 8ft wide and likely 4,700lb with batteries and propane, then 5300/5400 loaded.
    Need to keep under 5klb loaded to stay within limits.
     
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  16. Mar 29, 2023 at 5:57 PM
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    Too big imo, probably 8ft wide and likely 4,700lb with batteries and propane, then 5300/5400 loaded.
    Need to keep under 5klb loaded to stay within limits.[/QUOTE]

    gotcha so around 22-26 feet most likely
     
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  17. Mar 29, 2023 at 6:01 PM
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    Need to keep under 5klb loaded to stay within limits.[/QUOTE]

    are single axles worse than double axle? More bounce?
     
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  18. Mar 29, 2023 at 6:02 PM
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    Too big imo, probably 8ft wide and likely 4,700lb with batteries and propane, then 5300/5400 loaded.
    Need to keep under 5klb loaded to stay within limits.[/QUOTE]

    this one is a single axle

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  19. Mar 29, 2023 at 7:03 PM
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    are single axles worse than double axle? More bounce?[/QUOTE]

    double are more stable and less prone to sway. But improperly set up you can have the same problems. Plus taking your time is always a winner. like 65 mph max.
     
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