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Do I need anything else to tow?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by LUNCHBOX66, Jun 11, 2016.

  1. Jun 11, 2016 at 11:14 AM
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    LUNCHBOX66

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    Next month I plan to tow a set of sea doos for my first time with my 2012 DCSB. I have new 2015 suspension on her along with a aad a leaf. Non 4x4. Need some feed back. Anyone tow their toys and have problems? Should I add anything else?. Going from the Los Angeles area to Laughlin.
     
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  2. Jun 11, 2016 at 11:16 AM
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    Check out the Towing Bible at the top of the towing section here. I'm sure others will chime in advice as well...
     
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    What is a 'set of sea food' ?
     
  4. Jun 11, 2016 at 12:05 PM
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    Damn auto correct sea doos
     
  5. Jun 11, 2016 at 12:14 PM
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    @tcBob thanks bro, much help. My truck is set up for towing. From what I read my rig has all the capabilities to tow.
     
  6. Jun 11, 2016 at 12:19 PM
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    If your tranny starts hunting for gears, leave it in 4. That's pretty much all you need to know. If the trailer setup weighs more than 1500lbs you should probably have electric or hydraulic surge brakes.
     
  7. Jun 11, 2016 at 12:42 PM
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  9. Jul 8, 2016 at 2:55 PM
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    You might need an adapter for the electrical hookup. My Taco has a 7-pin, which is needed for trailers with brakes. If the trailer doesn't have brakes, you'll need a 7-pin to 4-pin adapter.
     
  10. Jul 11, 2016 at 12:56 PM
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    I have that adapte.. Just installed a break controller as well
     
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