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1tonchevy · 07-22-2011, 11:27 PM

I got a side job towing stuff with the dually and i have never towed anyhting this big before anyhting i should do or look into before towing a 28foot travel trailer and the deck (cut up and in the bed)?

Thanks

Prerunner1982 · 07-22-2011, 11:32 PM

Plan your stopping well in advance so you can give yourself enough room to stop.

1tonchevy · 07-22-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

Plan your stopping well in advance so you can give yourself enough room to stop.

actually the drive is no too long down one main high way through a small town and to a trailer park.

next is the price i don't want to soak them but i don't want to cut my self short.

it's 114.7KM = 1 hour and 40 in drive it's the trailer and deck. deck is cut up into 8x8 3 peices.

SoCalKris · 07-22-2011, 11:51 PM

Make sure you check all fluids and your brakes are in good condition. Go slow, dont take any chances. Make Wide slow turns, you take your time and all will be good.

1tonchevy · 07-22-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalKris

Make sure you check all fluids and your brakes are in good condition. Go slow, dont take any chances. Make Wide slow turns, you take your time and all will be good.

oils fresh,trans was done less then 6 months ago, has external cooler, brakes are good. and to think my dad tows his 28 footer goose neck with a 22foot boat behind it:S

Desert1957 · 07-23-2011, 06:07 AM

I'm not sure towing trailers that are not your's is a safe way to learn about towing...Just a thought.

Desert

GmtGmt · 07-23-2011, 06:41 AM

just take your time, and try thinking forward too long how are you going to make the turn, break time etc

**old Rusty C10** · 07-23-2011, 08:27 AM

heres something that noone has said but is very important... make sure anything you have in the bed is properly secured with straps and or a blue tarp if it should be covered. Make sure the pressure in your trailer tires is good and the trailer is properly hooked up and the lights work..and make sure you have good safety chains on the trailer.. check fluids and go easy and it should be pretty easy for you

1tonchevy · 07-23-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Desert1957

I'm not sure towing trailers that are not your's is a safe way to learn about towing...Just a thought.

Desert

i have towed just not that big i have pulled a loaded car trailer all over the place, a goose neck etc. just not 28foot thats all. i'm confident that i can do it just was wondering how to prep the ol gal.

njlimbaugh · 07-23-2011, 09:26 AM

Will your insurance cover this??????

crazy-101 · 07-23-2011, 11:40 AM

Be sure to know how the trailer is going to act when you go to make a turn. I have seen way to many people take the curbs out and even signs. If you have to back in somewhere take your time and be dang sure not to hit anything. I always check my starts/tie downs 5-6 times before I even leave and if you think an extra strap would be good to use, USE it can't hurt anything. last thing you want to do is loose part of your load going down the road.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 07-23-2011, 01:53 PM

I tow a 24 ft TT with my 1/2 ton, so yes your truck SHOULD be able to do it. Better check your manual for towing capacities, and don't exceed your gcvw.

Does your insurance company know that you are towing things that belong to other people?

wyattglock · 07-23-2011, 02:18 PM

My travel trailer is rated at a 25 foot BH. Tip to tip it is 31 feet long, and 12' 3" high. The biggest problem I have had is that on a bumpy road it will want to roll side to side. I am now running the weight distribution setup from my 3/4 ton Dodge because the bars will dampen and eliminate severe roll. Since I have a 2 wheel drive dually, I didn't crank a whole lot of weight into the bars. I didn't want to take to much weight off the rear axle, but just enough to keep a little tension on the bars. Sway control is another nice little feature if you get into a strong crosswind. Saved my butt more than once!

1tonchevy · 07-23-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bus Ted Knuckle

I tow a 24 ft TT with my 1/2 ton, so yes your truck SHOULD be able to do it. Better check your manual for towing capacities, and don't exceed your gcvw.

Does your insurance company know that you are towing things that belong to other people?

trucks an ex tow truck shoulde be alright. how do i check my GCVW? (not original cab)

GmtGmt · 07-23-2011, 09:54 PM

yours a 1Ton so here in denmark thats 3500kg on the hitch and that lower then in the states but idk since yours a 350

68C15 · 07-23-2011, 11:50 PM

wait until February 1st then do it at night on ice covered roads. it's fun. even better if you have a fellow board member with you.

07-22-2011, 11:27 PM	#1
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07-22-2011, 11:32 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: towing Plan your stopping well in advance so you can give yourself enough room to stop. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

07-22-2011, 11:51 PM	#4
SoCalKris Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 26	Re: towing Make sure you check all fluids and your brakes are in good condition. Go slow, dont take any chances. Make Wide slow turns, you take your time and all will be good. __________________ Chevy Blue 74 Chevrolet C10, 350/350TH 2 Wheel Drive PW Steering, PW Brakes, Factory A/C w/no Compressor

07-23-2011, 06:07 AM	#6
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: towing I'm not sure towing trailers that are not your's is a safe way to learn about towing...Just a thought. Desert

07-23-2011, 08:27 AM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	Re: towing heres something that noone has said but is very important... make sure anything you have in the bed is properly secured with straps and or a blue tarp if it should be covered. Make sure the pressure in your trailer tires is good and the trailer is properly hooked up and the lights work..and make sure you have good safety chains on the trailer.. check fluids and go easy and it should be pretty easy for you __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-23-2011, 09:26 AM	#10
njlimbaugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: LaFayette GA Posts: 111	Re: towing Will your insurance cover this??????

07-23-2011, 11:40 AM	#11
crazy-101 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lanark IL Posts: 66	Re: towing Be sure to know how the trailer is going to act when you go to make a turn. I have seen way to many people take the curbs out and even signs. If you have to back in somewhere take your time and be dang sure not to hit anything. I always check my starts/tie downs 5-6 times before I even leave and if you think an extra strap would be good to use, USE it can't hurt anything. last thing you want to do is loose part of your load going down the road. __________________ '68 Chevy C-10 50th '69 Chevy K-20 Long Stepper '95 Chevy K1500

07-23-2011, 01:53 PM	#12
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: towing I tow a 24 ft TT with my 1/2 ton, so yes your truck SHOULD be able to do it. Better check your manual for towing capacities, and don't exceed your gcvw. Does your insurance company know that you are towing things that belong to other people? __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

07-23-2011, 02:18 PM	#13
wyattglock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 622	Re: towing My travel trailer is rated at a 25 foot BH. Tip to tip it is 31 feet long, and 12' 3" high. The biggest problem I have had is that on a bumpy road it will want to roll side to side. I am now running the weight distribution setup from my 3/4 ton Dodge because the bars will dampen and eliminate severe roll. Since I have a 2 wheel drive dually, I didn't crank a whole lot of weight into the bars. I didn't want to take to much weight off the rear axle, but just enough to keep a little tension on the bars. Sway control is another nice little feature if you get into a strong crosswind. Saved my butt more than once!

07-23-2011, 11:50 PM	#16
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: towing wait until February 1st then do it at night on ice covered roads. it's fun. even better if you have a fellow board member with you. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card



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