http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://image.autoforums.com/cumminsforum/misc/rss.jpg http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/212305-wiring-questing.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:49:16 GMT Hey, i have a 92 dodge and i have a 7pin light hookup for my 5th wheel trailer inside the box.. i am picking up a normal car hauler and want to figure out the easiest way to hookup a 7pin connector on the bumper as well. i was also thinking of just finding an extension, that will extend the car haulers hookup, so it can reach inside the box. thoughts? Hey,

i have a 92 dodge and i have a 7pin light hookup for my 5th wheel trailer inside the box..

i am picking up a normal car hauler and want to figure out the easiest way to hookup a 7pin connector on the bumper as well.

i was also thinking of just finding an extension, that will extend the car haulers hookup, so it can reach inside the box.


thoughts? ]]> stefan http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/212305-wiring-questing.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/211501-hood-scoop-grills.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:27:53 GMT I just purchased a new 09 1 ton, Mega Cab, Short Box Dually. I am looking for ideas as making the hood look a little racier like a scoop or chrome vents, etc. Do any of you have an ideas? Suppliers addresses and photos would be appreciated. Thanks in Advance Pug I just purchased a new 09 1 ton, Mega Cab, Short Box Dually. I am looking for ideas as making the hood look a little racier like a scoop or chrome vents, etc. Do any of you have an ideas? Suppliers addresses and photos would be appreciated.
Thanks in Advance
Pug ]]> PUG http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/211501-hood-scoop-grills.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/211299-weight-carrying-distributing-what-heck.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:35:57 GMT Hey guys,
Here is something thats got me raising an eyebrow. Im giving up my 2008 V8 4x4 4runner to 'trade up' to a 12v cummins.

The 4runner is said to have a "weight distributing" hitch, rated at 7000lbs trailer weight, 700 tongue.

Now the little sticker on the 2500 1996 12v i got says "weight carrying = 5000# and weight distributing = 10,000#"

Well which do i have? I read the definitions of a weight distributing hitch and it doesnt seem that my 4runner even had that (2 arms that are spring loaded that spread the weight).

So what the heck do i have? Can this giant 2500 Ram only tow 5000lbs with a regular ole' trailer?

Please shed some light, and im sorry for the dumb question. Oh and, yes im 100% positive the Toyota 4runner v8 comes with a weight distributing hitch as of 2004. Its all over the manual and all over the 'net.

Abe :confused013: ]]> revlis240 http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/211299-weight-carrying-distributing-what-heck.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/211220-how-large-trailer-load-2500-megacab.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:21:56 GMT So I've read lots of posts about comparing 2500 & 3500 towing. If the rear axles/springs/tires are the same on a SRW why the difference in tow rating and GVW.:confused013:

The actual question I have is: Can my 2008 4x4 megacab pull a boat and triple axle trailer weighing about 16,000 pounds? Tongue weight will be about 1000 pounds. I will be upgrading the bumper hitch to handle the weight. Trailer has electric/hydraulic disk brakes on all wheels.

Am I nuts to think I can tow this boat? ]]> mer4690 http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/211220-how-large-trailer-load-2500-megacab.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/211098-thoughts-kumho-road-venture-s.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:53:45 GMT Anyone run these on their dually? I have the toyo open country's now and 20k on them and they are almost gone so needless to say I am very dissapointed with them. Anyone have any mud terrain that wears good and holds up to hauling heavy loads? ]]> 1baddiesel http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/211098-thoughts-kumho-road-venture-s.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/210885-goosneck-hitch-install.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:42:00 GMT would the goosneck hitch on my f350 fit on my cummins? if so whats the best place to put it on shortbed right over the axle or a few inches in front of? would the goosneck hitch on my f350 fit on my cummins? if so whats the best place to put it on shortbed right over the axle or a few inches in front of? ]]> goodyg92 http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/210885-goosneck-hitch-install.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/210801-tire-size-vs-mpg.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:19:28 GMT I currently have 265/70/r17 stock tires on my truck with 4.10 gears. I am turning over 2k rpm @ 65. My thought was that if I went up to 285/70/r17's the extra diameter would be like changing to 3.73 and I would be less than 2k at 65 which would improve fuel mileage. Anyone here have hard facts on whether this will work?? :confused013: BTW I am using this truck to pull a 10,000 lb 5th wheel but power doesn't appear to be a problem. ]]> powderman http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/210801-tire-size-vs-mpg.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/210559-camper-megacab-can-done.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:56:55 GMT I have a Megacab 2500 and want to get an Arctic Fox Silver Fox 811. The dealer (camper) says I shouldn't be hauling it with this rig without some major modifications. So, what is it gonna take? I'm assuming airbags are a must but what else?

The Dealer said it's because the center of the weight of the camper is not over the rear wheels, but just aft of them is the problem.

I'd get a trailer, but I need to haul the wakeboard boat too! Doubles aren't allowed in Oregon. ]]> Shagginwagon http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/210559-camper-megacab-can-done.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/210238-california-55-towing-speed-limit.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:17:02 GMT For those who tow in the western regions, what are some of your thoughts on the 55 speed limit for those towing through California? Have you guys had any experiences with the state troopers over this? For those who tow in the western regions, what are some of your thoughts on the 55 speed limit for those towing through California? Have you guys had any experiences with the state troopers over this? ]]> Racer26 http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/210238-california-55-towing-speed-limit.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/209503-would-you-haul-7300lbs-2-3500lb-axles.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:46:03 GMT I need a low trailer to pull my trans am but it would be nice that in a bind i could use it to limp my truck home with the old ladies tahoe. I now have a gooseneck trailer that my will hold my truck just fine but with out driving 2 hours to the farm i dont have a vehicle that can pull the gooseneck trailer. Ive never overloaded a trailer before. Am i asking for a ton of problems? I need a low trailer to pull my trans am but it would be nice that in a bind i could use it to limp my truck home with the old ladies tahoe. I now have a gooseneck trailer that my will hold my truck just fine but with out driving 2 hours to the farm i dont have a vehicle that can pull the gooseneck trailer. Ive never overloaded a trailer before. Am i asking for a ton of problems? ]]> slowlt1 http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/209503-would-you-haul-7300lbs-2-3500lb-axles.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/209298-where-buy-power-heated-tow-mirrors-03-ram.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:49:55 GMT Where is the best place to buy Mopar OEM Power/Heated Tow Mirrors for an 03 Ram? I want a set for around or under $310. Thanks. Where is the best place to buy Mopar OEM Power/Heated Tow Mirrors for an 03 Ram?
I want a set for around or under $310.

Thanks. ]]> Racer26 http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/209298-where-buy-power-heated-tow-mirrors-03-ram.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/208981-i-need-someone-haul-8-10-cars-one-time.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:42:30 GMT If you have a big truck to haul - 8-10 cars and want a good job let me know. I can keep you busy every week ( twice a week - local haul ) for about a year. If you have a big truck to haul - 8-10 cars and want a good job let me know.

I can keep you busy every week ( twice a week - local haul ) for about a year. ]]> Jdaddy http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/208981-i-need-someone-haul-8-10-cars-one-time.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/208655-couple-last-minute-things-i-need-help.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:09:53 GMT Well I finally found a enclosed goose neck trailer. Its gonna be about a 5 hour trip to go get it so I'm trying to get everything ready before Saturday morning. I got my B&W hitch in, air bags, compressor, and tow mirrors should be here by Wednesday or Thursday so all that should be good to go. Only questions I got left is the wiring and the brakes. What do I need to run a wire into the bed of my truck for the plug in? Also, the trailer i'm getting is triple axle. I've always ran double axles. I have a decent brake controller. Nothing special though. Will this work for all three axles? Just trying to make sure I have everything covered before I head to Arkansas. THANKS GUYS! ]]> winn99 http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/208655-couple-last-minute-things-i-need-help.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/208624-brakes-give-me-doubts.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:48:11 GMT My '03 QC longbed 4x4 auto does not seem to stop real well with the 5th wheel behind it. I weighed the set up and it scales about 15,500lbs combined vehicle wieght. That does not sound/seem real heavy to me compared to what I see/hear people towing. It seems to be a little slow at stopping, is this normal? What are some upgrades I can do to help stop this thing?:confused013: ]]> rockcrawlinredneck http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/208624-brakes-give-me-doubts.html http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/towing-hauling/207805-helping-my-brother.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:45:18 GMT Been pulling his FFA homecoming float in 2 parades the past 2 days. the trailer is a county 20' deckover. they voted my truck looked better than the schools f350 lol. i got on it going back to the school tonite and my brother goes "Dang, It dont even feel like its back there"

we did have the biggest combo there. everyone else was using little lawn mower trailers and had maybe 5 kids on each float. with this setup i would usually be over length for downtown. I made one turn that the others where having a hard time with and the cops said "finally someone who knows how to drive" lol



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