what can my 2500 tow??

[winn99]

I would trade it in before I converted in to a dually lol...But I'm pretty content on keeping it.

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[JasonblkZ06]

Originally Posted by winn99

Well after doing some figuring and some thinking I'm only going to need to haul one car so that will cut the length of the trailer down some and the weight. Still going to get something at least 32 feet long.

Moparman - I've had my truck for less than a month. Trading for something else is out of the question. This is my daily driver it why I opted for a 2500. Didn't want to drive a dually around everyday. Now surely a 2500 can haul about a 32' trailer with only one car in it.

Yeah you should be able to bumper pull that no problems. I used to tow around a 32 foot enclosed with a single race car in it. Once we had a 55 gallon drum of C16 fuel, spare parts, toolboxes, jacks, stands, tables, tents, gear etc and were around 10-11K. The trailer was a heavy triple axle that weighed 5K empty though.

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[Moparman]

Originally Posted by winn99

Moparman you seem to be pretty knowledgable about this subject so you know anything about United Expressline enclosed trailers? Do trailers have GVWR rating? I'm still confused on the GVWR ratings and all that.

Well that's a new one on me! I'll Google it right now and check them out.

They look very well made but I don't know anyone who has one so I can't say about how they're built or the reliability. One thing I like is they make the V nose in both bumper pull and gooseneck trailers. You'll gain at least 2mpg with the V nose. I would NOT buy a flat front trailer.

Print out the spec .pdf and compare it to the other trailers you're looking at. If there's a dealer near you go hook one up and tow it around to see how it feels.

I especially like the translucent roof option. Might be pricey but you'll appreciate it when you need light to see by.

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[Moparman]

Originally Posted by winn99

Because a gooseneck is easier to get around

That's true and I wasn't saying not to get one in 32' just that a 32' doesn't NEED to be a gooseneck like the 40s but I myself would much rather have a gooseneck so I agree with your choice.

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[Davo]

I tow a 34' TT that weighs in around 8000lb. I tow it like nothing up and down the rockies with a good brake controller BUT..... I use a good WD hitch (Reese dual cam).
Something to keep in mind if you have an enclosed hauler. Weight means nothing (well, almost nothing) IMO it's trailer sway that makes it interesting

[Challenger]

why don't you try a 53 footer, back under one take a few pictures and ask us if you think you will be ok with that?

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[winn99]

Originally Posted by Challenger

why don't you try a 53 footer, back under one take a few pictures and ask us if you think you will be ok with that?

Thanks for the help smartass

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