We just took possession of a new travel trailer. Not new to towing, just new trailer. It is the PERFECT set up for how we camp. Max weight on the trailer is 7,500 lbs.. Tongue weight with batteries, propane, 1/2 tank of fresh water, and camping supplies minus clothing and food is 1,200 lbs.
I bought the Blue Ox Swaypro with 1,000 lb. bars but they're being exchanged for 1,500 lb. bars. No sway but lot's of sag, although the heavier bars might help more with that issue. I have the medium duty OME suspension in the rear. I bought, but have not installed, the 4.88 gears.
The reason the gears have not been installed is that we're debating selling the LC and getting a pick up.
I've always been partial to the RAMs with the Cummins, especially the AEV builds, but I'm worried about loss of reliability. The F-150 with the Ecoboost is really nice, but I'm not sure that selling the LC to make room for a half ton pickup is worth it - not a significant gain in payload and towing ability.
The Tundras seem like the worst choice as far as towing capability but this is available locally:
Used 2015 Toyota Tundra for sale in Anaheim, CA 92807: Truck Details - 452123321 - Autotrader
It has the max tow package and the factory supercharger so 505 HP and 550 ft-lb torque. It already has the 4.88s.
The guy sent me a pic of the sticker:
GVWR = 7200 lbs
GAWR = 4000 lbs (front), 4150 lbs (rear)
Not sure if this is enough of a gain to make the jump, especially since I'd be giving up the third row (3 kids) and the off roading capability.
If I can make the LC work with re-gearing and maybe stiffer suspension that would be preferable, but I worry about sinking more money into it and then finding out it wasn't effective, and then having to try to sell it with even more mods that might not be appealing to most buyers.
Having just gone through the trailer purchase, pdi, etc. this week my mind is reeling from the stress, so I would appreciate some rational thoughts from the group.
Thanks!
I bought the Blue Ox Swaypro with 1,000 lb. bars but they're being exchanged for 1,500 lb. bars. No sway but lot's of sag, although the heavier bars might help more with that issue. I have the medium duty OME suspension in the rear. I bought, but have not installed, the 4.88 gears.
The reason the gears have not been installed is that we're debating selling the LC and getting a pick up.
I've always been partial to the RAMs with the Cummins, especially the AEV builds, but I'm worried about loss of reliability. The F-150 with the Ecoboost is really nice, but I'm not sure that selling the LC to make room for a half ton pickup is worth it - not a significant gain in payload and towing ability.
The Tundras seem like the worst choice as far as towing capability but this is available locally:
Used 2015 Toyota Tundra for sale in Anaheim, CA 92807: Truck Details - 452123321 - Autotrader
It has the max tow package and the factory supercharger so 505 HP and 550 ft-lb torque. It already has the 4.88s.
The guy sent me a pic of the sticker:
GVWR = 7200 lbs
GAWR = 4000 lbs (front), 4150 lbs (rear)
Not sure if this is enough of a gain to make the jump, especially since I'd be giving up the third row (3 kids) and the off roading capability.
If I can make the LC work with re-gearing and maybe stiffer suspension that would be preferable, but I worry about sinking more money into it and then finding out it wasn't effective, and then having to try to sell it with even more mods that might not be appealing to most buyers.
Having just gone through the trailer purchase, pdi, etc. this week my mind is reeling from the stress, so I would appreciate some rational thoughts from the group.
Thanks!