Towing/ Camping /Trailers (5 Viewers)

[fj40charles]

Good eye Bossman.

5 lug = 3500

6 lug = 5200

8 lug = 7000 +

Rule of thumb but 95% accurate

Good info Grog.

6 lug can also be 6000 axles.
5200/6000/7000 axles all use type 42 spindles/bearings Example: you could install 8 lug drums on some 5200 # axles. Yes, it would look like 7K axles, but the weight capacity is still only 5200.

The only difference between 5200/6000/7000 # axles is the wall thickness of the round tubing of the axle.
5200/6000 # axles are 3" diameter, 3/16" wall tubing.
7000 # axles are 3" diameter, 1/4" wall tubing.

for reference:
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hubs-and-Drums/Dexter/8-219-4UC3-EZ.html

 

[wct49]

I'm not sure they make that anymore but that is what it was.

1/2 ton with 3/4 ton drivetrain.

I think rear axle is a SF 14 or some GM version of that.

6.0 gas gulper. 2007 was the last year of production I think.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Is the 6.2 any better on fuel or cams?

 

[wngrog]

Is the 6.2 any better on fuel or cams?

No.

Nothing wrong with 6.0. Good motor just gets 4 mpg unloaded less than a 5.3

I towed with 6.0. Did fine. Wrap it up to 6000 rpm all day. Rock out.

 

[Bomar]

Which ever motor in the new body esclade....eats cams. It is pretty amazing the amount of cams I have seen done in 6 months....but working where I do makes me love Toyotas more and more

 

[wct49]

Which ever motor in the new body esclade....eats cams. It is pretty amazing the amount of cams I have seen done in 6 months....but working where I do makes me love Toyotas more and more

6.2 is what is in the Escalade I believe.

 

[Land Speeder]

Which ever motor in the new body esclade....eats cams. It is pretty amazing the amount of cams I have seen done in 6 months....but working where I do makes me love Toyotas more and more

LQ9??

 

[MEMCruiser]

Went to a trailer company in hot springs and they had a used but repainted 18 foot car hauler with new wood and 3500 lb axles for 1800.

 

[Bomar]

My guess is that I would start with an over built trailer...it is not a like a cruiser can loose weight easily or you will bring less and less gear.

Go big or go home.

 

[Bossman]

Well, I guess it's never going to stop raining so that I can get an updated pic but here is one of the sellers pics of the tow rig I just picked up. It's got a Gozollion miles on it and a fair number if bumps and bruises but it made the 500 mile trip home without incident. Plan is to remove the box and shorten the frame for a 14-16' flat bed with provisions to haul either a second rig with a bumper pull(along with one on the flatbed) or a Gooseneck for those times when two rigs just aren't enough

It's a 2000 Freightliner FL80 with the Cummins 8.3 and a six speed. The sleeper is a 72" double bunk and currently has a fridge and microwave. Plan to add a tv/dvd and a port-a-potty so that I can register it as an RV. Still gotta figure out how to A/C the sleeper for comfort in the summer.....Jrob???

 

[Bomar]

Sweet....rig bossman

 

[MEMCruiser]

Looks like a FEDEX CUSTOM CRITICAL truck.

 

[wngrog]

Put one of those hotel units in the box....


Cool truck.

 

[jrob]

I'm sure we can figure out something.

 

[Bossman]

http://www.climaterightair.com/cr-7000

Was thinking something like this or an rv rooftop unit?

 

[Volunteer]

Well, I guess it's never going to stop raining so that I can get an updated pic but here is one of the sellers pics of the tow rig I just picked up. It's got a Gozollion miles on it and a fair number if bumps and bruises but it made the 500 mile trip home without incident. Plan is to remove the box and shorten the frame for a 14-16' flat bed with provisions to haul either a second rig with a bumper pull(along with one on the flatbed) or a Gooseneck for those times when two rigs just aren't enough

It's a 2000 Freightliner FL80 with the Cummins 8.3 and a six speed. The sleeper is a 72" double bunk and currently has a fridge and microwave. Plan to add a tv/dvd and a port-a-potty so that I can register it as an RV. Still gotta figure out how to A/C the sleeper for comfort in the summer.....Jrob???

Congrats on the new tow rig I know it'll be one kick@ss rig when your done with it Like the Cummins

 

[FJ60Cam]

That looks to be over 5000 sq. ft., therefore requiring engineering involvement. I'll start running a load and drawing it up.

Do you want a rooftop unit or a split system?

 

[Bossman]

That looks to be over 5000 sq. ft., therefore requiring engineering involvement. I'll start running a load and drawing it up.

Do you want a rooftop unit or a split system?

You funny! As heap as I am I'll prolly stuff a small window unit in one of the storage boxes and duct it into the sleeper just like them Oz tents ....

 

[Bomar]

You funny! As heap as I am I'll prolly stuff a small window unit in one of the storage boxes and duct it into the sleeper just like them Oz tents ....

bingo....you already have the unit just get Jrob to engineer the front for you.

 

[lenross1]

Jrob will have ya cut a hole in your door for duct work LOL.

Rooftop all the way