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Old 01-25-2016, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bettingpython
First off I don't know much about silverado weight ratings but many of the newer F150 eco boost trucks can handle towing more than my 2000 7.3 Diesel F250. Ford even publishes 5th wheel towing data for them.
I pull a 3 horse gooseneck with a "12" 1/2 ton Eco-Boost often with 3 horses. No issues at all. Plenty of power and torque, no sway and handles twisty curves well.

If it were me, I'd look for a 5th wheel hauler under 5,000 #s. The advantages of gooseneck over bumper hitch are huge.
 
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Pulled my 24' Playmor toy hauler for several years with my Expedition-no issues.
The SUV had a 9,200 GW max and the Tow Package and Tow/Haul option which helps with sway if things get scary. Also upgraded the Expedition tires and rims with heavier load tires and also did the same on the rig just for piece of mind. Prodigy 2 brake controller and hitch stabilizer and was smart with distributing the weight. Ran one bike, but could have run 2 if need be. Also hauled tool box, generator, accessories, etc...


 
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Go big or go home!


 
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Go big or go home!


Damn straight, but if you want big-now this is big!!! Powerhouse baby!



 
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Originally Posted by PWMORRIS
Damn straight, but if you want big-now this is big!!! Powerhouse baby!



Damn!!!! Gonna need 40 acres!
 
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Let me preface this by saying I detest trailer hauling my bike anywhere. It's all about the ride for me. I hated Sturgis purely because of that reason. The wife and I are going back and we are riding.

A good friend of mine has one of those $80K grand palace triple axle best of everything toy haulers and it's still cheap flimsy crappy RV construction.

If I had to travel and take my living quarters with and wanted to take my bike as well I would rather have something like a Haulmark or Wells Cargo, and take the time and effort to make it into a hauler with living space rather than waste money on an RV platform.

Just my .02
 
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Originally Posted by PWMORRIS
Damn straight, but if you want big-now this is big!!! Powerhouse baby!




Typical HD forums...OP asks about an ultra light toy hauler he can haul with a 1/2 pickup, and this is what we get...
 
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Typical HD forums...OP asks about an ultra light toy hauler he can haul with a 1/2 pickup, and this is what we get...
So what? His question has been answered several times over. Have a little fun with it.
 
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Originally Posted by bettingpython
Let me preface this by saying I detest trailer hauling my bike anywhere. It's all about the ride for me. I hated Sturgis purely because of that reason. The wife and I are going back and we are riding.

A good friend of mine has one of those $80K grand palace triple axle best of everything toy haulers and it's still cheap flimsy crappy RV construction.

If I had to travel and take my living quarters with and wanted to take my bike as well I would rather have something like a Haulmark or Wells Cargo, and take the time and effort to make it into a hauler with living space rather than waste money on an RV platform.

Just my .02
Everyone is entitled to an opinion I guess.
 


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