Posted 2007-04-19 6:19 PM (#59635) Subject: What truck do I need to pull my new trailer?
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Just bought me a 4 horse trailer w/ 7' LQ (approx. 32' & 8000# empty), now I need to find a truck to pull it. Going to Colorado, need something that will pull it in the mountains. Should I go 3/4 or 1 ton? Diesel? Duelly? I will be getting 4x4 and extended/crew cab. Any help/ideas are appreciated!! Roy
Posted 2007-04-19 8:22 PM (#59645 - in reply to #59635) Subject: RE: What truck do I need to pull my new trailer?
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Posts: 383 Location: Texas
I would get a 1 ton dually but a single rear wheel might be ok. Diesel would be the best. I'm guessing the floor length is about 24 feet? I would weigh the trailer if you haven't already..... I would think that it would be heavier than 8k.
Posted 2007-04-19 8:43 PM (#59646 - in reply to #59635) Subject: RE: What truck do I need to pull my new trailer?
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Posts: 3853 Location: Vermont
Originally written by rdm551 on 2007-04-19 7:19 PM
Just bought me a 4 horse trailer w/ 7' LQ (approx. 32' & 8000# empty), now I need to find a truck to pull it. Going to Colorado, need something that will pull it in the mountains. Should I go 3/4 or 1 ton? Diesel? Duelly? I will be getting 4x4 and extended/crew cab. Any help/ideas are appreciated!! Roy
I agree with greyhorse...except I would definitely get the duals and an engine brake...
Well it'll definitely be heavier than 8k when its loaded...just out of curriosity...what model is it??
Posted 2007-04-20 9:02 AM (#59678 - in reply to #59635) Subject: RE: What truck do I need to pull my new trailer?
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Posts: 247 Location: La Crosse, WI - God's Country
I'd consider a diesel 3/4 ton long box or quad cab short box a minimum for that trailer (since I own this exact model, I can say this). In the mountains, I'd want a diesel as well - just me.
Extra points for dually. That trailer is probably gross rated at either 13000 or 14000 lbs. - keep that in mind along with the potential pin weight you'll be facing under load. For example a 2004 Dodge QCSB with the diesel is rated at 13050. If you were to be pulled over and weighed with a full load, I'd bet that you'd be over... If you go that route, you might still need to add air bags or Timbrens.
Posted 2007-04-20 1:57 PM (#59693 - in reply to #59635) Subject: RE: What truck do I need to pull my new trailer?
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Posts: 2957 Location: North Carolina
I would look very closely at a turbo diesel dually.
The mountains of CO are at 5 to 10 thousand feet. The performance drop with a normally aspirated engine is severe. The turbo makes up for the altitude.
Dually is the only way I'd go because of the hitch weight and the stability.
What truck do I need to pull my new trailer?
Just bought me a 4 horse trailer w/ 7' LQ (approx. 32' & 8000# empty), now I need to find a truck to pull it. Going to Colorado, need something that will pull it in the mountains. Should I go 3/4 or 1 ton? Diesel? Duelly? I will be getting 4x4 and extended/crew cab. Any help/ideas are appreciated!! Roy
