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#178 of 195 Re: Need some advice [brandon_09] by grizzly4 Sep 20, 2009 (7:33 am)
Replying to: brandon_09 (Sep 19, 2009 8:37 pm) How heavy is the trailer? What year is your truck? What is the rear end gear ratio? What size motor do you have? Replies to this message: oakb (Sep 22, 2009 7:24 am) grizzly4 (Sep 22, 2009 9:05 am) oakb (Sep 24, 2009 3:21 pm) davethecarnut (Sep 23, 2009 10:19 pm) oakb (Sep 24, 2009 3:28 pm)
#179 of 195 Re: Need some advice [grizzly4] by oakb Sep 22, 2009 (7:24 am)
Replying to: grizzly4 (Sep 20, 2009 7:33 am) Did the research on all the items you suggested and more and just bit the bullet and bought a 3/4 Silverado diesel with the 6 speed Allison. This way there was no limiting factors as far as tow vehicle. Ended up with a 34 ft fifth wheel and am very happy. Thanks.. Replies to this message: grizzly4 (Sep 22, 2009 9:05 am) oakb (Sep 24, 2009 3:21 pm) davethecarnut (Sep 23, 2009 10:19 pm) oakb (Sep 24, 2009 3:28 pm)
#180 of 195 Re: Need some advice [oakb] by grizzly4 Sep 22, 2009 (9:05 am)
Replying to: oakb (Sep 22, 2009 7:24 am) Sounds like you have a nice truck and trailer. Enjoy! Now bring it to Montana sometime. It's beautiful up here. Replies to this message: oakb (Sep 24, 2009 3:21 pm)
#181 of 195 Re: Need some advice [oakb] by davethecarnut Sep 23, 2009 (10:19 pm)
Replying to: oakb (Sep 22, 2009 7:24 am) Yeah..that 34' 5th wheel is slightly heavier than 6500lbs You got a great powertrain combo. Did you still get a shortbed? And did you buy a sliding hitch? Which one did you buy? Replies to this message: oakb (Sep 24, 2009 3:28 pm)
#182 of 195 Re: Need some advice [grizzly4] by oakb Sep 24, 2009 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: grizzly4 (Sep 22, 2009 9:05 am) Thank you. Montana is on the list but it is a big list....
#183 of 195 Re: Need some advice [davethecarnut] by oakb Sep 24, 2009 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: davethecarnut (Sep 23, 2009 10:19 pm) 6ft bed, my uncle had a Reese non- slide that he was not using since he upgraded to a slider. I bought a Cougar 5th wheel that has a new nose that eliminates the problem of hitting the cab so I feel safe using a non-slider. Thanks for the help....
#184 of 195 2004 sierra 1500 trailer wiring by countryboy34 Sep 26, 2009 (7:39 am)
#185 of 195 2004 sierra 1500 trailer wiring by countryboy34 Sep 26, 2009 (7:39 am)
i just recently bought a 1500 sierra with a factory installed tow package and wnat put hook up electric brakes for towing. i have read that all i need to do is plup in the controller in under the dash which i found. i know other people that have done this and needed to get a resetable circuit breaker for it. do i need to get one or is it all set to go. and if so where is it? is it a fuse or a circuit breaker. also anyone know what the wiring diagram is on the factory 7 plug for the trailer? are one of the slot for a constant 12v accewsory? do i need a fuse for it or anything else to hook it up. cause i checked with a volt meter and i couldn't seem to find one. any help would be appreciated Replies to this message: etmegabyte (Nov 09, 2009 10:32 pm)
#186 of 195 WILL A '03 2500HD 6.0L TOW A 10K TOYHAULER? by harrisoncrazy4 Oct 01, 2009 (9:32 pm)
#187 of 195 WILL A '03 2500HD 6.0L TOW A 10K TOYHAULER? by harrisoncrazy4 Oct 01, 2009 (9:32 pm)
Looking to buy used truck, but not sure if it strong enough for what I have. I tow my trailer with a F150 and I hate knowing it is too small for my trailer. 10,000 lb. trailers are heavy, do I need to worry with a 6.0L HD?

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