Let's see your truck & trailer

[bluefishgary 11]

Hi Hers mine 94 ford F-350 4X4 with 4.56 gearing. Trailer 2010 United 24 ft? Ext hitch.

[unimogjohn 199]

OK, this is our car hauler. A 2003 Chev Suburban 4x4, 3/4 ton, with the 6 Liter engine. The trailer is a 2006 26 foot Leonard. Pulling the trailer we get 11 mpg loaded or unloaded. The truck alone, 14 mpg, but if we slow down to 55 mph then we can get about 17 mpg.

Edited April 21, 2012 by unimogjohn (see edit history)

[msmazcol 3]

2000 GMC 2500 6.0., 24 ft Forest River raised roof with wedge and slope nose.

Photo taken at Louisville.

[auburnseeker 4,759]

Ok Here's my truck never got around to getting the trailer. O5 6.0 litre superduty 4wd. 16.5 KMI, Never seen snow. Always in a heated garage with my old cars. 1 Owner ordered it new from Ford. Truly still showroom condition.

I would trade it for an old car if anyone needs a new tow vehicle. I've never even towed with it. I just don't use it enough to keep it.

I now have another diesel "work truck" I can tow with.

[68427vette 11]

heres one of my large ones, holds 22,500 on it! 3 braking axles!

[Bob Hill 116]

My set up

[MrEarl 9,756]

OK, this is our car hauler. A 2003 Chev Suburban 4x4, 3/4 ton, with the 6 Liter engine. The trailer is a 2006 26 foot Leonard. Pulling the trailer we get 11 mpg loaded or unloaded. The truck alone, 14 mpg, but if we slow down to 55 mph then we can get about 17 mpg.

Nice set up John. I'm considering a 2500 Suburban and an enclosed trailer in the next year or so. How do they handle on the road. Much problem when passing or being passed by semi's? do you have any anti-sway bars or anything. Those are about the same mpg's I currently get with my 96 1500 Silverado w5.7 Vortec (248K miles, engine/tranny never seen a wrench other than oil filter wrench every 4-5000 mi) At what MPH is that 11 mpg?

Edited June 10, 2012 by MrEarl (see edit history)

[unimogjohn 199]

Lamar, re the pulling with trailer, I usually run from 55 to 60 with the enclosed trailer. I can easily pass the big truck, but then again, they usually fly past me. I am not running anything special on the hook up, just the standard ball. I really do not get any swaying so I have not used my load leveler, which as the two long arms that attach between the truck and the trailer.

I did just add the rear suspension enhancement bump stop replacements from Tembrim and these larger pieces of rubber have really helped with the side to side movement of the truck. Here are a couple of pics both unloaded and loaded. An easy enhancement for less than $200 if you do the work yourself. My discussion of the bump stop enhancement is at http://forums.aaca.org/f190/avanti-r2-1963-refresh-269244-62.html

[GM-Classics 10]

96 3500 Silverado 4x4 Vortec 454 - NV-4500 5 speed, 4:10s, 19.5s.... 6K original miles.... Just a show tow'r.

[auburnseeker 4,759]

And my wife thought I was the only nut!!!!!

96 3500 Silverado 4x4 Vortec 454 - NV-4500 5 speed, 4:10s, 19.5s.... 6K original miles.... Just a show tow'r.

[ed nieves 11]

I have a 20 foot slope nose trailer and I pull it with a 2004 Titan. It works for me. Made by United Trailers and purchased from Trailer World Inc. Nice low wheel well and side door makes it easy to get out of my Corvette.

Edited July 30, 2012 by ed nieves (see edit history)

[zulaytr 3]

Vintage Aero 20'. I tow it with a 2009 Titan Crew Cab.

[ed nieves 11]

Bob, this is very nice. How much weight in total the Titan ends up pulling? Mine pulls well, but when I get up close to 8,000 lbs, I can feel it starting to strain a little.

Ed Nieves

[zulaytr 3]

Ed, thanks and I historically pull between 6000 and 7500 depending on which car I am hauling. My I haul my 240Z it, the car only weighs about 2300 so I hardly know I am pulling anything. My 09 has a 9500 tow limit and I have the tow package on it so it has a slightly lower rear end ratio as part of the option.

I like your eTrack system as it adds alot of versatility for tieing down a car and you can easily use the tire straps instead of hooking to the frame or suspension.

Bob

[ed nieves 11]

Ed, thanks and I historically pull between 6000 and 7500 depending on which car I am hauling. My I haul my 240Z it, the car only weighs about 2300 so I hardly know I am pulling anything. My 09 has a 9500 tow limit and I have the tow package on it so it has a slightly lower rear end ratio as part of the option.

I like your eTrack system as it adds alot of versatility for tieing down a car and you can easily use the tire straps instead of hooking to the frame or suspension.

Bob

Thanks Bob. Yes the e-tracks are great. I don't use the tire straps, but I just ordered some to see how they compare to rachet straps. I have four rings as well that I can use when necessary. Most of the wheel straps I have found are designed for verticle e-tracks. My Cadillac Eldorado weighs 3,700 lbs, so the Titan feels it, compare to when I pull my Corvette. I brought my Titan new in 2004 and I have yet to do anything to it, but change the oil. I think they are excellent trucks for the price.

[mikewest 399]

Here is my rig 1999 Ford Super Duty 7.3 345000 miles.. I can get 3 Model ts on if I put em close........This is my father-in law going to the fair with old tractors. Mike

[ed nieves 11]

I love it. AMERICA at its best.

[Larry Schramm 3,310]

I went to a Silver King convention a number of years ago in Ohio when we lived there. Interesting piece of farm history.

[charlier 327]

2012 Toyota Tundra 4x4, 5.7L V8, (381 hp), 4.3 Rear. Trailer is a 20' x 8.5' Danzer purchased at Trailer Enterprises in Hagerstown, MD.

Photo was taken at a rest stop during my trip to the 2012 AACA Grand National at Shelbyville, TN.

[ed nieves 11]

Charlie great setup. What were you pulling inside the trailer?

Ed Nieves

[charlier 327]

Charlie great setup. What were you pulling inside the trailer?

Ed Nieves

Thanks Ed.

On that trip I had my 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit inside the trailer.

[JZRIV 1,541]

Here's mine. 2006 F-350 Turbo Diesel with a Big Tex brand trailer painted to match. Its embarrasing sometimes because the truck attracts so much attention wherever it goes and it was never meant to be that way. I get some strange looks using a dump to tow cars but one thing is for sure I don't have to worry about tongue weight as far as the truck goes nor extra space to haul parts!

[Jim Bollman 765]

Here we are camped at the VFW in Macungie, PA at the Das Awksch Fescht last weekend. Took the Crosley FarmOroad down.

[Amphicar BUYER 108]

Heres my 2005 F-150 and 18' flatbed at 12,000' (yes, that is how deep the snow gets!)...

[Bob Kinker 3]

I have a 12 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel. Here it is pulling a new toy on my open trailer. It's a 1966 Dodge A-100 pickup.

[dei 4,302]

Here is my 2011 Ford F-150 with one of my cars - 1928 Whippet cabriolet.

Only have traveled locally (not more than 30 miles) but handles GREAT!

Doug

BCA# 35039

[dei 4,302]

And.......

Get a few looks hauling my utility trailer around with my 1952 Ford F-1.

Don't let the rims &tires fool you, it is the original three on the tree flathead V8, 6volt negative ground and standard brakes. I just change out the bulbs on the trailer when I need lights.

Doug

BCA# 35039

[dei 4,302]

shheesh........ correction... meant to say 6 volt POSITIVE ground system.

(not enough coffee this AM)

[bluefishgary 11]

Hi all: Update I sold the 94 Ford F-350 1 photo in this thread. Got a 2008 Ford F-350 DRW C/C

diesel. Man what a difference. Good thing I have mirrors,I have to keep looking to see jf my trailer is still there!!!!!

[countrytravler 385]

45 foot pulled with a 2007 Dodge Duelly. Every option with 30.000 miles.:cool:

Edited April 13, 2013 by countrytravler (see edit history)

[djr71 11]

This is my F250. We have a 2wd 2005 Chevrolet Suburban and 28 ft Interstate enclosed

[MrEarl 9,756]

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This is my F250. We have a 2wd 2005 Chevrolet Suburban and 28 ft Interstate enclosed

so how do you like pulling with the Suburban?

[djr71 11]

I actualy am impressed with it. It has 350 in it and we tow 48 & 49 Buicks and a 1948 Packard with it. Takes a little time to get up to speed but it run 75 with no problems.

[NCReatta 208]

Here's my rig. 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 V10 4x4. Trailer is a 20' tilt bed with winch.

I'm running 3:55 gears and new Bridgestone Load range E tires, and going down the highway at full load it gets about 9-10 mpg. Rides like a dream loaded though, and will pull the crap out of any other gas engine. Extremely quiet too.

If you see me around the eastern seaboard hauling a Reatta, give me a shout!

[dan at larescorp 21]

Here are my toys

Edited January 23, 2014 by dan@larescorp (see edit history)

[dei 4,302]

Nothing like a stick shift on a boat ramp........

[carlisle1926 32]

Here are two shots of my truck and trailer. Its a 1997 Dodge with a Cummins diesel. I bought it new and it now has over 658,000 miles on it. I took these photos in front of my home. That's a 1949 T28A Trojan airplane fuselage on the trailer.

Edited January 25, 2014 by carlisle1926 (see edit history)

[dbehnke 0]

Wow, what a great set up. Was that picture taken on the OSU campus by chance?

[NCMark 10]

You all are making me feel bad, when I lived in Houston first they stole my trailer then my truck. '99 dodge dakota R/T and an open 16 ft trailer.

A piece of advice If you have your trailer stored in a storage lot, your home owners will not cover it, and the local sheriff will not look too hard to find it. Even though there was video of it going out the gate and they knew whose code was used to get into the storage lot

[epicoat 10]

Awesome set up you guys have here. But just an inquiry what type of wheels and tires would best recommend in every trailer that is bang for the bucks?