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Location: TEXAS | What's the longest trailer a 1 ton can handle before having to get a dually? We are wanting a 4Horse with at least 10' shortwall living quarters (but would like bigger) |
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| You can look up specific information by using your truck's make and model. I don't think your worry should lie in the length of the trailer but the weight, specifically what towing capacity can your truck handle AND also stopping power. |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | Agree with above poster. Make sure you know what your truck can handle before purcahse. Take into consideration how heavy the trailer will be once loaded.
Length of trailer has aboslutely nothing to do with it. Weight does. Keep in mind, a fancy living quarters with real wood everything, tile, floors, etc will weigh a lot more than a living quarters area with carpet on the walls, floors, etc. You can shave weight from the living area by going with a cheaer cabinet material as well.
If you're wanting a 10' shortwall I would suggest a dually right off the bat just because it will be easier and much safer to stop. You don't want to max out the load on a single axle and not be able to stop. I'd rather be far far away from max weight and know for a fact I could stop on a dime if I needed too. JMO. |
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| A 1999, properly configured, has a tow rating of ~14k lbs. A 2016, properly configured, has a tow rating of ~24k lbs. Check your owners manual. |
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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | I've pulled a 3h with a 20 ft shortwall with my one ton. I now have a 4h with a 12 ft that I pull with a 3500 GMC Denali. I've never had any issues. I will say that when we had our freightliner it was MUCH easier to stop our big three horse... but most trucks now have Jake breaks on them, so it's no big deal. I've learned it's not pulling big trailer that's the problem, it's stopping them!! I wouldn't worry about anything with a 18 ft or shorter. My best friend in high school pulled a 4h with a 18 ft and a slide with her one ton with no problems. Heck, we worry about these aluminum trailers- my fiancé pulls a 32 ft steel gooseneck loaded with cattle every single day with no issues! |
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| After driving from OK to WI in some pretty strong winds yesterday, don't think you'd catch me without a dually. It was incredibly scary watching campers and other trailers being pushed all over the road. We have a 11' short wall 4 horse with a 1 ton Dodge dually. |
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Location: SW North Dakota | I have a one ton Ford and a 33' Platinum LQ trailer that weighs 14.5K without water. I can (and have) hauled 6 horses and full water (about 100 gallons). That puts my payload at about 22,800 pounds- maybe a few hundred more once we add 5 saddles and all the tack and gear. I've considered a hauler truck, but it can be hard to find someone to work on them if they break down on the road. My Ford (2013 and bought new) does awesome, I am very happy with it.
A couple of safety tips- I am ANAL about having very good tires on my pickup and trailer. I make sure my brakes are all serviced and working well- my trailer brake controller is adjusted by weight. Although I'm not an economy driver, I can zip down the interstate at 80mph and pull most hills without lugging down a bunch.
Edited to add- mine is a single wheel with airbags. I had a 24' when I ordered the pickup or I would have ordered a dually. The single wheel hasn't had any problems, but I do wish I had a dually for safety's sake, but I also do NOT like vehicle payments and I need to save a couple more years before I can upgrade. If I was hauling cattle, I would NOT drive a single wheel.
Edited by ND3canAddict 2017-04-20 8:42 AM
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Married to a Louie Lover
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| If you don't currently own the truck - I would buy a dually. The stability is tons betters, I love ours.
If you currently own the truck you'll be fine with the trailer you're looking at, but may not feel as secure in poor driving conditions. |
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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | ND3canAddict - 2017-04-20 8:37 AM
I have a one ton Ford and a 33' Platinum LQ trailer that weighs 14.5K without water. I can (and have) hauled 6 horses and full water (about 100 gallons). That puts my payload at about 22,800 pounds- maybe a few hundred more once we add 5 saddles and all the tack and gear. I've considered a hauler truck, but it can be hard to find someone to work on them if they break down on the road. My Ford (2013 and bought new) does awesome, I am very happy with it.
A couple of safety tips- I am ANAL about having very good tires on my pickup and trailer. I make sure my brakes are all serviced and working well- my trailer brake controller is adjusted by weight. Although I'm not an economy driver, I can zip down the interstate at 80mph and pull most hills without lugging down a bunch.
Edited to add- mine is a single wheel with airbags. I had a 24' when I ordered the pickup or I would have ordered a dually. The single wheel hasn't had any problems, but I do wish I had a dually for safety's sake, but I also do NOT like vehicle payments and I need to save a couple more years before I can upgrade. If I was hauling cattle, I would NOT drive a single wheel.Â
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 Very good info!! |
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