Your towing rigs and trailers - Page 2

Dallas_Lilly · 07-15-2007, 06:21 PM

The truck is a 1990 Chevy 1/2T, 350, 5spd with 3.73 ratio. The trailer is a 7,000 lb 18' car hauler PJ trailer. I rebuilt the engine in the truck about 30K ago.

GreatWhitehunter · 07-15-2007, 08:14 PM

Great replys so far. Lets keep them coming.

Matt T.

Bill Barrett · 07-15-2007, 08:58 PM

E-450, 12,000 lbs Maclander, L3130, and my new 1009 Fel not installed yet.

Redbug · 07-15-2007, 09:58 PM

Well, here goes...L3830, GMC 2500HD, 20' BMF flatbed dumper trailer 14K.

1st is pic of truck, tractor & trailer.
2nd is tractor on trailer w/disk.
3rd is dumping.

Builder · 07-15-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Redbug

Well, here goes...L3830, GMC 2500HD, 20' BMF flatbed dumper trailer 14K.

1st is pic of truck, tractor & trailer.
2nd is tractor on trailer w/disk.
3rd is dumping.

Dave,

Do you use a weight distributing hitch with your 14K dump trailer, or just a ball/pintle or just a ball hitch?

Our GM HD's are limited to 12K off the back bumper. I put a 15K Putnam on mine and can't decide if I should just use my ball/pintle combo, or add a weight distributing set-up like GMC recommends.

Redbug · 07-15-2007, 10:28 PM

Hi Builder,

I put a Putnam XDR on the truck, the stock one is too wimpy, (even dangerous). With the tractor loaded on the trailer, I use a weight distribution hitch. With lighter stuff, (such as a load of firewood, etc), I don't need the WD hitch and just use the normal 2 5/16 ball. I don't use a ball/pintle at all. After having experience with a WD hitch, I would recommend using one. Big difference in ride, trailer/truck rides level, and better steering, (more weight shifted to the truck's front tires).

Builder · 07-16-2007, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redbug

Hi Builder,

I put a Putnam XDR on the truck, the stock one is too wimpy, (even dangerous). With the tractor loaded on the trailer, I use a weight distribution hitch. With lighter stuff, (such as a load of firewood, etc), I don't need the WD hitch and just use the normal 2 5/16 ball. I don't use a ball/pintle at all. After having experience with a WD hitch, I would recommend using one. Big difference in ride, trailer/truck rides level, and better steering, (more weight shifted to the truck's front tires).

Thanks for the helpful response! I wasn't sure if the WDH was worth the investment. I have the Putnam XDR, too and I think it's time to get the WDH.

kbiddle · 07-16-2007, 10:18 AM

Here is my tow vehicle...
07 F350 King Ranch...

LarryRB · 07-16-2007, 10:33 AM

07 Dodge 6.7 3500 w/Bri-Mar 12,000 trailer and Kubota L48TLB

Lynkage · 07-16-2007, 11:47 AM

And for some pics!!

I will add some more later today.

07-15-2007, 08:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
GreatWhitehunter Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 444	Re: Your towing rigs and trailers Great replys so far. Lets keep them coming. Matt T. __________________ 3320 TLB , Woods box blade , Landpride rear blade , JD snow plow , JD landscape rake , F-250 PSD , PJ dump trailer , PJ 20+5 GN, Millonzi grapple

07-15-2007, 10:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
Redbug Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 672	Re: Your towing rigs and trailers Hi Builder, I put a Putnam XDR on the truck, the stock one is too wimpy, (even dangerous). With the tractor loaded on the trailer, I use a weight distribution hitch. With lighter stuff, (such as a load of firewood, etc), I don't need the WD hitch and just use the normal 2 5/16 ball. I don't use a ball/pintle at all. After having experience with a WD hitch, I would recommend using one. Big difference in ride, trailer/truck rides level, and better steering, (more weight shifted to the truck's front tires). __________________ Dave "If your sport does not put grease, blood, or dirt under your fingernails, then it's just a game!"

07-16-2007, 10:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
kbiddle Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lawrence Co. Indiana Posts: 110	Re: Your towing rigs and trailers Here is my tow vehicle... 07 F350 King Ranch... __________________ Kevin Biddle 06 Kubota 3830 07 RTV1100 If you are not working to protect hunting, then you are working to end it... - Fred Bear

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