Your towing rigs and trailers

foreman Etexas · Mar 9, 2020

2017JD1025r said:
Looks good! I just got a 2019 tradesman can't wait to get it loaded down like that and see how it does. The air level will be neat for gooseneck towing. What rear end is in your truck ?

It has the 5 link coil,and 4:10

MF243RedTop · Mar 9, 2020

Build it yourself, know what you've got.

2017JD1025r · Mar 9, 2020

foreman Etexas said:
It has the 5 link coil,and 4:10

Nice. Should make hills easy. I'm excited to experience it myself. I went an hour to get one with that rear end.

foreman Etexas · Mar 9, 2020

2017JD1025r said:
Nice. Should make hills easy. I'm excited to experience it myself. I went an hour to get one with that rear end.

Your towing cap. Is like 17,000lbs mine is only around 10,000 on PW, I wonted the off-road capability over towing but it’s pulled everything needed it too,yours will be a lot better in that department.

paulfun9 · Mar 9, 2020

MF243RedTop said:
Build it yourself, know what you've got.

They changed the laws here on home built trailers years ago. It is still doable but it seems to be a headache getting the paperwork all complete, so we haven’t built any for a few years.

2017JD1025r · Mar 9, 2020

foreman Etexas said:
Your towing cap. Is like 17,000lbs mine is only around 10,000 on PW, I wonted the off-road capability over towing but it’s pulled everything needed it too,yours will be a lot better in that department.

Yeah. I only go through the occasional pasture or dirt path. Don't really have any need for off road capability. Your truck looks awesome with that package. I love it but just wanted extra capacity

MF243RedTop · Mar 10, 2020

paulfun9 said:
They changed the laws here on home built trailers years ago. It is still doable but it seems to be a headache getting the paperwork all complete, so we haven’t built any for a few years.

Gotta love the guberment getting their fingers and taxes into every corner of your way of life.

4570Man · Mar 10, 2020

MF243RedTop said:
Gotta love the guberment getting their fingers and taxes into every corner of your way of life.

I’m not apposed to that law. Out of 10 homemade trailers maybe 2 are good ones.

paulfun9 · Mar 10, 2020

4570Man said:
I’m not apposed to that law. Out of 10 homemade trailers maybe 2 are good ones.

I would have to say the numbers you give are reversed around here. At least when it comes to a trailer for any real wieght. When talking about some of the light wieght contraptions I’ve seen I might agree but some just looked ugly and were overbuilt. Then take a look at some of the so called light wieght trailers for sale today? I see them brand new so flimsy that I would opt for that ruff looking light wieght trailer built in the backyard any day of the week.

WilliamBos · Mar 20, 2020

New to me 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 QC True North Edition, 5.3L 6L80. Absolutely love the truck.

fried1765 · Mar 20, 2020

MF243RedTop said:
Build it yourself, know what you've got.

Looks like a bit too much tongue weight on that hitch.

foreman Etexas · Mar 21, 2020

dodge man · Mar 22, 2020

Very nice. Power Wagon?

duramaxsky · Mar 22, 2020

Because of what's going on the dealers have some nice sales on. Since my job is essential I am still working. I have wanted a dump trailer. It's just for personal use so a 7K 5x10 is plenty. I got one of my top picks was $1000 off right now. So I did my part to help the economy. I didn't get one with the ramp kit as I had a tilt deck. Plus my 2025R would be a bit big for it. I did get the tarp option and a spare tire as the bolt pattern is 5 on 5. All my other 7K trailers are 5 on 4 1/2.

duramaxsky · Mar 22, 2020

Some of my other trailers.

duramaxsky · Mar 22, 2020

I chose the tilt deck for its low deck and fold down fender. My Vettes fit without dragging and the doors will open.

Gale Hawkins · Mar 22, 2020

duramaxsky said:
Because of what's going on the dealers have some nice sales on. Since my job is essential I am still working. I have wanted a dump trailer. It's just for personal use so a 7K 5x10 is plenty. I got one of my top picks was $1000 off right now. So I did my part to help the economy. I didn't get one with the ramp kit as I had a tilt deck. Plus my 2025R would be a bit big for it. I did get the tarp option and a spare tire as the bolt pattern is 5 on 5. All my other 7K trailers are 5 on 4 1/2.View attachment 646641

You have a lot of nice trailers.

duramaxsky · Mar 22, 2020

Gale Hawkins said:
You have a lot of nice trailers.

Thanks. That's the nice thing about having everything paid off. There is extra money to buy toys. But I do use all of them quite a bit except the deck over flat bed.i built that one back in the 80s.i do use it a few times a year though.