Tow vehicle for a 21

[Bowman andy]

Hi, Could Rossue PM me ? i have questions on the Transit you own. We are considering one for our 2016 lightweight version of the 21.
Thanks,
Andy Bowman

[Rossue]

PM sent.

[Meandering Minstrel]

Any 1/2 ton pickup will be fine. We had an Rpod before our 21NE, about the same weight, which we pulled with a Honda Ridgeline (equivalent to a Toyota Tundra) for awhile. Eventually we upgraded to a Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and could not be happier. It's perfect for towing the 21 NE as it was for the Rpod. You can get by with a smaller rig without issues, but the 1/2 ton pickups with the small diesel engines are wonderful for towing (we get better MPG towing our trailer with our Ram than we got just driving the Ridgeline w/o a trailer!

[bborzell]

We picked up our 21C on Thanksgiving Day (after the great flood) with our 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L V6, air suspension, factory anti sway and 6,200 lb tow capacity. We drove another 1,000 miles through rain, sleet, wind, fallen trees and high speed truckers trying to make up lost time. The Jeep felt fine all the way home with no WDH.

A few weeks later, I sold the Jeep and bought a 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie 4X4 Crew Cab, 5.7L Hemi eTorque, 11,500 lb. tow capacity with a 6’ 4” bed and a RSI Smartcap. Pulling the 21C, the RAM also feels fine, but seriously more finer than with the Jeep.

[cpaharley2008]

Check your spare tire on that Ram, sometimes they install a donut, not too good while towing!

[bborzell]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Check your spare tire on that Ram, sometimes they install a donut, not too good while towing!

Checked it out on the test drive, it is full size.

[Ooshkaboo]

Originally Posted by Meandering Minstrel

Any 1/2 ton pickup will be fine. We had an Rpod before our 21NE, about the same weight, which we pulled with a Honda Ridgeline (equivalent to a Toyota Tundra) for awhile. Eventually we upgraded to a Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and could not be happier. It's perfect for towing the 21 NE as it was for the Rpod. You can get by with a smaller rig without issues, but the 1/2 ton pickups with the small diesel engines are wonderful for towing (we get better MPG towing our trailer with our Ram than we got just driving the Ridgeline w/o a trailer!

I just recently bought my second Tundra, I still own a 4.0 Tacoma, there’s really no comparison in performance. My son owns a Ridgeline and I’d disagree with your thinking it’s equivalent to the Tundra. The Ridgeline and Tacoma are similar, both midsized trucks.

To pull an Escape it’s not that complicated, buy a large suv or full size pickup and it will work out. Get a diesel, a whatever engine with fuel saver features you’d like, but get it full sized.

[Civilguy]

Originally Posted by bborzell

We picked up our 21C on Thanksgiving Day (after the great flood) with our 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L V6, air suspension, factory anti sway and 6,200 lb tow capacity. We drove another 1,000 miles through rain, sleet, wind, fallen trees and high speed truckers trying to make up lost time. The Jeep felt fine all the way home with no WDH.

A few weeks later, I sold the Jeep and bought a 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie 4X4 Crew Cab, 5.7L Hemi eTorque, 11,500 lb. tow capacity with a 6’ 4” bed and a RSI Smartcap. Pulling the 21C, the RAM also feels fine, but seriously more finer than with the Jeep.

Bob,

Yes, we've all heard about your little adventure at Sumas, what with the flooding at Bob's Burgers & Brew, and much worse yet what happened across the border. That was uncalled for; you are clearly the Joe Btfsplk of the travel trailer world!



How about just let us know what color that Ram is so in case we see you we can just clear out of the area!?!

[bborzell]

Originally Posted by Civilguy

Bob,

Yes, we've all heard about your little adventure at Sumas, what with the flooding at Bob's Burgers & Brew, and much worse yet what happened across the border. That was uncalled for; you are clearly the Joe Btfsplk of the travel trailer world!

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How about just let us know what color that Ram is so in case we see you we can just clear out of the area!?!

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