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Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-12-2018, 02:02 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 17,153
Posted By rotorbudd
I just went and looked at a Colorado speced the...

I just went and looked at a Colorado speced the way I want. The door sticker had a 1340lb. payload limit. I'm wondering if we (the wife) can stay within that number????
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-12-2018, 09:30 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 17,153
Posted By rotorbudd
The one thing I'm questioning is the payload of...

The one thing I'm questioning is the payload of this truck. If you've got a 500lb. tongue weight, 200lb. topper, 2 pax= 500lb. how much payload for crap in the bed is left? Is it going to limit me...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-12-2018, 06:23 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 17,153
Posted By rotorbudd
The way I speced it out MSRP was 45K It'll be...

The way I speced it out MSRP was 45K
It'll be interesting to see what I can get it for. The F150s I've been looking at are selling for around 41K.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-11-2018, 05:00 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 17,153
Posted By rotorbudd
took your advice and I just did the build online...

took your advice and I just did the build online for a 2018 COLORADO
4WD Crew Cab, Short Box Z71 and it's showing a 6200 lb. GVWR.
What am I missing? It's got the duramax and tow/haul options....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-11-2018, 05:20 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 17,153
Posted By rotorbudd
Thanks!

I really appreciate all of the very helpful replies.They have helped me narrow down my choices and given me a much clearer idea of how I need to equip the truck.

I think my best option is a F150...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-09-2018, 10:12 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 17,153
Posted By rotorbudd
So you take another 150 - 200lbs. off the payload...

So you take another 150 - 200lbs. off the payload for a top. Add 2 people, a full tank of gas and it's starting to look like a Tundra gross weight of around 1600lbs might be too low

I'm thinking ...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-09-2018, 07:58 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 17,153
Posted By rotorbudd
Yeah I noticed that on the Tundra when you are...

Yeah I noticed that on the Tundra when you are using a 500lb. tongue weight the payload starts to get critical.
Guess I need to get a better idea what we'll be loading into the bed.
Any idea what a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-09-2018, 05:16 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 17,153
Posted By rotorbudd
Thanks Everyone!

I'd like to thank everyone for all of the very helpful comments. This forum is one of the reasons that we decided to purchase an Escape trailer. We can't wait to meet some of you on the road!
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Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-08-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 17,153
Posted By rotorbudd
So I guess with a pick up and that in the bed I...

So I guess with a pick up and that in the bed I would need something like a Leer topper to keep it safe and out of sight?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-08-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 17,153
Posted By rotorbudd
I was looking at the 4runner because of it's off...

I was looking at the 4runner because of it's off road capabilities over a pickup. We plan on staying in an area of an extended time so we can really explore before moving on.
My wife doesn't like...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-08-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 17,153
Posted By rotorbudd
A Question About Towing a 21

Hello everyone,
My wife and I are in the process of purchasing a new 21 and I'm trying to decide on a proper tow vehicle.
More than likely we will be on the road at least 6 to 8 months a year with...
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