A little stress...me too!

Discuss with others about towing. What is the best tow vehicle, hitches, brake controllers, etc, keeping in mind that everybody has his/her favorite.

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rfolds
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Re: A little stress...me too!

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I also worried about the weights and towing. I have a 2011 2500 dodge with the Cummings engine. I am pulling a 3600 Blue Ridge. (12,500 dry weight) I talked to the factory to verify the difference in a 2500 and 3500 single axle. Same transmission - good, Same rearend - good. Extra spring....hmmmm. I purchased airbags (can air up from inside the cab) and run 40 to 45 pounds. No problems up or down hill. A world without end.

Someone mentioned the freshwater tank. The tank is located all the way to the rear in a Blue Ridge. I do not run it above a 1/3 full for fear of bending the frame. (Been there done that).
New at this 5th Wheel thing so please be careful around me.
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Your not going to bend your frame filling your fresh water tank
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Once again, air bags do not increase the towing capacity of your vehicle. They will stop people from flashing their lights at you when night towing, though...
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ski boy wrote:Once again, air bags do not increase the towing capacity of your vehicle. They will stop people from flashing their lights at you when night towing, though...
Exactly!
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