tow vehicle for 3800FL
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tow vehicle for 3800FL
Just traded my travel trailer(35 ft) in towards a 2015 cardinal 3800FL, absolutely love it but now I dont think my old truck isnt big enough to pull the new 5th wheel, will a 2500 pull my 3800FL? which is better Gas or Diesel? appreciate any feedback.
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Re: tow vehicle for 3800FL
Sorry to tell you this but you will need a 1 ton to handle that size trailer, notice I did not say pull, they all pull well.
I would even think of a dually, the 3800 FL is a great trailer however it is very large and heavy.
I also say Diesel but your choice.
I would even think of a dually, the 3800 FL is a great trailer however it is very large and heavy.
I also say Diesel but your choice.
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Re: tow vehicle for 3800FL
I do not think there is a gasser rated to tow that much weight. Diesel dually! Chris
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Re: tow vehicle for 3800FL
Yup a dually would be your best choice. The pin weights are heavier then posted.
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Re: tow vehicle for 3800FL
How much air do you carry in your rear tires on your dually.Mike Clay wrote:Yup a dually would be your best choice. The pin weights are heavier then posted.
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Re: tow vehicle for 3800FL
75lbs
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Re: tow vehicle for 3800FL
Thanks for the input greatly appreciate it. It's time for a new truck anyway.
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Re: tow vehicle for 3800FL
Get a Diesel! Make sure to get a Dually and check all 3 brands out, they all make good trucks. ![thumright :thumbrt:](./images/smilies/icon_thumright.gif)
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Re: tow vehicle for 3800FL
Well Mike B, have you gotten a new TV yet?
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Re: tow vehicle for 3800FL
i have one and tow it with my f-350 dually it does good I would also in the future add disk brakes they make a great improvement. F/R should offer disk brakes and 17.5 tires as options.
I just added central vac to mine yesterday. that should also come with at the price of these things.
I just added central vac to mine yesterday. that should also come with at the price of these things.
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fix 7.3 , 6.0 AND now 6.4s Powerstroke diesels.
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Re: tow vehicle for 3800FL
The central vac days are gone for the Cardinals at least. Dyson battery vacs are now installed.
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Re: tow vehicle for 3800FL
They should still be an option that dyson is ok but the power dust pan is my preference
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fix 7.3 , 6.0 AND now 6.4s Powerstroke diesels.
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Re: tow vehicle for 3800FL
I like the dust pan on our 3030, and the Dyson might be something I'll add later.
Just not sure either can really tow the 3800FL
![Rolling on the floor =))](./images/smilies/24.gif)
Just not sure either can really tow the 3800FL
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Re: tow vehicle for 3800FL
Ha ya I like the dust pan also but things change.
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