tow vehicle for 3800FL

Mike B · Post by **Mike B** » Sat Nov 01, 2014 7:28 pm

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.

Post by **Olbird** » Sat Nov 01, 2014 7:55 pm

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.

snoking · Post by **snoking** » Sat Nov 01, 2014 8:00 pm

I do not think there is a gasser rated to tow that much weight. Diesel dually! Chris

Post by **Mike Clay** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 4:00 am

Yup a dually would be your best choice. The pin weights are heavier then posted.

mac's bird · Post by **mac's bird** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 1:50 pm

Mike Clay wrote:Yup a dually would be your best choice. The pin weights are heavier then posted.

How much air do you carry in your rear tires on your dually.

Post by **Mike Clay** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 2:22 pm

75lbs

Mike B · Post by **Mike B** » Mon Nov 03, 2014 5:18 am

Thanks for the input greatly appreciate it. It's time for a new truck anyway.

jacknife · Post by **jacknife** » Wed Nov 05, 2014 7:43 pm

Get a Diesel! Make sure to get a Dually and check all 3 brands out, they all make good trucks.

BMullins46 · Post by **BMullins46** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:28 pm

Well Mike B, have you gotten a new TV yet?

Diesel Dave 04 · Post by **Diesel Dave 04** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 7:33 am

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.

Post by **Mike Clay** » Tue Apr 14, 2015 5:38 am

The central vac days are gone for the Cardinals at least. Dyson battery vacs are now installed.

Diesel Dave 04 · Post by **Diesel Dave 04** » Tue Apr 14, 2015 6:20 am

They should still be an option that dyson is ok but the power dust pan is my preference

sew2bhappy · Post by **sew2bhappy** » Tue Apr 14, 2015 6:33 am

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

snoking · Post by **snoking** » Tue Apr 14, 2015 6:59 am

sew2bhappy wrote: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

REAL men tow with real trucks!!!! How quickly things change!

Post by **Mike Clay** » Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:11 pm

Ha ya I like the dust pan also but things change.

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