12:07 am
September 25, 2011
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I'm looking on the internet and I'm just not finding what I am looking for.
I would like to know if anyone has a recommendation as far as what size/type of truck is needed to haul a trailer capable of hauling two Jeeps approx 10,500lbs. Secondly, is there anywhere out there that rents a truck and trailer that size? I'm looking into options for my drive to Moab. I want to take both Jeeps this year but don't want to drive both of them there. If I can find a truck and trailer combo for a reasonable rate that would be prefered.
It would also be nice to know the type of truck needed as I may be in the market for a truck this year and this could determine which way I go.
Huck
I guess it is worth noting that my current findings have me leaning toward a GMC 2500 with a Diesel and Allison Trans pulling a 30ft Gooseneck.
2:23 am
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline "huck271" wrote: I'm looking on the internet and I'm just not finding what I am looking for.
I would like to know if anyone has a recommendation as far as what size/type of truck is needed to haul a trailer capable of hauling two Jeeps approx 10,500lbs. Secondly, is there anywhere out there that rents a truck and trailer that size? I'm looking into options for my drive to Moab. I want to take both Jeeps this year but don't want to drive both of them there. If I can find a truck and trailer combo for a reasonable rate that would be prefered.
It would also be nice to know the type of truck needed as I may be in the market for a truck this year and this could determine which way I go.
Huck
I guess it is worth noting that my current findings have me leaning toward a GMC 2500 with a Diesel and Allison Trans pulling a 30ft Gooseneck.
What about shipping one (or both) back by train? I think you can fly to SLC and pick them up there via taxi and drive back and forth to Moab - and then ship them back.
4:16 pm
January 7, 2003
Offline Are you looking for a new or used truck? If used stay away from the Ford Diesel that is a 6.0 and 6.4. I am still on the fence about the newer 6.7. As far as the GM twins up through 04 they had injector issues. The 05 was known for overheating problems. The 06 is better and started with the 6 speed transmission. The 07 Classic is the most sought after.
5:48 pm
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline That would be a big trailer. Will you need a class ! to pull it?
I used to wheel a lot. . .
5:48 pm
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline That would be a big trailer. Will you need a class ! to pull it?
I used to wheel a lot. . .
7:12 pm
January 7, 2003
Offline For a 5th wheel if its GVWR sticker is over 15,000 lbs you need a class A non commercial.
For a bumper pull if its GVWR sticker is over 10,000 lbs you need a class A non commercial.
I am not sure how a gooseneck works as its a ball that is in the bed of a pickup.
7:32 pm
You could also pay one of those hot shot type guys to tow one out there and drive the other. I have no idea what that costs but I know that when Larry and I were looking to tow two rigs it got real expensive quick and I think his truck would handle it. He also has a class A license.
7:58 pm
September 25, 2011
Offline I haven't looked into a train so I'll look into that. I have looked into the "hot shot" and drive one approach but that runs around 600-800 one way for one Jeep.
I think if I bought a used truck I would be looking for a later model 07 or newer. It would be a big trailer and I saw that you can get a recreational Class A to tow it. I don't want to buy a trailer at this point, so I definately want to rent it. If i could find a truck and trailer combo to rent I would.
Huck
8:22 pm
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline My humble opinion on buying a truck, is this...Do your research and think about what you want. In my hunt for a tow rig, I knew I wanted a solid axle front end. That gave the boot to GMC and Chevy. I drove them and was really not impressed with how they rode with ifs.
When it comes to the other options, I was left with ford or dodge. All diesels have there problems. Ford 6.0s and 6.4 had problems but researching you can learn about the problems and be prepared.
Dodges seem to have to replace trannys.
If your looking at newer them 07s, you run into a lot of the new smog laws. I hear lots of great things about the ford 6.7 and the dodge 6.7s. I personally would recommend you look at a dodge 2500 or 3500 mega cab. Jeff and I can sit in the back seat in those truck and drive to Moab comfortable.
My dodge 2500 is rated to pull 12500.
Um...what?
10:05 pm
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline Tow the white Jeep with the Black Jeep
I used to wheel a lot. . .
3:21 am
January 7, 2003
Offline I don't think I have ever heard of being able to rent a combo like that. Sounds like the hotshotter might be the way to go if its only $1600 roundtrip. By the time you buy a $40K used truck, a $5K gooseneck trailer and the associated sales tax with both you will be north of $50K. I can't see spending $50K to solve a $1600 problem.
If you are thinking about buying a truck, you should have some long term plans for it, so you can get the right size and the use out of it. Like was mentioned "finder_87" Dodge is rated to pull 12,500. With the 2 jeeps and the weight of the 30' trailer and some spare parts you would probably be close to 15K. You are at 1 ton territory if not a dually. If you tried that with a 3/4 ton, by the time you got passengers, clothes, food, etc.....you would even be over the GCVWR. I have a 38' toy hauler that scales out around 17K and use a 1 ton dually to tow it. I wouldn't want it any other way. Coming back from So Cal a couple weeks ago when it was real windy, I passed a couple guys towing trailers with undersized trucks. They were white knuckling at 55mph with the tail wagging the dog. I passed them in the hammer lane doing 61mph with one hand on the wheel, feeling no effects from the wind.
If you don't have any plans except to tow a couple times a year it might not be worth the cost, especially a diesel. I have my toy hauler out at least twice a month. Even like this past weekend, just taking the quads out to Prarie City. At least the truck is getting used for its intended purpose and not just sitting or getting run into the ground commuting to and from work. The newer diesels need to be worked and not babied. All 3 brands of trucks have their unique set of problems. If you do want to buy one do lots of research and go into it with you eyes wide open. Drive them all and see what fits you best.
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