"JustWaitAFrekinMinute" wrote in message
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On 6/1/2013 3:05 PM, Eisboch wrote:


"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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I don't think a truck that size has the brakes to successfully
control
and stop a 36' trailer.

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Don't think that's the issue so much. The trailer should have
brakes
designed to handle it's weight.
The problem is the light duty nature of the truck in terms of
engine,
transmission, frame, suspension, etc. To the best of my knowledge a
F-150 or the 1500 series from GM or Dodge are recommended for very
small
5th wheel trailers and that's a stretch for them. A 36 footer is
going
to weigh in at 12,000 lbs or more. Way too much for a light duty
truck.



Yeah, we looked at a few trailers today. The truck is rated 5000 and
the
17 foot Cub we looked at today comes in at 3400... The 23 foot Jayco
Ultralight was real sweet but would butt right up against the limits
at
4400 pounds and even used was pretty expensive. We are considering the
17 footer used, it has everything I need. Two seperate bedrooms for me
and Jess. Bath, shower, toilet. Propane stove, fridge, heat.... weighs
in at 3200 ponds.

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IIRC, you should use 80% of your truck's published capacity as a
realistic guide. Sounds like you found a perfect match.