(08-08-2026 08:01 AM)U_of_Elvis Wrote:  

(08-08-2026 12:06 AM)TripleA Wrote:  Impressive. Not typical, but way impressive.

Meanwhile, I figured out the trailer, but I need more research to decide on the truck. All the trucks that can tow enough weight are damned expensive. Ford F-150, Ram 1500 Big Horn, or Chevy 1500 Silverado.

I'm down to 4 days before closing now, but I plan to stay in the Memphis area a couple of weeks before hitting the road, while I hopefully get any necessary upgrades made to the trailer or truck.

If you go with the Ram you may want airbags even with a WDH, the Ram uses coil springs while the other two options use leaf springs. The coils ride better unloaded, but can sag more with the trailer hooked up.

You can install airlift bags inside the coils cheaply and run a line to a Schrader valve to adjust with a tire compressor. I run 22 pounds when towing and 6 when unloaded.

My brother has an F150, it tows really well and the tow package is pretty comprehensive. I pull my boat with his truck a lot since I drive my Tesla to the lake. I have a ram and it tows well too, but I added airbags.

Truck payload is something to keep an eye on as the trailer tongue weight and WDH are going to eat up a lot (700 pounds) but you should be good as long as you stay away from loaded trucks with options like power steps and pano roof. Those heavy options eat up a lot of payload.

Thanks. I agree. I ran across some Gemini input in the last few days that said much the same thing. It also said the tongue weight can get up to 850-900 pounds. The WDH alone is 100 pounds of tongue weight.

As for the ram vs. the other two, I'm going to be driving way more days unhooked than towing, b/c I'm going to get somewhere and stay in the area for weeks at a time, or however long is necessary.

But...the great majority of the actual miles will be while towing. And yes, I plan to avoid the trucks heavily loaded with options.