Tow rig recommendations

Another vote for the megacab. These trucks are super comfy, lots of room, tons of space. We take the truck on Vaca instead of the other vehicles because of this. Family of 4 (two teenagers, myself and lovely bride) with a dog in the cab.

Also agree with @skyhighZJ about the gooseneck. I can gross 26k with the goose and go anywhere with no stress. Hook up the 16k pound boat and it's squirrelly at times and takes much more focus to drive it. Goose also feels smoother and doesn't jerk the truck around as much.

Mine is a 2500. Towed fine stock, but I couldn't think of one good reason why it didn't need more power and deeper gearing. Now that I mention it other than the initial cost and a day of wrenching I can't think of one good reason it doesn't need compounds either.
 
CLRracer said:
Because Randy's doesn't make a stage 3 DIY kit :lol:

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I'll keep it under the stage two 750 hp rating.

That's wheel horse power right???
 
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The length and weight of the trailer you're considering is on the threshold (in my opinion) of too much for a comfortable and easily maneuverable bumper-pull setup. I would personally be looking at a gooseneck/5th wheel setup. That would put you in a crew cab pickup truck.

Here is my setup:
99 F350 Dually Super Cab Long Bed 4x4
7.3 Powerstroke with 120k miles
Lariat with leather and all power options
14k Gooseneck trailer
34' from pin to tail
18' of open deck space
Camper has 8' of floor space and 7'ish over the neck

The 7.3 is not a gonna pull Fancy Gap at 80 mph, like some of the newer trucks. But it is strong, reliable, holds the road well, and gets me there and back comfortably.

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