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Old 08-24-2013, 10:36 AM   #1
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What are you towing and hauling?

Just curious what people are using as tow vehicles and what Jayco's they are hauling. I have a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab with 4x4. I upgraded the exhaust to a 3" cat-back system and installed a k&n cold air intake. I use a weight distribution hitch and I am towing a Jayco 31DSLB. 34'11'', 62500 lbs dry.

I like the set up I have, everything sits level while towing, and the truck does really well while under load.

Would love to hear what other people are doing out there on the road!
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Old 08-24-2013, 11:14 AM   #2
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Old 08-24-2013, 11:33 AM   #3
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Swift 184BH pushing a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I installed airbags on the jeep and I have a power programmer. Tows like a dream! Last month on my trip to Branson I averaged 14mpg.
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Old 08-24-2013, 11:54 AM   #4
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Old 08-24-2013, 12:59 PM   #5
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Just curious what people are using as tow vehicles and what Jayco's they are hauling. I have a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab with 4x4. I upgraded the exhaust to a 3" cat-back system and installed a k&n cold air intake. I use a weight distribution hitch and I am towing a Jayco 31DSLB. 34'11'', 62500 lbs dry.

I like the set up I have, everything sits level while towing, and the truck does really well while under load.

Would love to hear what other people are doing out there on the road!
Holy crap! 62500 dry? How much wet?

Kidding of course....29 QBH and a Nissan Titan here....
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1999 Ford E-350 Super Duty, Econoline Chateau, V-10, 3.73 axle, Uniroyal Laredo HD load range E tires, no mods, all original with 84K miles. Pulling a Jayco X17Z at 3500lbs gross and pulling it well!
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We have a 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4, 5.3L and are towing a 2013 Starcraft Travel Star 229TB.
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Old 08-24-2013, 02:18 PM   #8
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2009 Silverado 1500 towing a 2013 267BHS. very happy with the setup.
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Old 08-24-2013, 02:30 PM   #9
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Old 08-24-2013, 02:38 PM   #10
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Old 08-24-2013, 03:02 PM   #11
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Jay Feather X213 (about 5000 lbs loaded) with a 2003 Expedition, 5.4 with towing package.

I'd give the Expedition 10/10 for stability with this trailer but only 6/10 for power. Solid as a rock but engine works real hard on steep BC hwys.
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Old 08-24-2013, 03:14 PM   #12
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2009 Silverado 1500 towing a 2013 267BHS. very happy with the setup.
2013 RAM 1500 5.7L Crew Cab 4x4 with factory optioned trailer brake and Class IV receiver hitch towing a 2013 267 BHS... i'm also happy with the way it tows... put her in tow/haul, drop it down to 4th gear and let her drink...

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Old 08-24-2013, 04:02 PM   #14
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What are you towing and hauling?

Pulling an '07 jay flight 25RKS with a 2009 Tahoe with a 6.2L, 3:42 rear end with full tow package with integrated brake controller. Seems to pull OK in tow/haul mode as long as I can keep gas in the tank. Getting about 8.5 mpg pulling at 60 to 63 mph.

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Old 08-24-2013, 06:04 PM   #15
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Towing and Hauling

I am pulling a 2013 Jay Flight Swift 264BH with a 2010 Chevy Silverado LT 1500 4X4, extended cab with 5.3L and 4.2. I have the Equalizer weight distribution hitch with sway control. I added the Banks Power Ram Air Intake and 4" cat back Monster Exhaust. I have only made a couple of short trips so far but it pulls well.
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Towing a 2012 26BH with a 2013 Tundra 5.7L, auto, 4.30 gears and is hitched by a Propride 3P. Brakes controlled by a Tekonsha Prodigy. Tows like a dream with absolutely NO sway and fully loaded with water and firewood, I still get 9 mpg at 62 - 65 mph with jack rabbit starts!



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Have 2008 Ford F250 super duty diesel and a 2013 Jayco Eagle 314 bids love my rig.
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Old 08-24-2013, 09:45 PM   #19
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Ford F350 6.4l Diesel pulling 267BHS. Love forgetting I'm pulling a trailer.
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Old 08-25-2013, 08:29 AM   #20
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What brand of airbags did you go with? I was thinking about adding this, very mixed opinions and reviews out there! Very cool though!
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