Ed,
This is too much trailer for a Dak, IMO. First of all, you will be over your
6000# by the time you pack the trailer and put gear in the truck. The towing
rating generally includes no cargo in the truck and only a driver. It must
be derated by the amt. of weight you carry in the truck. You can be found
negligent in a lawsuit if you have an accident while towing more than the
factory recommends.
The big factor when towing with a travel trailer is wind resistance. The
front of a conventional travel trailer going down the freeway creates lots of
drag. I prefer HiLo travel trailers for this reason. They physically lower
down to cut wind resistance on the highway.
You may want to look into maybe a 24' class trailer.
Make sure to get brakes on both axles of the trailer. Also, use a weight
distributing hitch.
<<I'm fixin' on buying a travel trailer for the Dak, and I wanna know who
has pulled one before, what size, weight, brand preference, etc. I'm
looking at a 2002 30' Terry "Dakota" (no kidding) that weighs in at
5400lbs, 600lbs on the hitch. Nice long slide out, wrap around kitchen,
rear living room, sleeps 6, this is a nice rig, just wanna know how the
Dak would handle it. I know I'm good for 6000lbs. Thanks!!
Oh btw, y'alls invited to go camping with me when I get it, byob!!!
Ed "Olznut" Halterman Sunland, Ca
'01 Dak Quad Cab 4x4 SLT+ 4.7L V-8, Auto, Bright Silver Aka the "Silver
Streak"!!! >>
HTH
Dave S.
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