The Towing Thread (Unofficially)

[MikeJones603]

You won’t have any issues. Here is mine with my enclosed roughly 2200lbs dry and about 2k weight loaded inside. Completely stock suspension. That trailer is 7x22ft box with a 5 foot V so total length is actually 27ft.




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I'm running a very similar trailer (7.5 x 18' inline 3 place) from S.NH to Pittsburgh NH (200 miles, uphill) with zero issues at all. Tows, accelerates, and stops just fine. Everyone busted my hump when I bought my truck bc "Raptors cant tow".. I found this to be false information.

 

[NE Raptor]

I'm running a very similar trailer (7.5 x 18' inline 3 place) from S.NH to Pittsburgh NH (200 miles, uphill) with zero issues at all. Tows, accelerates, and stops just fine. Everyone busted my hump when I bought my truck bc "Raptors cant tow".. I found this to be false information.

Yep - no issues at all. I know the ride up RT 3 very well. I have a spot in Lincoln NH, I do Pittsburg a few times every year but I spend most time in Maine. Fort Kent is about 9 hrs windshield time for me and I do add Timbrens for that trip if I am fully loaded with 4 sleds, gear, guys, coolers, etc...they go in and out in about 10 mins and help with the load. You must know my buddy Noyzee.

 

[tom wansor]

8.5 x 20 is a popular size for a car trailer, I think you could fit a 5 series in that...probably not much room to spare though

I had an 8.5x20 and fit my E36 ME in it, but not a ton of extra room. My loaded trailer was 7500 lb. I had a Duramax at the time. Never towed with Raptor.

 

[MDJAK]

I had an 8.5x20 and fit my E36 ME in it, but not a ton of extra room. My loaded trailer was 7500 lb. I have a Duramax at the time. Never towed with raptor

I’m looking at a 20’ with escape door. Is that necessary to get in and out? It adds about a grand to price.

 

[tom wansor]

I’m looking at a 20’ with escape door. Is that necessary to get in and out? It adds about a grand to price.

I didn't have an escape door. I mounted 2x6's to floor so I would be able to open car door over wheel wells inside trailer. Made easier to get out of car.

 

[MDJAK]

So what can I do about this squat, without spending a lot of money and getting very involved in a suspension change. Or, do I even need to do anything about it?
And that is unloaded. I believe the trailer is 2300 pounds empty

 

[dmb359]

Just add timbrens if you want to reduce the squat. Not too expensive, and not difficult to remove and add as needed when not towing.


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[MDJAK]

Just add timbrens if you want to reduce the squat. Not too expensive, and not difficult to remove and add as needed when not towing.


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Thank you. I looked at Timbrens. Are these the same idea only maybe better? I know nothing about this topic.

https://www.supersprings.com/shop/ssr-142-47/

and with a coupon code they supply they are 20 percent off that price.

 

[Slow6]

Thank you. I looked at Timbrens. Are these the same idea only maybe better? I know nothing about this topic.

https://www.supersprings.com/shop/ssr-142-47/

and with a coupon code they supply they are 20 percent off that price.

Those are what I used before I upgraded the suspension. Are you using a WDH? You will end up changing the rear springs eventually, they just won’t hold up.


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[MDJAK]

What is a WDH? Don’t know if it matters but I only tow maybe few times a year though I may tie out west which will be a lot of miles round trip.