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Originally Posted by n2916s
Newbie here,
Test drove the Titan Sunaday and I WANT one. But, there is a fly in the ointment -- I need to tow a 7300# Airstream Trailer. Now I know the book says big tow package gets you 9500# but the tongue weight on the trailer is 900#.
Put the wife and I in the ruck and I've got about 350# before I over gross the Titan.
So, is anyone here towing something this heavy and, if so, how well are you doing?
Thanks,
Mike
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Mike,
You are going to have NO PROBLEM with the Titan. I had a Dodge 3500 Diesel dually before and I LOVE this truck!! The Titan is the equal of the big truck in pulling power. Plus you have the revs to pass when you need it.
I would recommend you get a Reese Dual Cam system for your trailer. I have one on the Titan and it handles my big Arctic Fox really well. The Reese system isn't as expensive as a Hensley Arrow and does a good job for the money. Plus it works well with a heavy tongue. I have 750# on my tongue and it does well. The trailer is over 6500# when fully loaded.
In any case you do need a load equalizing system plus a heavy hitch. The Airstream's weight is nothing to be trifled with. Get a Tekonsha Prodigy for a brake controller, it is the best I have ever used. (And I've used a number of the cheap ones.)
Hope this helps,
Steamguy
(I've attached a pic of our dogs enjoying the ability to lay on the floor or look out the window)