What are you guys towing?

[IdahoRanger]

Just picked up a new (used) 20ft trailer. Weights 1700lbs.

Hi Arly, is that to haul all your winter grooming equipment?

Good to see you on here.

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[Trustable]

The trailer is just a few years old but the fellow had put preventative on it.

Ah okay well it sounds like you got a good deal then - assuming trailers depreciate like vehicles. I still need to get one.

 

[Arly]

Hi Arly, is that to haul all you winter grooming equipment?

Good to see you on here.

No, it will be for a compact tractor and implements.

 

[fusseli]

2021 Clipper Express 9.0TD V-Trek

Everything I need, and nothing I don't! Hauls super smooth and I got ~20mpg on the last 200 miles round trip in the mountains averaging probably 60mph. It's probably only 1700lbs or so fully loaded with gear and water tanks full.

 

[awd.nv]

2021 Clipper Express 9.0TD V-Trek

Everything I need, and nothing I don't! Hauls super smooth and I got ~20mpg on the last 200 miles round trip in the mountains averaging probably 60mph. It's probably only 1700lbs or so fully loaded with gear and water tanks full.

Those are cool, we walked into one a while ago. Sheesh I can't even get 20mpg without towing lol Headwind going to Utah this week I got 16.5mpg going 70-85mph and coming home a better 18.0mpg. I blame the k03 for some of that, same size k02 would do about 19-21mpg depending on direction of travel and winds.

 

[fusseli]

Those are cool, we walked into one a while ago. Sheesh I can't even get 20mpg without towing lol Headwind going to Utah this week I got 16.5mpg going 70-85mph and coming home a better 18.0mpg. I blame the k03 for some of that, same size k02 would do about 19-21mpg depending on direction of travel and winds.

What tire size? Mine are 31.5”

I have been wanting to go KO3 when my ATX wear out. I watched a few YouTube’s on the design and there are a ton of subtle improvements

 

[Lightsout619]

Desert bound

 

[Lightsout619]

I have a question for all of you that do tow...are you using a brake controller?

 

[ctechbob]

I have a question for all of you that do tow...are you using a brake controller?

Yes

 

[Grumpaw]

I have a question for all of you that do tow...are you using a brake controller?

Depends on what your towing.....a 5x8 little open utility trailer, no.....a travel trailer....yes.
Usually the trailer will dictate if a controller is needed. If it has a 7 pin connector, than a brake controller is needed. Most rental cargo trailers have surge brakes, and no controller is needed.

 

[Lightsout619]

Yes

Have you

Depends on what your towing.....a 5x8 little open utility trailer, no.....a travel trailer....yes.
Usually the trailer will dictate if a controller is needed. If it has a 7 pin connector, than a brake controller is needed. Most rental cargo trailers have surge brakes, and no controller is needed.

I have a brake controller, I definitely need it when I tow a RZR with a car hauler. I was just curious to know how many people tow with and without one. If they're not using trailer brakes, what is the max weight they have towed, how bad does it push your truck. I have a friend that just got a 2019 and he doesn't want to install a brake controller. He wants to tow his toys out to the desert though.

 

[dtech]

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Have you

I have a brake controller, I definitely need it towing a RZR. I was just curious to know how many people tow with and without one. If they're not using trailer brakes, what is the max weight they have towed, how bad does it push your truck. I have a friend that just got a 2019 and he doesn't want to install a brake controller. He wants to tow his toys out to the desert though.

To be legal - most states require one towing anything over 3k lbs. To be safe, especially towing in the mtns I'd recommend using one for towing lower weights.

 

[Grumpaw]

Have you

I have a brake controller, I definitely need it when I tow a RZR with a car hauler. I was just curious to know how many people tow with and without one. If they're not using trailer brakes, what is the max weight they have towed, how bad does it push your truck. I have a friend that just got a 2019 and he doesn't want to install a brake controller. He wants to tow his toys out to the desert though.

Simple....just tell him to notify us all when and where he will be towing......so we can stay out of his way !!!!

 

[Lightsout619]

Simple....just tell him to notify us all when and where he will be towing......so we can stay out of his way !!!!

I hear you there but I'm in Southern California, everyone drives like crap, towing or not.

 

[jflogerzi]

I have a question for all of you that do tow...are you using a brake controller?

Nope. Trailer is to old. When I get a new one with Electric brakes I will use one

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