Towing vehicle for 28 ft. CCD International

[redeagle313]

Originally Posted by jnerges

Hi RoccoJohn,

I did the research on this just like you are doing. Way to go, it will pay off. I personally use a Chevy 2500 HD Diesel to tow a 28 foot CCD.

Glad I have it, it's a great combination. Lots of people state the 1/2 ton trucks will do fine. I don't have any experience with that but it makes sense. I just like having the extra capacity.


Good luck in your search. This topic always brings out the politeness and thougtfulness of the Chevy/Ford/Dodge/Toyota/Nissan pick up truck owners. We are a very pensive bunch who never react too strongly.

I kid of course, a lot.
John

We also have used Chevy 2500 HD diesels to tow our 28' CCD. We have no regrets, as we get 14 to 16 mpg towing when we keep the speed at 60 mph.

I don't have any experience towing it yet with a gas truck or a 1/2 ton. I may have an opportunity this year to use a 1/2 ton truck to test out towing. I will post my results.

[henw]

My prior experience in pulling our 28'CCD was with a 5.4l Expedition.
It would do the job, but, that engine struggled when I had a load of gear and/or the fresh water tank full. The shorter wheel base allowed the trailer to move the TV in a cross wind. The ease of towing now is like night and day. We would never go back.

Tom

[RoccoJohn]

Thanks all for the advice re pulling a 28 AS with a Ford 150.
After reading and considering all, I probably will go with an F250 diesel instead of the F150.
I can't seem to go anywhere without taking everything I own with me - haven't yet learned to pare down to bare minimum supplies - so with that in mind I guess I'll be better off with a larger tow and load capability than I can get with the F150.
Again - thanks to all.
RoccoJohn
Cape Coral, Florida