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<blockquote data-quote="2400" data-source="post: 224891" data-attributes="member: 3254">OK, here you go. I am always amazed when I see or hear someone ask about hauling big, long, complex loads with a light, short wheelbase, 1/2 ton pick-up or SUV.In my opinion the braking power isn't there to stop repeatedly in stop and go traffic let alone in an emergency. What happens when you need to make a quick lane change or emergency stop? The stock suspension, brakes and tires aren't built for the load of one BIG trailer let alone the force from two pushing and pulling as you drive, are you going to upgrade to 10 ply tires or just what use what it came with? I think that kind of load is best hauled by a long bed 1 ton pick-up or at the least a well set up 3/4 ton with heavy duty shocks, maybe a sway bar, 10 ply rated tires,&nbsp; a quality brake controller, a forged hitch and ball. I realize this won't be popular and I'll catch some shit for it but that's what I think after pulling all kinds of trailers and loads for almost 50 years with everything from an El Camino to a Peterbilt. I have an F-350 pick-up and an E-350 van to pull stuff with now. Yup the mileage could be a lot better as can the ride but I feel better towing with them.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="2400, post: 224891, member: 3254"] OK, here you go. I am always amazed when I see or hear someone ask about hauling big, long, complex loads with a light, short wheelbase, 1/2 ton pick-up or SUV. In my opinion the braking power isn't there to stop repeatedly in stop and go traffic let alone in an emergency. What happens when you need to make a quick lane change or emergency stop? The stock suspension, brakes and tires aren't built for the load of one BIG trailer let alone the force from two pushing and pulling as you drive, are you going to upgrade to 10 ply tires or just what use what it came with? I think that kind of load is best hauled by a long bed 1 ton pick-up or at the least a well set up 3/4 ton with heavy duty shocks, maybe a sway bar, 10 ply rated tires, a quality brake controller, a forged hitch and ball. I realize this won't be popular and I'll catch some shit for it but that's what I think after pulling all kinds of trailers and loads for almost 50 years with everything from an El Camino to a Peterbilt. I have an F-350 pick-up and an E-350 van to pull stuff with now. Yup the mileage could be a lot better as can the ride but I feel better towing with them. [/QUOTE]

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