Post up pics, weights, trailer info (make, model, etc), and your hitch/WDH setup if at all possible!
What are you towing with your 3rd gen?
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I wouldn't think 200 pounds in bed would be an issue. That means if you pick me up as a rider, I qualify for tow/haul mode.
Not sure where I would draw the line on payload. Probably at least 600 to 800 pounds before I used tow/haul mode. Are these turbos that sensitive?
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It seems to shift better when the weight is over the axle. I dunno.
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^^^^^ LMAO^^^^^^ That's some funny sh!# right there. I also qualify for tow/haul mode !
But seriously, that's how pathetic trucks have become. A Canopy Camper of only 350 - 450 lbs will void the structural bed warranty. ANYTHING that is not factory hooked up to the battery will void your electrical warranty.......this is all according to my dealer.
So if 2 normal people sit on a bed rail, you can possibly damage it because there are a few people who have had spot welds fail and actually ripped the sheetmetal from driving offroad with 350-450 lbs evenly distributed among 3 sides. Lame
On the plus side, I was pretty impressed with how easily and securely I was able to transport a load of pressure treated 2x6x10's in a 5' bed. I had my doubts but I put the tailgate cables around the half position little curvey thingamajigy's, used 2 ratchet straps, put a flag on the end. No issues.
Or the boat took on a bunch of water
Load for the weekend. Can’t weigh much more than 2k all-in 😂
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I haven't actually trailered anything with mine yet but I had my trailer out for my nefew to use. While it was out I figured I would load it with as much as I could with what I have and take it around our hilly country block. The tongue weight probably too high but I was dieing to see how it hauled.
Total weight is around 3750 pounds. The weight of the trailer is 1850, ranger 1150 and outlander 750. So not a whole lot but good enough to see what it can do for my needs.
As far as pulling, I think it did a fantastic job and just as good as my v8 silverado. As far as weight goes, there allot more it could take easily.
It did start to get a little hoppy around 40 mph......because of the weight distribution I think is off. Im sure if I face the ranger the other way it would be a ton better. I put it backwards because I knew they woild both fit. Not sure it would facing forward. I won't ever trailer these 2 together anyways.
Im happy with it 👍
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Total weight is around 3750 pounds. The weight of the trailer is 1850, ranger 1150 and outlander 750. So not a whole lot but good enough to see what it can do for my needs.
As far as pulling, I think it did a fantastic job and just as good as my v8 silverado. As far as weight goes, there allot more it could take easily.
It did start to get a little hoppy around 40 mph......because of the weight distribution I think is off. Im sure if I face the ranger the other way it would be a ton better. I put it backwards because I knew they woild both fit. Not sure it would facing forward. I won't ever trailer these 2 together anyways.
Im happy with it 👍
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I picked up 600 lbs of topsoil in bags. Truck rode great. I think I'm going like the way it rides with the ARE CX HD cap and bedslide in it. I think that they weigh a couple hundred pounds each. Maybe an add a leaf will be in order ?
Sorry I missed this.
Zero issues pulling the boat out of the wet ramp. Tested it in 2wd while DRY and it did it. When wet I tested it in 4HI and Auto. Auto did just fine and did not need 4HI for my ramp I used.
Here’s a quick video I took while pulling out of the ramp.
Custom tow mirror extensions are finally available for the 3rd gen twins. Still not as good as real tow mirrors, but simple to install, perfect fit and much better than the universal versions.
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now my truck can look like its owner, with big ears 🤣👌
Hmmm, those are interesting. Can the outside mirror be tilted down enough to see the rear wheels? I think these might be handy for seeing your wheels before/as/after they go over obstacles. Might not work on narrower trails, but...
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Upgraded the camper this year So far only pulled it 2000 km this year. But it pulls great 22 feet long 5600 pounds loaded.
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Thats what I love to hear because I want to get a Colorado Trail Boss and tow a 23ft tandem axle toy hauler which should max after being loaded around 5500 to 6000 ibs so I love to hear it tows it great!
TOWING UPDATE-SUMMER OF 2025.
Just wanted to post a update on towing experience with my 2024 Colorado Trail Boss.
Trailer:
2013 Keystone Bullett 230 BHS
27 ft from ball to bumper
4300 lbs (dry)
5000-5300 lbs loaded (Have not CAT but estimate based on gear we carry)
Equalizer WDH with anti-sway.
Approximately 2500 kms travelled over Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada from late May to August.
Towed all over NL, Canada mainly in northern areas, across central NL and east NL and back. No long inclines but several 6-7% grades lasting several kilometers. Temps were around 15 Celsius (late May) to 35 Celsius in mid July.
I was VERY impressed with the capabilities of this truck towing this camper. No issues at all power wise with the 2.7. Towed in TOW MODE and on hills there was power to spare and merging on to traffic. We do not have a large Interstate here but the Trans Canada Highway and Provincial Highways and speeds were between 90 and 100 km/hr. Very comfortable maintaining speed. I averaged between 12 and 11 mpg depending on tailwind vs. headwind. Don't think I have much to complain about there. The power was there to handle the weight of the camper without hesitation. No issue with transmissions temps, oil or coolant temps.
I don't think I would recommend towing a camper much larger in length. The Equalizer hitch with anti-sway was a must. I did tow it in some windy conditions with gusts in the 50+/kph range and you could feel the truck and trailer move slightly. I did expect this with the shorter wheelbase. Nothing white knuckle, but you had to pay attention (I would drop my speed to 90-95 km/h). In lower wind speeds the truck tracked beautifully. The Bullett has a wider wheel footprint that is said to aid in sway as well. This potentially helped for sure. I would recommend the Equalizer WDH towing any trailer to be honest. It was a simple set up and a very effective system.
Only issue I had was pulling onto a highway I hit the gas pretty hard and I THINK the wheels spun on some gravel? A STABILITY CONTROL error message flashed on and the CHECK ENGINE light came on and the truck bogged down slightly. As soon as I let off gas message went away and truck was fine. Have not replicated since.
Yes, a full size MIGHT be better stability wise but was very impressed after a summer of towing with the power and performance of the Colorado and at no point did I feel "under trucked". Was nervous towing a trailer of this length but with the proper wdh it was a solid set up. Camping season is almost over here on the far east cost of Canada. Already looking forward to next summer!
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Just wanted to post a update on towing experience with my 2024 Colorado Trail Boss.
Trailer:
2013 Keystone Bullett 230 BHS
27 ft from ball to bumper
4300 lbs (dry)
5000-5300 lbs loaded (Have not CAT but estimate based on gear we carry)
Equalizer WDH with anti-sway.
Approximately 2500 kms travelled over Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada from late May to August.
Towed all over NL, Canada mainly in northern areas, across central NL and east NL and back. No long inclines but several 6-7% grades lasting several kilometers. Temps were around 15 Celsius (late May) to 35 Celsius in mid July.
I was VERY impressed with the capabilities of this truck towing this camper. No issues at all power wise with the 2.7. Towed in TOW MODE and on hills there was power to spare and merging on to traffic. We do not have a large Interstate here but the Trans Canada Highway and Provincial Highways and speeds were between 90 and 100 km/hr. Very comfortable maintaining speed. I averaged between 12 and 11 mpg depending on tailwind vs. headwind. Don't think I have much to complain about there. The power was there to handle the weight of the camper without hesitation. No issue with transmissions temps, oil or coolant temps.
I don't think I would recommend towing a camper much larger in length. The Equalizer hitch with anti-sway was a must. I did tow it in some windy conditions with gusts in the 50+/kph range and you could feel the truck and trailer move slightly. I did expect this with the shorter wheelbase. Nothing white knuckle, but you had to pay attention (I would drop my speed to 90-95 km/h). In lower wind speeds the truck tracked beautifully. The Bullett has a wider wheel footprint that is said to aid in sway as well. This potentially helped for sure. I would recommend the Equalizer WDH towing any trailer to be honest. It was a simple set up and a very effective system.
Only issue I had was pulling onto a highway I hit the gas pretty hard and I THINK the wheels spun on some gravel? A STABILITY CONTROL error message flashed on and the CHECK ENGINE light came on and the truck bogged down slightly. As soon as I let off gas message went away and truck was fine. Have not replicated since.
Yes, a full size MIGHT be better stability wise but was very impressed after a summer of towing with the power and performance of the Colorado and at no point did I feel "under trucked". Was nervous towing a trailer of this length but with the proper wdh it was a solid set up. Camping season is almost over here on the far east cost of Canada. Already looking forward to next summer!
Good information .... thank you. I'm on the west coast and pull a 25 ft with my 2024 Canyon Elevation. My trailer is almost exactly the same weights as you mentioned, and like yours, my Outdoor RV Blackrock trailer is very wide comparing with other mid and smaller trailers. I haven't done any trips more than two hours but I also found the truck/trailer combo tracked pretty good. I only have one sway bar with the WDH, but thinking of adding a 2nd one for the other side. Also, for peace of mind, I added air shocks which can be adjusted with a simple bicycle pump. I set them to 20 lbs when towing for that bit of extra control on bumpy, and dirt roads as much of the BC interior has construction going on everywhere. When the tow season ends in late September I set the air shocks to 5 lbs and the ride is pretty good. Surprising, there is no lack of towing power to haul these mid size trailers, so my downsizing from an F150 has been a success.
THANKS SO MUCH for this confirmation and information on towing a 27ft long RV with a Colorado Trail Boss because that is almost the same size I want to tow with a TB when I get one hopefully in 2027. I will probably get a 21ft to 27ft so it is great to hear that the TB tows it well! I will also get a anti sway weight distribution hitch and air bags to level the trailer and truck when towing since I will probably add a 2 inch front lift/level kit so the air bags should level the nose back down when towing for the best steering control. Thanks so much!!
I am looking to get a Colorado Trail Boss in a few years and I would also like to put air bags on it to help with heavy 5,000 to 6,500ibs, (after loaded) RV towing to help level the nose of the truck. What bags did you go with?
The Equalizer hitch does a very good job of leveling out rear end squat. My posted tongue weight is 435 lbs but with propane and batteries its around 550 lbs or so and I don't think I would need the air bags (My Trail Boss has a 2" from factory I believe). The ride is very poised and level. And yes, I think to invest in a good WDH with sway control (the Equalizers system has anti sway built in) is a must any anything longer than 23 ft or so but any weight between 4500-5500 lbs should be ok weight wise. Obviously where you live in respect to exterior temps, terrain etc., may change the variables from my situation.
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