Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > MOTORHOME FORUMS > Toads and Motorhome Related Towing
Click Here to Login
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 03-15-2014, 01:52 PM   #1
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 32
Trailer question

I have a DS3891 Freightliner 2001,300hp cat
It has a towing package that has 7-pole, 4-pole and single pole electrical connections. The 7-pole I understand, but not the others. (4-pole for temporary lights? and one-pole for brake?)
My question is should I pull a trailer with vehicle on it or the vehicle directly.
What am I towing you ask? well at this time I have an F250 diesel with 8ft bed and I would like to put an Electric golf cart on it.
GVWR 7000lbs.
The towing package is good for this weight.
If I get a trailer then it will be 2 axles, 4 wheels probably 15" with brake, but will add another 1200lbs to trailing.
Opinions please,
johnmac53 is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 03-15-2014, 02:34 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
BFlinn181's Avatar
 
Gulf Streamers Club
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 19,925
Here's a link to typical wiring for most all trailer wiring setups:
Trailer Wiring Diagrams | etrailer.com

You'll have to check Newmar documents for your wiring if it's different from typical. Or you could test your outlets and figure it out.

While your RV might say it's rated to handle the weight, it would be best to weigh the loaded RV and make sure you really have 7,000 lbs. reserve.
__________________

Bob & Donna
'98 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager DP being pushed by a '00 Beetle TDI
BFlinn181 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Towing an enclosed trailer Mrcblake Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 4 01-25-2014 08:28 AM
Trailer Brake Wiring Question 1982 SS Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 7 01-15-2014 05:41 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:49 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.