Gladiator towing big travel trailer jackknifed in a ditch

[Sean L]

Yep... I'm really hoping someone like TFL does an offroad comparison of the Gladiator and the Power Wagon. At the Denver auto show they had them sitting very close to each other. They look remarkably similar in the break over and departure angles. Of course the Power Wagon is much bigger overall. but it would be interesting to see a comparison review between the two. In terms of truck capability and off road capability I think they're much closer than people realize and they're similar money. Seems to me that you're getting a lot more for your dollar with the Power Wagon. V8, more power, much more interior space, bigger bed. The Gladiator is a more city friendly size, convertible, and has a better approach angle.

That would be pretty cool to see a direct comparison video with the two trucks. I know a few months ago they did a Power Wagon vs Rebel video.

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[smithrd65]

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Towing capacity: 12,600 lbs
Curb weight: 6,360 lbs

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Every company has issues (EVEN FORD)

 

[wibornz]

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350Super Duty and F-450 Super Duty vehicles. An incorrect transmission case casting may cause the park pawl assembly to not be secured, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement. ... The recall began December 7, 2018.
Every company has issues (EVEN FORD)

It is not about Ford quality. It is about the cost of the Gladiator and its ability to do actual truck stuff. I just think if you want a truck for towing, there are many WAY better options for a lot less money.

The only reason that I would buy a Gladiator is because I would want a truck that go topless.

 

[Bryce]

It is not about Ford quality. It is about the cost of the Gladiator and its ability to do actual truck stuff. I just think if you want a truck for towing, there are many WAY better options for a lot less money.

The only reason that I would buy a Gladiator is because I would want a truck that go topless.

Exactly. More than being able to get rolling with a load attached us involved. You need to be able to stop, but more importantly, keep it under control. The control part is tow vehicle length and weight.
I wonder about the reality in these towing numbers on trucks today. The manufacturers are in some sort of arms race to see who has the highest to ratings.

If you need to tow, get a real truck.

 

[Sean L]

Does anyone know how heavy the trailer in the original post weighs? I can't see the branding on the trailer clearly enough to look it up. Its got a double axle so its possible it exceeded the 7000 lb rating of a Gladiator Rubicon.

 

[LunchBoxFab]

It is about the cost of the Gladiator and its ability to do actual truck stuff.

cant do truck stuff if its in for re-call!!

i kid i kid.

 

[smithrd65]

People are guessing and making I don't know comments

 

[digitalbliss]

Does anyone know how heavy the trailer in the original post weighs? I can't see the branding on the trailer clearly enough to look it up. Its got a double axle so its possible it exceeded the 7000 lb rating of a Gladiator Rubicon.

I had a 2010 Rockwood Roo hybrid travel trailer with dual axles. It was about 3500 lbs unloaded. This trailer could have been over the Gladiator tow rating but I don't think the tell tale would be dual axles.

 

[Sean L]

I had a 2010 Rockwood Roo hybrid travel trailer with dual axles. It was about 3500 lbs unloaded. This trailer could have been over the Gladiator tow rating but I don't think the tell tale would be dual axles.

Very well, so the problem seen in the original post could just be slamming on the brakes without trailer brakes, and that could make even a full size truck jackknife.

 

[digitalbliss]

Very well, so the problem seen in the original post could just be slamming on the brakes without trailer brakes, and that could make even a full size truck jackknife.

Could be. Trailer sway, improper loading, wind, abrupt lane change, who knows. Lots of things could cause it. Tractor trailers jack knife in wrecks quite often and they are made for the loads they are pulling.

 

[jack0351]

Having survived a much more serious RV accident, I am now paranoid about having WAY too much safety built in. I tow my toyhauler (40' 5ver- Voltage 3600) with a Ram 3500 because I learned the hard way about how all those towing numbers interact.

I wrecked a 34' toyhauler pull-behind and an F350 dually because of that. I fell into the "it's a diesel dually, of course it will tow that" mindset. As a result, my RV, motorcycle, and dually were all totaled, and the interstate I was on was closed for hours. There's a much longer story, but that's the gist. Know your limitations, and that of your tow vehicle; and how those numbers can lead to a false sense of security.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

For doing truck stuff, there are so many better options for the same money.

Exactly. If I were interested in towing that much, I got the Ram atm for that.

What a damn shame regardless, hopefully everything's ok

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