Weight for everyday towing?
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http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fu...s/forum/28.cfm
There's a link to the "beginning rv'ing" forum.
There's a link to the "beginning rv'ing" forum.
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Oh, and one last thing after reading a little on the forums over there. Buy a locking pin for your hitch. That'll be the first thing to go if you don't (somtimes within minutes of you arriving somewhere). At $500-$800 it's not something you want people to walk off with.
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Verify your truck's GCWR and GVWR - these will vary with transmission, engine, rear axle ratio, and even tire size. Note that a fully loaded truck (at GVWR) will probably not be able to tow the the rated trailer load because you will exceed the GCWR. Also, a loaded truck may exceed the GVWR when the hitch weight of the trailer is added. Stay well under these numbers and you will be okay.
If you want a trailer that will last for generations, get an Airstream (if it only needs to last a few years, a white box will do at less cost). All RV's depreciate rapidly, so a 2 - 3 year old one would be the best deal. Check out Airstream Forums. A properly equipped F150 can tow up to a 28 foot Airsteam Safari (without slideout!) just fine. A proper weight distributing hitch, brake controller, and setup is essential.
If you want a trailer that will last for generations, get an Airstream (if it only needs to last a few years, a white box will do at less cost). All RV's depreciate rapidly, so a 2 - 3 year old one would be the best deal. Check out Airstream Forums. A properly equipped F150 can tow up to a 28 foot Airsteam Safari (without slideout!) just fine. A proper weight distributing hitch, brake controller, and setup is essential.
