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Thomascrnj
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Jun 12, 2013

Is a 28 foot TH too much for a 2013 F150 with 5.0 V8?

Have been thinking about getting a Forest River 19RR or 22RR which are lite THs less than 28 feet. Ran across a nice deal on a 2013 Forest River Work n Play which is 28 feet. It looks soooo big. Salesman said my 2013 F150 with 5.0 V8 could handle it with a 900 lb motorcycle and typical camping load. I'm not so sure although it is under the max weigh for my truck. I live in NJ and have to travel lots of interstates to get to good places. Need honest opinion from you experienced folks as to what you think. I am a newbie to RVing and don't want to get myself in trouble. Thanks!
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    thebudman
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    Jun 12, 2013
    If the salesman said you can pull it, then I'm sure you can pull it. I doubt he'd ever make outrageous, exaggerated or downright untruthful claims.
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    carringb
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    Jun 12, 2013
    You will be way over payload on that truck. That size TH will probably have at least 1600 pounds of tongue weight.

    1/2-tons now have some great PULL ratings, but they still can't CARRY very much.

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