Light weight/big toy hauler for half ton
Im looking for something comparable to living lite's axxess or quicksilver packages. I just dont like the insides of those (colors, layouts, etc). The longer the better. Would like sleeping area for m...
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I just bought a 22' KZ Sportster which will be used as a pure travel trailer, not as a toy hauler. My F-150 Ecoboost has a payload of 1317 pounds and the receiver is rated for 1050 pounds when using a WD hitch.
The trailer from the factory weighs 4320 pounds with a tongue weight of 870 pounds. With 3/4 tank of water, full propane and the battery the tongue weight is 950 pounds (I have a tongue scale). With 250 pounds ballast (me) at the rear of the trailer tongue weight is 875 pounds. Add 100 for the hitch.
I'm removing the heavy, wall mounted couch-bed and replacing it with pair of lounge chairs weighing 80 pounds each, they will be moved to the rear the trailer when on the road. In addition I'm installing cabinets weighing a total of 200 pounds empty along the walls behind the rear axle and most heavy storage will be there. And my tools, jacks, folding bicycles, etc will be stored in the rear when on the road. So I'm confident I'll reduce the tongue weight even more.
In short, with two passengers and little other payload in the truck itself the trailer will be within the truck's limits. And this is before the helpful effects of my WD hitch.
Seat of the pants: the truck pulls the trailer nicely.
The trailer from the factory weighs 4320 pounds with a tongue weight of 870 pounds. With 3/4 tank of water, full propane and the battery the tongue weight is 950 pounds (I have a tongue scale). With 250 pounds ballast (me) at the rear of the trailer tongue weight is 875 pounds. Add 100 for the hitch.
I'm removing the heavy, wall mounted couch-bed and replacing it with pair of lounge chairs weighing 80 pounds each, they will be moved to the rear the trailer when on the road. In addition I'm installing cabinets weighing a total of 200 pounds empty along the walls behind the rear axle and most heavy storage will be there. And my tools, jacks, folding bicycles, etc will be stored in the rear when on the road. So I'm confident I'll reduce the tongue weight even more.
In short, with two passengers and little other payload in the truck itself the trailer will be within the truck's limits. And this is before the helpful effects of my WD hitch.
Seat of the pants: the truck pulls the trailer nicely.
