Fantasizing, I suppose
OK, so I'm sorta sketching out the retirement plan (less "retirement" than "screw this I'm out.") Anyway, my plan/goal is to see all the stuff in the lower 48 that I haven't. I reckon that's a 2-3...
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coolmom42 wrote:
First of all, Tacoma tow ratings range from 3500 to 6800 lb. As a general rule of thumb, it's good to keep your trailer at no more than 80-90% of max. Payloads go up to 1440 lb but not all are like that for sure. So get the exact specs on your specific vehicle before choosing a trailer.
There's no reason not to tow up to the trucks limit. The manufacturers already include safety margins. The catch is the "payload" is often reached before the "tow rating" effectively limiting you to less than the tow rating.
From your post, it sounds like you don't have a truck yet. A V6 F-150 can have upwards of 385hp (ecoboost 3.5). When you pick one, get one with a higher payload rating (I'd look for at least 2000lb). That will give you a truck that should be able to tow up into the 7-8,000lb range. You don't need to get a trailer that big but if you are buying, no reason to buy a weak truck.
For a single guy, I would look into something in the 18-22ft range. You can find plenty of options. One thing to look at is the newer rigs have started switching to a 12v fridge (from the old propane 3way). Ours has a little 50w solar panel to help keep the fridge going off shore power but for longer term boondocking, you will want to add a second battery and a larger panel (we are currently working so haven't had a good chance to utilize it boondocking yet)
