Getting back into the RV lifestyle
Hi all! It's been a while since I posted here. Several years ago we towed around our Popup and had a blast. Had to sell that, and didn't pick up anything since then. (Stayed at a few cabins when we co...
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JimK-NY wrote:mkenyon2 wrote:
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I put a deposit on an F150 the other day, and I'm going to start looking for a fixed top trailer to tow. ......
That could have been a mistake. At the minimum make sure that the F150 model you ordered is set up properly for towing. Even a small hardsided trailer can get very heavy.
When you start to look, I recommend you first look at the specs for axles, suspension and tires. Many trailers are cheaply built with the absolute minimum and are in my opinion unsafe. You need at least enough capacity to be able to load up with water, propane, accessories and options that were not included and at least an additional 1000 pounds for personal items. That 1000 pound amount may sound high but realize how much weight you can add with cooking gear, food, tools, clothing, chairs, a screen house, BBQ and anything else you might want to carry.
Not planning to tow anything > 10k#, actually looking for smaller. This one has the factory tow package. I have a friend who's been a Ford Service Manager for a couple decades helping me pick the right sized truck.
