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wannavolunteerF
Oct 07, 2016Explorer
OP, most people got into the technicalities of working via internet connectivity, and I am not going to go into that, but I will talk about your truck and trailer idea.
I am single and have an F150 extended cab with 8600lb tow rating.. I have a TT that has 24 ft box, total length of 28, that weight empty is 5200 and total weight capacity is 7000lb. I tow with a WD hitch and friction sway bar and have had no issues.
Size is great for one person.. I could live in it long term or full time if I needed. Sofa isn't most comfortable, but other than in the evenings, I don't sit on sofa much.. I can sit sideways in dinette and prop my feet or sit at table to use laptop or for other work/tasks. My TT was bought new, and may be more than you want to spend, but you can find a used one for a lot less. Not a lot of difficult/expensive maintenance if you are somewhat handy. As I am now old enough, that I am not as comfortable balancing on top of ladder or crawling on ground under, I find I can hire a fairly competent young person to help with my directions. I just last night had a young man help me replace my backup camera. He did the ladder climbing balance act to get the screws in straight, while I provide tools, cold water and guidance. Although it took us nearly two hours, I paid him half the shop rate for one hour. He was happy to have a little cash, I was happy to get it done for less, plus we did it where the trailer sits, so I saved the time of going to and from dealer.
I am single and have an F150 extended cab with 8600lb tow rating.. I have a TT that has 24 ft box, total length of 28, that weight empty is 5200 and total weight capacity is 7000lb. I tow with a WD hitch and friction sway bar and have had no issues.
Size is great for one person.. I could live in it long term or full time if I needed. Sofa isn't most comfortable, but other than in the evenings, I don't sit on sofa much.. I can sit sideways in dinette and prop my feet or sit at table to use laptop or for other work/tasks. My TT was bought new, and may be more than you want to spend, but you can find a used one for a lot less. Not a lot of difficult/expensive maintenance if you are somewhat handy. As I am now old enough, that I am not as comfortable balancing on top of ladder or crawling on ground under, I find I can hire a fairly competent young person to help with my directions. I just last night had a young man help me replace my backup camera. He did the ladder climbing balance act to get the screws in straight, while I provide tools, cold water and guidance. Although it took us nearly two hours, I paid him half the shop rate for one hour. He was happy to have a little cash, I was happy to get it done for less, plus we did it where the trailer sits, so I saved the time of going to and from dealer.
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