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Bfrnk
Explorer
May 12, 2017

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Wife and I are considering a tongue pull travel trailer. She wants to travel all over the USA. So, would I want to purchase a travel trailer for such travel? Or, 5th whe
  • The F150 is limited for fifth wheels. A trailer would better fit your tow vehicle. Get the specifications for your F150 and buy a trailer that is within the limits.
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    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Bfrnk wrote:
    Will be pulling with Ford F-150
    4x4.


    What year and if newer than 2006, what is the listed payload on the yellow sticker on the drivers door jam?

    You would need to be a small 5er, but even with a TT about 30' to 32' could be max before the tail starts to wag the dog.
  • You will be limited in which 5ers you cold pull with your current tow vehicle, with travel trailer you will have many more possibilities to choose from.
  • Bfrnk wrote:
    Wife and I are considering a tongue pull travel trailer. She wants to travel all over the USA. So, would I want to purchase a travel trailer for such travel? Or, 5th whe

    What will you be using to pull the TT?
  • In seven years we have been in 45 states with a travel trailer.
    We chose travel trailer because we thought is was less expensive than 5th wheel.
    Travel trailer for the most part is not as tall as a 5th wheel (low hanging limbs).
    Don't have to reach as high to wash.
    Not as far to fall if I fell off the roof.
    That's a short list.
    Our trailer is 38' tip to tip. We stay in rv parks with full hookups.
    Hope this is helpful!
    Pat
  • My suggestion would be to post in the Travel trailer forum.