Towing with our truck- what too heavy
Should start by saying this is all new to us- so please be patient! We just got a 2008 Ford F150 mostly for the purpose of towing a trailer, on the door sticker the GVWR is 7200 lbs- seems pretty s...
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Here is a good read about figuring out what you can tow.
Here are some things to keep in mind, when you go looking at trailers:
1. Many trailer sales people will tell you, as long as dry (hitch, empty, shipping, unloaded) weight is within your tow capacity, you're good to go. DON'T LISTEN TO THEM, NOBODY TOWS EMPTY !!
2. Advertised dry weights are only accurate until the unit arrives at the dealer. The the dealer adds propane, battery, and various options.
3. Average camping load (dishes, bedding, camp chairs, BBQ, water, food, etc) is 800 to 1000 lbs.
4. Towing at max weight can be quite unpleasant.
Here are some things to keep in mind, when you go looking at trailers:
1. Many trailer sales people will tell you, as long as dry (hitch, empty, shipping, unloaded) weight is within your tow capacity, you're good to go. DON'T LISTEN TO THEM, NOBODY TOWS EMPTY !!
2. Advertised dry weights are only accurate until the unit arrives at the dealer. The the dealer adds propane, battery, and various options.
3. Average camping load (dishes, bedding, camp chairs, BBQ, water, food, etc) is 800 to 1000 lbs.
4. Towing at max weight can be quite unpleasant.
