What acronym should I look for when buying a new TV

Lot's of math available just to make sure you get the bare minimum truck required to do the job. You're investing a lot of money so why not invest enough to get good performance, comfortable driving and a safe ride that won't stress the vehicle?

There is a lot of good info in this thread. BurbMan and JBarca have excellent suggestions, in fact John's could be a sticky.

The details about "How To" get this right are here, the real issue is what you will talk yourself into based on other variables. Don't take this personally, we all do it to some extent or another.

The classic is someone that has a half ton, does not want to buy a new truck, then tows or hauls something that is too heavy. They then talk themselves into believing that it is OK because others do it or because they did not crash on that first trip.

This is hypothetical, I'm not putting words in your mouth, but lets say your DW was pressuring you to get the 1/2 ton, and or one of the imports because she likes those trucks for her needs. You could feel pressured to make that vehicle OK for towing and talk yourself into it when you shouldn't.

Like I said I think many of us do this to some extent or another. You are in a GREAT position in that you can start fresh and buy the exact right thing.

Stay off the 1/2 tons, get 3/4 and you will have enough, gas or diesel,things change over time you might want a heavier unit later on.

A 1/2 ton with a towing package would be fine for an occasional pull to closer campgrounds but if you're planning on touring around I'd look at a 3/4 ton.

We got a new 2013 F250. We are good to go.

GCWR, but it won't be in the door, rather in the owner's manual, tabulated across models, engines, axle ratios, whatever matters. Finding out the axle ratio might not be simple, if that's a GCWR factor.

GVWR and axle weight ratings, and corresponding tire sizes and pressures, will be on the DOT certifcation sticker in the door. That will be relevant to towing also, because you have to carry the weight from the trailer hitch within those limits. But finding out weight already on the truck won't be easy either.

love2rvcamp wrote:
We got a new 2013 F250. We are good to go.

Congrats on the new truck!
You go with the diesel?

(You know no one's going to notice what you posted and will keep giving your advice, right?) :W

love2rvcamp wrote:
We got a new 2013 F250. We are good to go.

Very good choice. Which engine did you get?

Details on their new TV!