2018 F-150 hype....believe it or not?
So while looking into travel trailers, I’m also looking into the trucks to pull it. I’m applying the same rule of weights that I was applying to truck campers when I was looking into them; whatever th...
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TomG2 wrote:
I did a quick survey in this RV park and eighty percent of the tow vehicles have full floater rear axles. These are experienced RVers, not RV or automotive salespeople.
There is something to be said for those that seldom tow and stay local. "Adequate" may serve them well. As a full timer, I want all the comfort, safety, and performance that I can get without going crazy. Current pickup has a 2,300 pound payload rating and I am using half that, for instance.
2300 pounds..Many modern 1/2 tons have that plus some.The difference between weight of my old F-150 and my sons HD 2500 was like 300 pounds..Humm..But it wasn't aluminum.lol
I am contemplating full timing it again..Full time RVing is completely different than just camping and the needs in a truck are quite different also.I have a pair of free floaters in the driveway right now attached to four tires with a payload of 4600 pounds.I will buy an RV accordingly, if I take the step again....
