Hi friends. Should of been more specific in my original post, new at this. Here is updated information on my truck & prospective trailer.2014 Solaire RRLDS 29732'9" longDry weight 5,773 lbsHitch weight 615 lbGross weight 8,615Cargo weight 2,6912005 Ford XLT 5.4L/Triton V8GVWR 7050 lbsTow capacity 9,900 lbsPay load 3000 lbsAxel 3.55Tires 17"

You may want to post that question over on the Sunline Owners Club forum.There are so many knowledgeable Sunline owners there.You'll need to know the year and model of the proposed Sunline Solaris you are referring to.

We have a Solaire 269BHDK that is 32 feet long and a 2010 F150 that has a 5.4L V8 engine and it tows great on ths straight aways and small hills. It gets a little tougher on steep grades where the truck can slow down to 35 to 40 miles per hour @2500- 3000 rpm.Our Solaire weighs in at 7200lbs. gross and a tongue weight around 1000 lbs.Lou

travelinman1 wrote:Hi friends, looking to buy a 32ft Solaire lite and pull it with my 2005 ford f150 5.4. Anyone already pulling one of these types of trailers with a 1/2 ton truck and how does it do.Not all F150's are the same, in weight capacities. Their payload can vary considerably. You may want to check your's before you buy a trailer that big. As mentioned in above posts, there are 32' Solaire trailers, with 1000+ lb tongue weight. Some versions of F150's only have 750 lbs of payload, and that is the room you have for passengers, cargo, fuel, WD hitch, and tongue weight combined.

we have a solaire 292QBSK, 32ft - 5577 lb yellow dry weight sticker and are pulling with f150 cc, tongue weight is under 1k.not completely happy with the set up but it gets us where we need to go in Texas. we are shopping for a new TV because I have no confidence to go to Colorado which have planned for this summer.

It gets a little tougher on steep grades where the truck can slow down to 35 to 40 miles per hour @2500- 3000 rpmummm... Yes, that happens... Bring it up to around 4000 rpms and you'll be fine and probably pulling near 55 mph.... ;)But, if you like it at the lower rpms, that's fine too... Just don't think the truck can't do anymore, when it can... :)Mitch

Anyone pulling a Solaire Lite With 1/2 ton Pickup?

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travelinman1
Explorer
Apr 24, 2014
Thanking everyone for your advice.
travelinman1
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
Poppy & Nana wrote:
You may want to post that question over on the Sunline Owners Club forum.

There are so many knowledgeable Sunline owners there.

You'll need to know the year and model of the proposed Sunline Solaris you are referring to.

Thanks so much will check this out.
travelinman1
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
Glendale 290 wrote:
We have a Solaire 269BHDK that is 32 feet long and a 2010 F150 that has a 5.4L V8 engine and it tows great on ths straight aways and small hills. It gets a little tougher on steep grades where the truck can slow down to 35 to 40 miles per hour @2500- 3000 rpm.

Our Solaire weighs in at 7200lbs. gross and a tongue weight around 1000 lbs.

Lou

Lou, thanks so much for your input.
Warmest regards,
Steven
fx2tom
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
Need more information on both truck and trailer.

I can tell you that I tow a Surveyor SC321BHTS (32 ft box, 36 ft overall) with a 2012 F150 EB Max Tow.

What gears are in your truck? What trailer model? What is truck payload?
dadmomh
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
We tow a Rockwood Ultra Lite 2604, GVWR 6629 with an '03 F150 with factory tow, 5.4 and rated for 8000#. You do need to gather more info specific to your truck, but I'd think you are either looking at too large a trailer or need to plan on moving up to a beefier truck. Remember to include all your people, stuff, gas, propane, more stuff and then allow 1000# as wiggle room. Don't think the math will work out.
APT
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
Define 32' Solaire. What model? Length is not likely a limit as a 32' RV can mean 5000-12000 pounds. Most half tons are payload or receiver limited when it comes to RVing.

In general, stick to about 6000 pounds dry and you should be happy. Use tow haul, lock trans mode, lock out 4th gear, expect 2nd gear and 4500rpm up hills and 8-10mpg.
goducks10
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
Glendale 290 wrote:
We have a Solaire 269BHDK that is 32 feet long and a 2010 F150 that has a 5.4L V8 engine and it tows great on ths straight aways and small hills. It gets a little tougher on steep grades where the truck can slow down to 35 to 40 miles per hour @2500- 3000 rpm.

Our Solaire weighs in at 7200lbs. gross and a tongue weight around 1000 lbs.

Lou

Pulled the same weight with a 2010 F150 5.4 3.73's. The sweet spot is 34-3500 rpms for climbing. You should be able to maintain 55-60mph up most grades running in 4th. Looks like you're a little light on the go pedal.
MitchF150
Explorer III
Apr 23, 2014
It gets a little tougher on steep grades where the truck can slow down to 35 to 40 miles per hour @2500- 3000 rpm

ummm... Yes, that happens... Bring it up to around 4000 rpms and you'll be fine and probably pulling near 55 mph.... ;)

But, if you like it at the lower rpms, that's fine too... Just don't think the truck can't do anymore, when it can... :)

Mitch
SWAGGER
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
we have a solaire 292QBSK, 32ft - 5577 lb yellow dry weight sticker and are pulling with f150 cc, tongue weight is under 1k.

not completely happy with the set up but it gets us where we need to go in Texas. we are shopping for a new TV because I have no confidence to go to Colorado which have planned for this summer.
handye9
Explorer II
Apr 23, 2014
travelinman1 wrote:
Hi friends, looking to buy a 32ft Solaire lite and pull it with my 2005 ford f150 5.4. Anyone already pulling one of these types of trailers with a 1/2 ton truck and how does it do.

Not all F150's are the same, in weight capacities. Their payload can vary considerably. You may want to check your's before you buy a trailer that big. As mentioned in above posts, there are 32' Solaire trailers, with 1000+ lb tongue weight. Some versions of F150's only have 750 lbs of payload, and that is the room you have for passengers, cargo, fuel, WD hitch, and tongue weight combined.