Big truck woes
I have been reading with interest several of the posts regarding new tow vehicles. I am on the fence about whether to upgrade the TV or update the one I have. I have an existing F150 Ecoboost with t...
Forum Discussion
Ah yes, the same tired old guff, dragged out yet again.
Guys, when will you ever learn that stuff like "I wouldn't tow a skateboard with a 1500" just isn't productive and does not help to make your case?
Suffice it to say, while you might be able to make this rig work out on paper with the right 1500 truck, it probably won't be comfortable over the long haul.
People earlier were scoffing over some estimates that the trailer would be closer to GVWR than dry weight... Well you pretty much nailed that issue with the ~8600lb optioned dry weight of the trailer you're considering (bought?).
The 7620lb advertising literature dry weight was a LIE.
It WILL be close to 9900lbs by the time you're loaded and ready to camp.
Guys, when will you ever learn that stuff like "I wouldn't tow a skateboard with a 1500" just isn't productive and does not help to make your case?
Suffice it to say, while you might be able to make this rig work out on paper with the right 1500 truck, it probably won't be comfortable over the long haul.
People earlier were scoffing over some estimates that the trailer would be closer to GVWR than dry weight... Well you pretty much nailed that issue with the ~8600lb optioned dry weight of the trailer you're considering (bought?).
The 7620lb advertising literature dry weight was a LIE.
It WILL be close to 9900lbs by the time you're loaded and ready to camp.
