Chevy or Ford
I'm sure this has been discussed plenty. But I'm hoping to get some opinions based on my set-up. I'm hauling a 30' Jayco 5200 dry & 7600 GVWR. I'll be in the market soon for a new truck. I'll apolo...
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rhagfo wrote:Wow that thing is heavier than i thought.. I looked it up quick and i think the weight i found was not 4x4 and was not a diesel. My bad....:BKevin O. wrote:rhagfo wrote:I'm almost willing to bet my f150 weighs about the same as your 12 year old dodge...Aat wrote:
I pulled a 9200lb trailer from California to Virginia with a 2011 Ecoboost. That engine will pull all day, but has no compression braking. Coming down the Rockies and the Smokies made for some white knuckle drives and very hot brakepads. Based on those experiences, I bit the bullet and traded for a Duramax. Pulling isn't everything...
Ah Men brother!!
This is the part of the 1/2 ton TV, that just gets to me, an F150 or Chev 1500 can have GVWR of about 8,200#, at the GVWR they have 2,500 to 3,000# of payload (please note not exact figures, but close enough) so 8,200-3,000# puts the base truck at about 5,200#, that is light for something pulling a 35' to 38' TT with.
Next post with the 1/2 tonner is how do I cure my sway! When I get passed by a semi the trailer starts to sway, I have to hit the trailer brakes and get it under control. Real bad case of the tail wagging the dog.
To the OP, this is a hint! If you want to enjoy the tow as much as the camping get a 3/4 ton (250/2500) don't care if it gas or diesel, although I am a bit biased, diesel makes it even better.
I would not be too sure.
Ready to tow with just me in it it weighs 7,400#
I have an in bed tool box that holds the pin stabilizer, some light weight fencing for the dogs, Maybe 200# at most, and about 120# or less for the hitch.
That and I have a 1,000# engine up front!
