Couple's trailer, tow vehicle, garage size
Hi, We are new to both this forum and to RVing. We've had small (tiny) trailers in the past, but we're now retired and want to spend anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks a year in an RV spread out througho...
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What is the length of the garage available? Good chance you can select a bigger cab and make it fit. The RegCab long bed F150 is 228" long. The SuperCrew 5.5' bed is only 232".
I would definetly go 1/2 ton truck over a midsize. The midsize isn't much smaller and you can buy a 1/2 ton with better suspension for towing.
The V8 in the jeep should be enough power unless you get into extreme altitudes.
I would suggest one of the eco-boost (turbo) engine options if you will spend a lot of time in Colorado. Naturally Aspirated engines lose 3-4% of power for every 1000ft above sea level due to thin air, so get up above 10,000ft and you are down by 30-40%. A turbo will compensate by pressurizing the incoming air so you lose very little power at altitude.
I would definetly go 1/2 ton truck over a midsize. The midsize isn't much smaller and you can buy a 1/2 ton with better suspension for towing.
The V8 in the jeep should be enough power unless you get into extreme altitudes.
I would suggest one of the eco-boost (turbo) engine options if you will spend a lot of time in Colorado. Naturally Aspirated engines lose 3-4% of power for every 1000ft above sea level due to thin air, so get up above 10,000ft and you are down by 30-40%. A turbo will compensate by pressurizing the incoming air so you lose very little power at altitude.
