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HikingBound
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Mar 12, 2015

First Time TT Buyer

We have just started looking into purchasing a bumper hitch travel trailer (first time buyers). I have done some reach search online and spoke with a local dealership. There is so much information out there, that it can be a bit over whelming.
We have a Ford F150 Lariat 4x4, Supercrew, Ecoboost 3.5L V6, 145" wheelbase, Towing Pkg, Truck GVWR Pkg 7200, Trailer Brake & Sway Control, 3.55 (Axle Ratio).
Ford's Towing Guide for our truck states: GCWR 15,500 lbs, Max Loaded TT 9,600 lbs
We looked at a used 2014 Gulf Stream Innsbruck 295SBM.
Specs per salesman: 29'length and that we should not have a problem pulling it with our truck.
Online Gulf Stream website has the following specs for this TT:
Length 34'3"
Height 11'1"
GVWR Dry Weight 7,320 lbs.
Hitch Weight 1,010 lbs.
Net Carrying Capacity 2,290 lbs.
My question is, can our truck really tow a TT at this weight and length safely? If not, I would greatly appreciated any suggestions on size and what are a few quality built brands.
Thank you in advance!!

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