Found a TT, what tow vehicle do I need?
I found a TT 26ft, 7600gvw and dry hitch 450lbs.not sure how big of a truck I need. i did find a 2011 f150 5.0 fx4 gcvw of 15,100lbs. GVW 7350 and payload 1560. With tow package. It is too small?
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alexleblanc wrote:PAThwacker wrote:
At campgrounds: 8 lugs rule all. I only see 1/2 ton crowd on this forum.
come to Canada, 1/2 ton's rule the campgrounds. Mostly because the cost of trucks is much higher here and people seem to tough it out with the 1/2 tons. I love my F250, but the F150 was a great matched tow vehicle with my previous TT.
I don't know where PAT camps -- maybe exclusively at RV resorts and such -- but at 'normal' state parks and such around here, there are lots of 1/2 ton trucks (or smaller) towing all sorts of trailers. I'm actually often surprised at the combos I see -- they would give some folks on here nightmares! And yet, some how, some way, they are at the GC having a good time!
As the OP has indicated, there is more to the equation than just finding the ideal tow vehicle. For many of us, our tow vehicle is used for far more than just towing. For our family, where towing is only 5-10% of the annual mileage and things like unloaded mpg, ride comfort, size and ease of maneuverability factor in, we decided we are fine "making due" with a 1/2 ton SUV for our relatively few and short camping trips. Sure, we don't have a ton of GVWR to spare and aren't winning races up the hills, but we are happy with our decision.
Good luck!
