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rbpru
Oct 29, 2014Explorer II
When we first started the DW and I rented a 24 ft. trailer to try this RV thing. The specs. for the F-150 said I had said it could handle the load. I did not think about the little V6.
The first sign of trouble was a top end of 60 to 65 mph on the flat and 50 to 55 mph on anything that resembled a hill. Also it took a lot of practice to keep the 200 hp. motor rpm under 3000 rpm.
It was a fun, albeit slow trip, once we figured out the limits of the TV. The Ozarks that fall were at their color peek. We learned a lot about gas stations, turning around on country roads, wind buffing, floor plans and I host of other things the first time RVer has to learn.
The first sign of trouble was a top end of 60 to 65 mph on the flat and 50 to 55 mph on anything that resembled a hill. Also it took a lot of practice to keep the 200 hp. motor rpm under 3000 rpm.
It was a fun, albeit slow trip, once we figured out the limits of the TV. The Ozarks that fall were at their color peek. We learned a lot about gas stations, turning around on country roads, wind buffing, floor plans and I host of other things the first time RVer has to learn.
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