Is a Tundra out of the Question
I think we've settled on a TT, Kodiak 263RLSL Unloaded Weight 5,806 Cargo Capacity 1,794 Hitch 697 Length 31' (this much include hitch) Height 10' 7 Width 8' Fresh Water 52 Waste Water 28 Gre...
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I have to tell you that we had a 2012 F-150 "Heavy" with all the trimmings. Our max trailer weight with fully loaded TT was 8995. We were never at that rating. After a year we upgraded to the F-350, not because the truck couldn't handle it, but because my husband didn't like being near the max capacity of the trailer. We are looking to go full time in two years and we got a deal we couldn't pass up to upgrade the truck.
Yes, its doable. Yes, things will go fine. Yes, you'll be sucking fuel to make the passes if you are heading through the western states, especially if you are at elevation. Yes, you will probably be in the right lane along with the big rigs when pulling up some of the high grade passes that are out west.
Will you feel comfortable with all of that??? Only you know the answer to that. My husband who spent many years in the Army hauling between 100 & 200k a year with all sorts of loads felt that having a vehicle that was not at its maximum was a better decision for our family.
When we hauled the passes with our 150 we averaged 7.3mpg, now with 350 Diesel we averaged 13.9mpg. The cost for diesel in our area is currently the same or less then gas so we actually have saved money with the fuel.
Good Luck on your purchase and enjoy the trip!
Yes, its doable. Yes, things will go fine. Yes, you'll be sucking fuel to make the passes if you are heading through the western states, especially if you are at elevation. Yes, you will probably be in the right lane along with the big rigs when pulling up some of the high grade passes that are out west.
Will you feel comfortable with all of that??? Only you know the answer to that. My husband who spent many years in the Army hauling between 100 & 200k a year with all sorts of loads felt that having a vehicle that was not at its maximum was a better decision for our family.
When we hauled the passes with our 150 we averaged 7.3mpg, now with 350 Diesel we averaged 13.9mpg. The cost for diesel in our area is currently the same or less then gas so we actually have saved money with the fuel.
Good Luck on your purchase and enjoy the trip!
