fla-gypsy wrote:
Orcusomega wrote:
fla-gypsy wrote:
I concur with what the others are saying and I hate to be the one to do it but it needs to be said, That is a LOT of trailer for that truck. Being a person that believes you should always stay within the manufacturers established limits, that concerns me with the TT you have particulary the GVWR/payload issue. I would recommend you stay close to home until you have researched the trucks actual capacity a little better.
First off, THANKS for the heads up on weight - I've had people sheepishly make comments, it is definitely a huge factor!
I looked up the max towing capacity for my truck, a 2010 F150 5.4 SuperCrew 4x4, and based on my engine and axle ratio, it is saying 8100lbs as max weight (source: http://www.ford.com/assets/pdf/towing/10FLMrvF150sep09.pdf) - so I should be 1000lb safe before loading. Since I am not boondocking, I don't need to carry any clean water (I'll be at campgrounds with local water) and minimal in grey/black. Weight is definitely a concern, and based on these numbers the I think I am OK... That said, since this is our first, we will likely be upgrading the truck next year if we find using it more thank once a month or so...
Bob
Bob I guess what I wanted you to see is that the tow rating is only half of the equation and most people mistakenly assume if the tow rating is OK then everything else is too but not so. A 7k TT will have a tongue weight that could easily exceed 1000 lbs and if your truck only has 1400lbs (just an example, I have no idea what yours is) of payload you will exceed your GVWR/payload rating and still be well under the tow rating. I am a firm believer that the truck makers establish maximum ratings for good reasons. There is also the RAWR along with tire/wheel ratings to consider. Keep reading up on these things and you will work out the proper equation or get another truck, I prefer the latter (LOL).
I've done a ton of thinking on this, and have decided that the TV needs an upgrade... I have been looking around, and think I have settled on a 2011 F350 Super Duty King Ranch, diesel. There is one nearby that is reasonably priced, and if I really want the family to be safe and to enjoy the new lifestyle, we need to have a better platform to work off of. The good news is my payments will be about the same, tad higher but not enough to care, honestly, but with the towing package, mirrors, and most importantly 14,000 towing capacity, it should be a relative walk in the park...
I know, I could save some $$ with a lower trim package, but long hauls will call for comfy vehicles... This particular one already has rear air bags installed to help with leveling (not to replace load bars. Obviously) and a lot of really nice interior options...
That said, does anyone have any experiences with this model/trim?
Bob
