Living in Cap over trailer full time advice
I am a grad student considering moving to living in a cap over camper full time. Rather than paying rent, I would rather be paying for something I can keep. I have an F250, but do not currently ...
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languiduck wrote:
The F250 has no less hauling capacity that an F350 so I don't understand why folks keep acting as if there's a problem with that.
Let's assume loaded the trailer is 5,000lbs with a 12% tongue weight
Let's say he has a 2000lb cargo capacity and loaded the camper is 1800lbs.
Cargo capacity:
2000lb available
1800lb camper and gear
600lb tongue weight.
Oops, 400lb over weight.
If he had a 1 ton, it might have a 3000lb cargo capacity and he would be within limits.
Of course, likewise that 1800lbs comes off the tow rating but at least on the surface that seems less likely to be a limitation.
Now I'm just making up numbers, he has to get the real numbers (or at least reasonable estimates) but a trailer very much does change the calculations.
