Looking at a Jayco White Hawk 28DSBH
Hello Everyone. I've been researching travel trailers for over 6 months and have found this forum extremely valuable. Thanks to all that take the time to respond to the questions posted by the membe...
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brulaz wrote:thomasmnile wrote:
X2 on truck payload. Ram and Chevy half tons seems to come up short there, The F-150 with the Ecoboost, max tow/max payload package might do it for you, but at a price. Alternatively, the F-150 with the 5.0 V8 (not your father's 5.0) and the 8200 gvw package and max tow will you get you close to the EB version's numbers at a lower price.
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Ford's HD Payload package (8200# GVWR) really turns the truck into a different beast, something in between an F150 and F250. Wish I had one.
It comes with 7 lug wheels and HD rear axle (higher rGAWR), stiffer suspension (leafs and shocks) and LT tires instead of the P metrics. The suspension/tires alone would be worth it as the regular F150's is pretty wimpy.
It's just not available in all models and usually has to be ordered. Hard to find a used one too.
You're right, here in the States, Ford dealers don't seem to stock a lot of the 5.0 versions with the 8200 GVW option and Max Tow. Played around with Ford's build and price on their website and then directed to dealer inventory looking for a match. Found a few in 4WD version only, and one 2WD among dealerships within 200 miles of me.
