New to TT and TVs - Budget truck for 5200 lbs max
Hitch Weight of TT = 484 lbs
GVWR of TT = 4450 lbs
Family of 4 in truck = ~600 lbs
Truck Cargo = ~150lbs
Total = 5200 lbs towing capacity
So I am looking at a modest TT (2018 Heartland Mallard M185) for my soon to be family of 4 consisting of 2 adults and 2 children under 5. I am looking for a towing vehicle that fits the bill and is around 10k (must have 4wd). I live at 8000ft and will be mostly towing around the mountains at altitude. This vehicle will be pretty much solely used for 3-season towing for camping on the weekends and driving around the mountains to trailheads for backpacking trips.
I am thinking just about any truck will do for such a lightweight TT.. have been looking at mid-2000s gas F150s with 150k or less miles. It looks like I will want a crew cab for room for family. I am new to towing and owning a truck so am looking for suggestions or pointers on reliable TVs and what to look for and/or avoid! Thanks for all your help!
GVWR of TT = 4450 lbs
Family of 4 in truck = ~600 lbs
Truck Cargo = ~150lbs
Total = 5200 lbs towing capacity
So I am looking at a modest TT (2018 Heartland Mallard M185) for my soon to be family of 4 consisting of 2 adults and 2 children under 5. I am looking for a towing vehicle that fits the bill and is around 10k (must have 4wd). I live at 8000ft and will be mostly towing around the mountains at altitude. This vehicle will be pretty much solely used for 3-season towing for camping on the weekends and driving around the mountains to trailheads for backpacking trips.
I am thinking just about any truck will do for such a lightweight TT.. have been looking at mid-2000s gas F150s with 150k or less miles. It looks like I will want a crew cab for room for family. I am new to towing and owning a truck so am looking for suggestions or pointers on reliable TVs and what to look for and/or avoid! Thanks for all your help!
