New trailer
Hey guys, We are trading in our 2009 Surveyor on a 2022 Open Range 26BH. It is 29 feet, Gross weight 6500, with a dry weight of 4700 Lbs. My truck (2013 f150 5.0) has a tow limit of 7700. The weight ...
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I don't have a similar trailer. Well I do, a 28' enclosed v nose running around 6klbs.
But I did have a 2011 F150, light duty, XL 5.0 as a company truck and I can say I towed a whole lot heavier than that with it and the 5.0/6 speed combo has enough power to keep you running with traffic, even up most grades. 10 years ago, I'm pretty sure that was the best towing combo in a half ton, save for maybe the Vortec Max GMs.
For long distance and high profile like a TT, I would still feel comfortable with that truck.
But I did have a 2011 F150, light duty, XL 5.0 as a company truck and I can say I towed a whole lot heavier than that with it and the 5.0/6 speed combo has enough power to keep you running with traffic, even up most grades. 10 years ago, I'm pretty sure that was the best towing combo in a half ton, save for maybe the Vortec Max GMs.
For long distance and high profile like a TT, I would still feel comfortable with that truck.
