Newbie needs help with tow ability
I am hoping to get your advice and help. We have recently upgraded to a 2018 sunset trail 291RK that is 33.33 feet long and weighs 5600 lbs dry weight. We are trading in a 2006 Ford F 150 that we were...
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Nothing in the numbers you gave tells the tow capacity. I doubt you're gaining much ability, if any. An equivalent 250 is and extra $20,000? Either what you're buying is super cheap or the 250 is way overpriced. Or, were you looking at a diesel 250? They would be significantly more but the diesel engine is unnecessary.
If your trailer is 5,600 dry it will likely be 6,500 or higher loaded up. That will likely put over 1,0000 pounds of tongue weight on the truck. Add in the weight distributing hitch (around 75 to 100 pounds), the family, firewood, bikes, generator, etc. and you will likely be pushing the limits of the truck's payload.
If you have a very small family and travel light you will likely be well withing the specs of the old or new truck.
If your trailer is 5,600 dry it will likely be 6,500 or higher loaded up. That will likely put over 1,0000 pounds of tongue weight on the truck. Add in the weight distributing hitch (around 75 to 100 pounds), the family, firewood, bikes, generator, etc. and you will likely be pushing the limits of the truck's payload.
If you have a very small family and travel light you will likely be well withing the specs of the old or new truck.
