Opinion on model of TT

“I have a 2019 F150 with tow package so I'm good for TV.”

For some TTs, yes. What’s the payload and max tow weight?

You've pretty much described our trailer.....2020 Outback 252urs.

Really can't tell you what manufacturers to go with as they all have similar build quality in a certain price range.

That's great to know..Thanks for the name..I will have a look at the Outback..Are you happy with your purchase.

Al

Arbogastrvs.com I'm not saying this is necessarily the place to buy one - but they have a great search function that will let you sort by features. Other large dealers have similar search capabilities. Lets you poke around and look at how different sizes offer a separate bedroom, for example.

Once I found a floor plan that I liked, then I searched different companies to see who offered what I wanted (there were several). Hint: if you start with Thor Industries or Forest River, you will find dozens of sub-companies, each with their own models. Once you have a few models narrowed down - you start searching for them :-)

For someone who has never towed, or vacationed in an RV, i suggest you visit a local RV show if they start up again..

There you can walk in and out of many different manufacturers, and floor plans...

Narrow down you list once you have seen the choices..

Get your list of questions together and make a round 2...

You need to know what "tow package" you have, the Max Tow Package is much more capable than the basic. Also check if you have the Max Payload Package to determine how much you can carry. All F150s are not created equal.

ford truck guy..I have actually been to a lot of previous shows and hope to see one the year if the big C settles down. I'm still leaning towards a trailer that's a couple of years old..Let the previous owner deal with the depreciation and repairs hopefully.

lynnmor..IT's the 3.5 EcoBoost, with trailer package bringing it to 12700 lbs.

And Deb and Ed..Thanks for the link I will have a look.

Cheers
Al

A better way to go about your search, since you already have a truck, is to determine what the limitations of your 1/2 ton truck are and then shop for a trailer at you can tow with the truck. Hint, I would guess payload or rear axle are going to be your limiting factor. You are probably looking at a trailer that will be less than 8000 lb. Check the stickers on the driver side door, they will tell you what your limits are.

Good Luck!

Keystone Outback 277RL fits your description. It's a bit long and heavy. Verify your truck is up for it.

station71 wrote:
ford truck guy..I have actually been to a lot of previous shows and hope to see one the year if the big C settles down. I'm still leaning towards a trailer that's a couple of years old..Let the previous owner deal with the depreciation and repairs hopefully.

lynnmor..IT's the 3.5 EcoBoost, with trailer package bringing it to 12700 lbs.

And Deb and Ed..Thanks for the link I will have a look.

Cheers
Al

I have a 2019 3.5L Ecoboost Screw 4WD with the Max Tow Package. Are you aware that you must have the 20" wheel option to get the 12,700 lbs, otherwise you are still at the same 10,700 lbs as the Heavy Duty Tow package.

Main reason why is that you get a $1000 discount over buying all the options included in the Max Tow Package separately, and on top of that, you get the heavier Duty hitch for the Max Tongue Weight. So you aren't actually paying more, but less for the Max Tow Package.

You are actually paying for that 12,700 lbs towing when you get the 20" wheel option. The added tow capacity doesn't come from the wheels, Ford also upgrades the rear axle to a 4050# rating and also changed the steering gear and upgrades the stabilizer bar. The steering wheel will take more turns to turn the same radius, giving you more control and easier steering when it's towing a load.

Personally, I didn't know this when I bought my truck as the brochure and owner's manual state 12,700# without the requirement for the 20" Wheel option. Only the ordering guide and website builder's guide mention this which I did confirm. I have 18" wheels and I do not have the 4050# rear axle rating but the standard 3800# rear axle rating.

However all this was new for 2018 to give it more towing capcity. The 2017 F150 with the 3800 lbs rated rear axle, had a tow capacity of 11,500#. Don't know why Ford didn't rate the same for the 18" wheel option instead of defaulting back to the lower standard HD tow package rating. Maybe because it's only a difference of 800 lbs. , don't know.

However with Travel Trailers and towing with a 1/2 ton truck, they rarely exceed the tow rating but often exceed the payload rating and rear axle rating. So find your hitch rating and don't exceed that. You should stick to campers around 8500 lbs totally loaded or around 6500 lbs dry from the factory OR UNDER to be on the safe side. Most hitch weight when loaded are 13% of the travel trailers total loaded weight but can often go over 15% depending on the trailer. If over 15%, that would limit you to a travel trailer under 6000 lbs if you plan to load it full and full of water. Always go to a weigh station and get your axle weights. Sometimes readjusting your weight distribution hitch several times is needed to get you within your axle ratings and GVWR.

If you really want to tow a heavy trailer that over 32' overall, 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks do a much much better job at towing them.

Also consider getting LT tires and getting rid of your P series (Passenger Car) tires, as the added side wall stiffness will help you keep better control of the rig and reduce side to side wallowing of the truck in winds due to the P series tire's weak sidewalls. That's why Ford also offers LT tires as an option when ordering.

BTW, my 2019 as seen configured in my signature, has 1831 lbs of payload. My previous 2016 which was configured the same but had a 5.0L, 6 speed transmission, and 3.73 geared 9.75" rear differential was rated at 1890 lbs payload. Both my 2016 and 2019 had 3800 lbs rear axle ratings.

If you have a Lariat, Platinum, or King Ranch, your payload will be much lower requiring a smaller and lighter travel trailer than even stated above.

Good luck finding a camper.