safe towing-camper package?
I need experienced advice on camper weight and towing. The last time I had a camper was a Six-Pac 8ft on a F150 SB and comfortably towed a 20ft boat, no hitch extension. I now have a 97 F250 SB, 460...
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Sorry, having trouble posting and editing. Here's what I wanted to post before. Maybe it will work this time:
If your boat trailer is set up properly, you should have 420 lb (10%) tongue weight. This weight is part of your payload, since it goes on the truck suspension. Most extensions will reduce your hitch rating, so if you need an extension, a SuperHitch is needed. I also tow a similar weight tandem boat trailer with a good size tongue, and found a super extra long drawbar does the trick with no de-rating and no negative effect on the surge brakes.
https://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/Hidden-Hitch/80232.html
https://www.etrailer.com/question-29445.html
If your boat trailer is set up properly, you should have 420 lb (10%) tongue weight. This weight is part of your payload, since it goes on the truck suspension. Most extensions will reduce your hitch rating, so if you need an extension, a SuperHitch is needed. I also tow a similar weight tandem boat trailer with a good size tongue, and found a super extra long drawbar does the trick with no de-rating and no negative effect on the surge brakes.
https://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/Hidden-Hitch/80232.html
https://www.etrailer.com/question-29445.html
