Size of truck
We are ready to purchase our first fifth wheel trailer and are having trouble deciding on the proper truck. Everyone tells us something different. We are looking at a 32 footer. Will an F150 with eco ...
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OP, I made the same exact mistake. I bought an F-150 knowing it was rated for 11,500 lbs. I figure'd I was good. I wish I ran across this website sooner and learned that even Travel Trailers can put down a good sized tongue weight ( always assumed 500 lbs prior, now I know it's a bit more dynamic). So I tried going with the smaller route with the wife, she didn't like anything. So it looked like everything we liked was roughly 28' to 30' and had quite a bit of weight for what we wanted. I also figured I was really pushing my half ton with the rock, dirt, and lumber I like to haul for projects (myself, friends and family). So I figure'd I'd skip the upgrade game and just get a 1-ton and call it done. Maybe in 15 years I'll think of getting another truck, but I should be good knowing what my wife and I like now.
