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 ...
Forum Discussion
rhagfo wrote:
When looking at towing 9,000 to 11,000# as rated for some F150, think about this, would you feel safe driving this main state highway? These are some pictures my DW took on our return from the North Coast of Oregon on Highway 26. Those of you from the Portland area know this road well. This is the route from Portland to the North Coast area, speed limit 55, most do 60+.
I'm missing your point, towing is risky regardless of rig or road. If towing stable is a concern, then a 1/2 T with a fiver (within ratings) is going to be more stable than the majority of TTs. If stopping stability is the issue, it is the trailer brakes that stop the trailer and having well maintained trailer brakes and a good controller is more important than the vehicle in front of the trailer (again within ratings). If stopping distance is the concern, then loading the truck's rear axle to it's maximum should be a good thing since it results in a higher coefficient of friction between the tires and the road and delays ABS activation.
