Towing Capacity
We just purchased a new 2017 Forest River Salem Hemisphere 299 RE. Dry weight=7,439 lbs, hitch weight=730 lbs. We own a 2013 Ford F-150 XLT 1/2 ton with a towing capacity of 8,000 lbs and a 3:31 re...
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ike1450 wrote:
Do we need to move up to up a 3/4 ton with a towing capacity of 10,000-11,000?
You don't "have" to do it, unless you want to have a great rving experience instead of an okay time. I have owned five half tons and five three quarter ton pickups in the last fourteen years. I keep trying to make do with the lighter duty models and end up spending the money for a more capable unit. Have fun.
Having said that, if your traveling is not too ambitious, you can probably make do with the F-150. Be prepared to make tire and suspension upgrades if you choose this route.
