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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Not enough truck. The 3.31 axle will kill you, plus the payload and tow ratings will be maxed out, if not exceeded.
Go ahead and tow with it now that you have the trailer, but I'd expect you'll not be real happy with the experience, especially if hills are involved. You will probably end up wanting more truck. That's a lot of trailer for any half ton, even a heavy duty one.
Go ahead and tow with it now that you have the trailer, but I'd expect you'll not be real happy with the experience, especially if hills are involved. You will probably end up wanting more truck. That's a lot of trailer for any half ton, even a heavy duty one.
