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...
Install a good WDH with sway control and try your truck. If it doesn't work out, trade up. You are certainly pushing the limits, but a lot of it depends on your comfort level when driving the combo and how well the hitch and load are set.