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Jan 23, 2014Explorer
My 2003 F-150 was 0-500 pounds over GVWR every camping trip for 2 summers. It handled great when my Reese DC was correctly adjusted. Such is the experience of many overloaded RVers.
Now find how many people in that situation upgrade their TV with more capability. Every one in my informal survey thought the difference was significantly improved. Some were previously "happy" with how the overloaded TV handled, some were a bit nervous. All seemed surprised at just how well their upgraded TV improved the comfort of towing.
As a card carrying member of the weight police, I don't recommend people plan to purchase an RV/TV combo that puts them overloaded, especially newbies to RV towing. It would be fine with a good hitch. But it could be a lot better!
Besides comfort, most half tons or smaller when towing a TT that puts them at/over GVWR also puts them at/over rear axle ratings.
Now find how many people in that situation upgrade their TV with more capability. Every one in my informal survey thought the difference was significantly improved. Some were previously "happy" with how the overloaded TV handled, some were a bit nervous. All seemed surprised at just how well their upgraded TV improved the comfort of towing.
As a card carrying member of the weight police, I don't recommend people plan to purchase an RV/TV combo that puts them overloaded, especially newbies to RV towing. It would be fine with a good hitch. But it could be a lot better!
Besides comfort, most half tons or smaller when towing a TT that puts them at/over GVWR also puts them at/over rear axle ratings.
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