upgrading tow vehicle and travel trailer
The husband and I are looking to upgrade our camper and tow vehicle. We are looking at the Open Range JT340FLR.I think the full capacity weight is 9030 fully loaded. For a tow vehicle, we are looki...
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No NO NOOOO! That's a big trailer. The F150 is a nice truck for some things, but this is way past its ability. Go with at least a 3/4 ton and preferably diesel. The safety, comfort, longevity is way higher in a truck that is not constantly struggling. Some people will swear by 1/2 tons, but if you have ever towed with both, chances are you would never go back to a 1/2 ton. Keep in mind that long mountain grades are not the only place you will be towing. A good size diesel will be able to get you out of your own way in city traffic, pull straighter and stop straighter and quicker. You won't have to fight it all day long to keep it between the ditches. Al least this has been my experience over the last 15 or so years of TT's. Hope you enjoy your rig as much as we enjoy ours!
