What is your choice?

X2 for the Winnebago Minnie series. Well built for a lite weight and pulls easily with most 1/2 ton trucks.

I've found the trailers labeled by manufactures as 1/2 ton towable often are not. Their only criteria for labeling as such is the GVWR vs max tow rating of the TV with disregard to hitch/pin weight limitations etc.

Then there is the 2015 Ford F-150 with a payload up to 3300 lbs and pulling 12,200 and all SAE approved....

But it's a 1/2 ton.:B

All you have to do is buy a TT that is designated "1/2 ton towable" by the manufacturer like say a Jayco, Open Range or Keystone and you will be fine. :R

Be wary if considering a "lite-weight" TT to get more trailer, because they build them with thinner, lighter and with less substantial materials which can be less durable with time and more prone to problems. Some frames on lightweights are not that good either (the one fabricated from 3 pieces of 1/8" mild steel welded together). There are some decent TTs but some not so decent ones so shop wisely and ask lots of questions.

You will get opinions ranging from no problem towing over manufacturers ratings (because they're for warranty purposes only) to it's very important to stay within the ratings. Some will also say, which I believe, it's a good idea to take your tow vehicle to a scale to find out what your actual payload capacity is and to not go by the figure on the door pillar sticker. You will find that you will run out of payload capacity well before towing capacity (unless you have a new 2015 F150 with the unbelievable payload and towing capacities).

As said above, one average, you will be limited to a 7K lb or so TT, but that may depend on the actual tongue weight, and some are closer to the higher end of the usual range of 10-15% (of the TT GVW). Do not make a buying decision based on factory TT dry weights because they always go up, and in some cases, substantially. Our tongue wt. for example went from 540 lbs dry to close to 1K lbs after going to a scale with our TT fully loaded for camping, which is nearly 15% of our TT GVW.

A lot will depend on the specifications of your particular F150. Personally, I would not want to tow near a TV's rated towing capacity as I've done that in the past and it was not an enjoyable experience at all.

smsmith wrote:
I have an F150 Ford. What Can anyone give me advice on what Travel Trailer to look into? Moving from a Class A to TT.

The Ford F150 is one of the most configurable trucks on the market, so you can't say you have "a Ford F-150" and expect precise answers. ;)

a LOT more information about your truck is needed.

smsmith wrote:
I have an F150 Ford. What Can anyone give me advice on what Travel Trailer to look into? Moving from a Class A to TT.

It depends as others have said..My '08 has the same GVWR as my older F-250 and over 3/4 ton payload and even at that,i corrected some of Fords misgivings for towing.

So it actually depends on your unit itself,just F-150 is to generic because of older less capable towers.

Equipped right they are very capable towing vehicles as Ford illistrates from the Ford site.

First, as someone who bought a used F150 not thinking about tow capacity, you need to check your door sticker. F150s can have widely different tow ratings based on the option package. Mine only has a 5000 rating, and I got into arguments with several sales guys over how much my truck could tow. The dealer we ended up buying from was the one that when I said, "I can tow 5000 lbs" replied, "let me show you what we've got in that range".

LarryJM wrote:

smsmith wrote:
I have an F150 Ford. What Can anyone give me advice on what Travel Trailer to look into? Moving from a Class A to TT.

Generalities are always a danger, and with the max engine option power is usually not an issue. However, just from the ole dog and tail concept IMO all 1/2T based TV whether PU/SUV should be mated to something in the 22 to 27' range with a GVWR of less than 7K. The third more specific mating is the TW and payload consideration.

My reasoning for this is in general just the weight and robustness of the TV (i.e. tires/suspension/brakes, etc.)

Now many will probably disagree, but the above are my "GENERALIZED" thoughts.

Larry

I'd agree with this answer!

As to specific trailers, I suggest you take a look at the Winnebago Minnie line of trailers. IMHO, they are a little bit above average and have some good floor plans. My 2201DS weighs less than 6500 lbs. fully loaded with gear, food and some water. We picked this model because of the great storage space and an outside kitchen. We don't have a problem taking multi week trips and it tows very easily behind our Tundra.

Good luck in your search! Take plenty of time and look very carefully at as many trailers as you possibly can. By doing so, you can develop a sharper eye for details and construction techniques that can make a difference.

Some F-150s can tow about 8k loaded TT and some are realistically not capable of towing any TT. The more typical ones in the last 15 years can tow about 6k dry TT. If you provide some more details, we can better help you find a good match.

Year, engine, axle ratio, and payload per the tire and loading sticker on the driver's door.

smsmith wrote:
I have an F150 Ford. What Can anyone give me advice on what Travel Trailer to look into? Moving from a Class A to TT.

Generalities are always a danger, and with the max engine option power is usually not an issue. However, just from the ole dog and tail concept IMO all 1/2T based TV whether PU/SUV should be mated to something in the 22 to 27' range with a GVWR of less than 7K. The third more specific mating is the TW and payload consideration.

My reasoning for this is in general just the weight and robustness of the TV (i.e. tires/suspension/brakes, etc.)

Now many will probably disagree, but the above are my "GENERALIZED" thoughts.

Larry

do you know what the tow rating is for that truck. if not go to trailer life web site they have a chart showing tow ratings for many trucks. you will need to know the year, make, engine size and gear ratio to find your tow rating. once you find that out, you can start looking for TT's in that weight range