I have a keystone outback 312BH its 35.5 feet long.Here are the specsShipping weight = 7304Carrying capacity = 1696Im trying to decide the best truck to pull this with. Im thinking either the Tundra "I love Toyota" or the Ford F150. Here are some comparisons between the two trucks. Been researching and this is what I came up with.F150 vs Tundra Towing capacityF150 = 11,800Tundra = 10,200------------------GCWRhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_combined_weight_ratingF150 = 17000Tundra = 16000------------------GVWRhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_vehicle_weight_ratingF150 = 7000Tundra = 7000------------------GAWRhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_axle_weight_ratingF150 Front = 3525Rear = 3800Tundra Front = 3900Rear = 4150-------------------Load Capacity "from sticker inside driver door"F150 = 1810Tundra = 1202-------------------Horse Power/ Torquehttp://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/towing/towing-capacity/information/horsepower-versus-torque.htmF150 HP = 365 @ 5000 rpm Torque = 420 @ 2500 rpm TundraHP = 381 @ 5600 rpmTorque = 401 @ 3600 rpm---------------------Gas milage "under normal driving"F150 City = 16Highway = 22Average = 18TundraCity = 13Highway = 18Average = 15What would you guys suggest?

honestly, and everyone knows how I feel about F150, or 1500 series truck. But your best bet with that TT would be a properly equipped F250, or other 2500 series truck.

Joseph4200 wrote:I have a keystone outback 312BH its 35.5 feet long.Im trying to decide the best truck to pull this with. Im thinking either the Tundra "I love Toyota" or the Ford F150.What would you guys suggest?Neither. For a trailer that heavy you'd want at least a 3/4 ton.

I have an Outback 298RE (Rear Living room with opposing slides) and slide in the bed room (closet). It is also 35 1/2 feet long and I would not even remotely consider towing it with a 1500 or 150. You need a 250 or 2500 at least for a comfortable ride. With weight of trailer, tanks, battery, and all your personal items, you will be over 10,000 pounds.

You will be at/over capacity with a 150 or the tundra with the nod toward the 150 as the better of the two.However, if you are buying, you should go with a 250 at a minimum. And check the cargo capacity in the door - the higher the number, the better.I think a few of those wikipedia numbers are a bit skewed, would be better to get the numbers from the respective manufacturer sites.Regardless, if you are shopping, I would go with a 3/4 ton.Will the 1/2 pull it? Yes. Will a 3/4 ton pull it more comfortably? Yes.With a trailer that size/weight, you can expect to add bags, LT E range tires, etc, to make it feel as comfortable as the 250/350.

Im with the vote of neither. You have to assume you will be close to GVWR for the trailer (sum of dry weight and cargo capacity) so you will be around 9K when said and done. Too much weight for a 1/2 ton. You need a 3/4 ton.Mike

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Hannibal
Explorer
Dec 16, 2016
Lantley wrote:
Hannibal wrote:
I've owned six diesels. Nothing special about them. Once the novelty wears off, it's just a noisy, stinky engine that can't rev. There are countless gas engines with well over 200k miles that are still running strong. Just the same, I'm glad your 15 year old truck makes you happy. :B

Your description does not describe a modern day diesel truck however it does describe the diesels of yesteryear.

Yes they were much simpler and cheaper then.:B
Lantley
Nomad
Dec 15, 2016
Hannibal wrote:
I've owned six diesels. Nothing special about them. Once the novelty wears off, it's just a noisy, stinky engine that can't rev. There are countless gas engines with well over 200k miles that are still running strong. Just the same, I'm glad your 15 year old truck makes you happy. :B

Your description does not describe a modern day diesel truck however it does describe the diesels of yesteryear.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Dec 15, 2016
A bit late to the party but, yes a 3/4 ton minimum. And that trailer will be maxed out on its GVWR loaded for a trip, unless you travel with very minimal stuff. Which isn't why people buy an RV!

My trailer loaded for a weekend weighs 9200lbs! It's dry weight is 7100lbs with a 4000lb CCC. Its GVWR is 11,200lbs. I pack with enough stuff to camp/vacation comfortably!

OP neither of the trucks you mention will be good, except maybe a properly optioned F150!
Hannibal
Explorer
Dec 15, 2016
I've owned six diesels. Nothing special about them. Once the novelty wears off, it's just a noisy, stinky engine that can't rev. There are countless gas engines with well over 200k miles that are still running strong. Just the same, I'm glad your 15 year old truck makes you happy. :B
ppine
Explorer II
Dec 15, 2016
I don't know why people seem to resist buying a larger truck for towing say over 5,000 pounds. They also resist buying a diesel.

I have one ton Ford with the last of the 7.3 liter diesels. It is the best daily driver I have ever had out of more than 30 vehicles. It is actually going up in value and is 15 years old. It is worth half of what I paid for it. With 160 k miles it is just getting broken in. A gas truck would be on the last leg of its life and worth very little in comparison.
Wanderlost
Nomad II
Nov 25, 2016
I drive a 2015 F-150 Lariat double cab short bed, Ecoboot engine with max tow package. I can tow our Rockwood 2906ws, but it's not a comfortable pairing.

We tow with WLToo's daily ride: a 2014 F-350 King Ranch double cab long bed, diesel. Pulls Steinholz like he's not even back there. He also gets a respectable mpg when pulling, and really nice mpg when running unencumbered. I like the F-350 so much that if/when WLToo's Parkinson's gets really bad, we'll keep the F-350 over my F-150, nice as it is.

We went with a used F-350 diesel because the new F250s were more expensive. Also, we went with diesel because it's so much easier to maneuver truck and trailer through the truck diesel fuel points than to try and maneuver around the gas pumps, where cars are so quick to cut you off and the pump placements are very difficult to maneuver trailers through.

So I'll join the crowds saying "not an F-150 or a Tundra," and "get a diesel." Whether it's a 250/2500 or a used 350/3500 series will depend on your pocketbook comfort.
ppine
Explorer II
Nov 22, 2016
I agree with DinTulsa.
It is supposed to be fun. Straining a truck to its limits is never fun. It is nervewracking, and often expensive.
arkieguide
Explorer
Nov 21, 2016
I have pulled and carried both 35 foot trailers and 35 5th wheels,with slides, i like the f 150 but all ways got a 3/4 ton for that size trailer.Even then at times I could have used a 1 ton dually, for stability. In the old days we pulled 35 foot trailers with 6 cyc. chevy's and v/8 flathead fords, ---- BUT - the weigh was not even close to today's travel trailers.I use my 1/2 ton for travel trailers up to 28 foot and 22 foot 5th wheels.Over that get a bigger truck.
Dennis_Smith
Explorer
Nov 21, 2016
We have a F250 and pull a 22 foot trailer. I have no towing issues. Big truck little trailer, works perfect. Bought truck used so same price as a 150. Gas 5.7 10 MPG
Coffee_Grinder
Explorer
Nov 20, 2016
I pull 7000 lbs with my Tundra with no issues, however I bucked a 13 mph wind and got 6.5mph. I have been through the Rockies as well. Having said all that a 3/4 will make towing easier but I wouldn't change trucks unless I went to a heavier tt

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