Which truck would be better for my TT
I have a keystone outback 312BH its 35.5 feet long. Here are the specs Shipping weight = 7304 Carrying capacity = 1696 Im trying to decide the best truck to pull this with. Im thinking eithe...
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rbpru wrote:
Sorry folks but facts are facts. I just made a trip from South Bend to Kokomo and back. Flat as a table straight as an arrow. I own a 2011 F-150 4x4 E-boost. I got 22 to 23 mpg with the curse set at 60 mph and I get 15 to 18 in town. Towing I average 10 mpg.
My P tires are cheaper than LTs and I only need 5 quarts of oil instead of the 6 or more.
Shocks and other consumable are generally more expensive on larger vehicles.
The initial cost is much less and yes my wife thinks my F-150 rides like a buck board wagon when not towing.
The disadvantages of the F-150 are simple, about 900 lbs less of cargo capacity and a usable tongue weight of only about 700 lbs. Max cargo gets eaten up very quickly.
Everyone would like a bigger truck but they do come at an increased cost, particularly when used for day to day driving rather than towing.
For some, the difference in cost is well worth it. It always comes down to individual choice.
If you are only putting 5 quarts of oil again, you might want to check your owner's manual. It holds six. :-)
