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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mbopp
Explorer
Sep 08, 2016
Loaded, the trailer will be at 1000#+ on the tongue.
Much as I like my EB F150, it's not enough truck for that trailer.
Joseph4200
Explorer
Sep 08, 2016
I would be using this truck as my every day vehicle to and from work which is like a 20 mile trip one way.
IdaD
Explorer
Sep 08, 2016
Agree with the others on a heavy duty truck. Gas or diesel is a preference thing at that weight, although the diesel will perform better. To me it's worth a little more up front to get the diesel because it gets better fuel economy and performs better, and you get better resale on the back end.
93Cobra2771
Explorer
Sep 08, 2016
Joseph4200 wrote:
250 with a gas or diesel engine?

Either will get the job done. I would go with a diesel, but initial cost and maintenance costs are way more.

It's all about how you are using it when NOT towing and whether you can stomach the additional operating costs associated with a diesel.
Joseph4200
Explorer
Sep 08, 2016
250 with a gas or diesel engine?
Walaby
Explorer II
Sep 08, 2016
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
93Cobra2771
Explorer
Sep 08, 2016
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.
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Sep 08, 2016
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.
SoundGuy
Explorer
Sep 08, 2016
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.
Terryallan
Explorer II
Sep 08, 2016
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.

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