Will my application work?

tgreensrm wrote:
I'm new to the RV arena. I'm narrowing my options for purchase of a travel trailer to use 2 or 3 times per year to attend hobby shows. I have a 2015 F-150 supercrew cab/short bed with tow pkg, 3.5 ecoboost. I believe the truck is rated to tow 11,700lbs. I'm looking at a 37' trailer with a dry weight of 8600 lbs. The more research I do online, the more info. I find is required. I'm having a tough time finding all the specs. I've towed many trailers in my life, most recently an enclosed car trailer. I have a Reese sway bar kit. I don't think I should have any problem. Common sense tells me all should be fine. Anyone provide any major concerns that I'm missing? Thank you!

I think you need to reevaluate your tow rating, make sure what your rating is: 2015 Towing guide Ford F-150

I'd be more concerned with payload, as 8,600 dry brochure weight can be 9K by the time it hits the dealer lot, and 9,500 (very conservatively) ready for a trip. That means a tongue weight of 1,300 to 1,500 with weight distributing hitch and you could be at or over the payload capacity of your F-150, before people get in the truck and that is with an empty bed.

And this is all best case. I'd be looking for a smaller trailer, or a bigger truck.