1st time 5er buyer needs advice
We've owned 2 pop-ups in the past and currently own a hybrid trailer. Camped next to a 5th wheel this weekend that really caught my attention. It's an Open Range Light and appealed to me because it ca...
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I recently retired (early, unplanned).. and we decided we want to travel around the country, but can't leave our dog behind. So 5th wheel it is. I had 2012 F250 diesel.
after looking at the trailers, all the ones we would be happy spending a couple months in will put the 250 right at its carrying capacity. (Sure wish I had bought the 350 last year instead..)
but a dually would be better. we had a dually before, and really (really!) liked how stable it was towing... (we tow an enclosed car hauler with my custom 1955 f100 in it, 7000lb loaded).
so, as luck would have it, I found a 2012 f350 dually for a couple grand more than my 250 was worth and it had less miles than the 250,
and less age. so I extended my warranty too!..
now I don't have to think about weight.
after looking at the trailers, all the ones we would be happy spending a couple months in will put the 250 right at its carrying capacity. (Sure wish I had bought the 350 last year instead..)
but a dually would be better. we had a dually before, and really (really!) liked how stable it was towing... (we tow an enclosed car hauler with my custom 1955 f100 in it, 7000lb loaded).
so, as luck would have it, I found a 2012 f350 dually for a couple grand more than my 250 was worth and it had less miles than the 250,
and less age. so I extended my warranty too!..
now I don't have to think about weight.
