2019 Cross country RV trip planning
Hello, everyone. This is Lily & Richard. We are new to RV life. Just retired, got a 2014 Crossroad Sunset 5th wheel RV & 2010 Ford F-150 4X4 Supercab XLT 514L V8. Planning our 2019 cross country RV...
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Start removing as much weight as possible, especially from the truck, anything not necessary for the trip. Don't fill water tank in between CG. or only leave enough to wash up. Be honest with yourselves when dumping unneeded weight, like clothes, canned goods, etc.
Here's a link to routing your trip. Copy and paste in your browser.
https://www.flattestroute.com/
Surprisingly, buying less of a truck with a smaller engine doesn't save gas. Your truck will work harder and therefore suck up more gas than normal. Your brakes will be compromised, so keep plenty of space between cars (four second rule, maybe six or seven in your case) to make up the added stopping distance. Have your brakes and truck bearings checked often. They can burn out from the added weight they are carrying and not designed for. Another weak link are the truck tires which are not designed to carry the extra weight over and above factory recommendations.
Here's a link to routing your trip. Copy and paste in your browser.
https://www.flattestroute.com/
Surprisingly, buying less of a truck with a smaller engine doesn't save gas. Your truck will work harder and therefore suck up more gas than normal. Your brakes will be compromised, so keep plenty of space between cars (four second rule, maybe six or seven in your case) to make up the added stopping distance. Have your brakes and truck bearings checked often. They can burn out from the added weight they are carrying and not designed for. Another weak link are the truck tires which are not designed to carry the extra weight over and above factory recommendations.
