What kind of RV for FT???
Our family is looking at going full time and we've started our list of needs vs wants for a trailer. But beyond what we want for amenities and a floor plan, what else do we need to think about? We...
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annmariec wrote:gbopp wrote:
Question 2: What do you plan to use for towing your trailer?
We are currently a car free family so we’ll be buying a truck that is suitable for towing a trailer. Most likely looking at something that can tow 10,000 lbs if not a little more.
Figure out what you are going to tow before buying a truck (ideally line up both trailer & truck before buying either).
A key point: rated to tow 10k doesn't mean it can handle a 10k trailer. Particularly for 5th wheels but even bumper pulls, payload of the truck often runs out before the tow rating...a 10k bumper pull may have a 1500lb hitch weight, add in the family plus stuff stored in the truck and a lot of 1/2 ton pickups will be over payload...it's even worse with 5th wheels as the pin weight is typically 20-25% of the trailer weight...this is where moving up to a 3/4 or 1 ton makes a lot of sense.
5th wheels are tow significantly better, they have more headroom than a bumper pull. They are typically cheaper than a motorhome.
