New F150, soliciting input before buying a TT
Wife and I have been without an RV for a couple of years are are ready to get back in the game. Current tow vehicle is a 2017 F150, supercrew, 5.0 liter, 3.55 rear, 4x4. It has to tow package that...
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First of all, the published hitch weights are almost meaningless. They often don't include the propane or batteries and never include anything you put in the front storage compartment. With that in mind, the Flagstaff should put about 690 lbs. on the ball and the Imagine about 800 lbs. In either case, you will need a weight-distributing hitch for multiple reasons. The best way to calculate your payload (stickers don't reflect true weights with occupants, full fuel, junk, etc.) is to weigh your truck at the nearest CAT scale with all that stuff on board. Add in another 100 lbs. or so for a good WD hitch and subtract from the truck's GVWR (and subtract the rear axle weight from the GVWRR). These numbers will tell you what you really have left over for payload.
With all 1/2-ton and many 3/4-ton trucks you will reach the payload max before you reach the max towing capacity. If you can stay within the payload limits - especially the rear axle of the truck - fully loaded, I think you will be fine with either trailer (and the Imagines are nice... but I'm prejudiced).
Rob
With all 1/2-ton and many 3/4-ton trucks you will reach the payload max before you reach the max towing capacity. If you can stay within the payload limits - especially the rear axle of the truck - fully loaded, I think you will be fine with either trailer (and the Imagines are nice... but I'm prejudiced).
Rob
