We have a 2017 ford 150 echo boost v6.we have the max tow pkg. Looking at a rockwood ultra lite 32 ft.it weighs unloaded 7070 pds. Are we safe with that or are we nuts ?

You have a great truck, The Unloaded weight the salesman likely pointed to is useless. The unloaded weight is the number from when it rolled off the factory floor, no batteries, Propane tanks or fuel, and empty tanks along with no dealer installed options. The trailer will never weigh that again. In short the trailer will weight at least a couple hundred pounds more than that before you ever see it. To get to useful numbers do you know your trucks cargo or payload capacity? Tow Capacity? and how many people and gear do you intend to carry in it? Then what is the GVWR of the trailer? With those numbers we can get to how your load should work out. The truck numbers can be found on the door pillar, the trailers on the brochure from Forest River for the model you are looking at.add on; If you are looking at the Rockwood 2707 your loaded weight is about 8600, and the likely weight you would be pulling will be around 8000 to 8500. At that weight your tongue weight should be around 1200. If your truck can tow 10'500 you should be good on that weight, the cargo cap though will start with the 1200 tongue weight, add for all vehicle occupants ????? Gear/toys in the truck ????? are you still under the cargo capacity of the truck?

Ninty gallons of water alone will add almost 750 pounds. Compare your numbers to mine: 1595 pounds payload, 5100 pounds wet and ready to go, 8600 pounds max trailer per Chevy. Tows fine but if I go bigger...TV goes to 3/4 ton. You are considering a ton more...DRY!

With a trailer that size, you can probably add about 1500 lb to the factory weight, to get the weight you will be towing. If you take the kitchen sink and tow with a full water tank, it could be more like 2000 lb. 10-15% of the total weight will be the tongue weight of the trailer, and that is part of the cargo of your truck. So estimating 8500 lb for the trailer, and 12% tongue weight, that is 1020 lb of cargo. You still have things to put in the truck, plus passengers. So add all that up and see if you exceed the cargo capacity of the truck. The cargo capacity of the truck is more likely to be your limiting factor than the tow rating. Even if you are within your cargo capacity, you have a long trailer for that truck, and you need a really good weight distribution/ sway control hitch system. That is very very important!

viviann wrote:We have a 2017 ford 150 echo boost v6.we have the max tow pkg. Looking at a rockwood ultra lite 32 ft.it weighs unloaded 7070 pds. Are we safe with that or are we nuts ?In truth. The yellow sticker weight is the weight of the trailer as it sits in front of you. with all you see on it, or in it. Having said that. Were I you. I would opt for a shorter lighter TT. If that is the model length. It will be 3 or 4' longer than listed. And even if that is the yellow sticker weight. It will be in the + 8000lb range loaded read to camp. It will tow it, and have power left over. But you may not like the feel of it as you will be close to the GVWR of your truck, maybe even over once truck, and trailer are loaded for camping. After all. You are looking at a 1100+lb tongue weight

Coolmom, OP lives in Arizona. All Westerners need to carry full fresh water tanks. Many Western CGs have no water.However I agree with your 1500 pound “stuff” estimate. That’s where I am.

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viviann
Explorer
May 03, 2018
That's a great idea.
campigloo
Explorer
May 02, 2018
If you keep hubby you can put him in the very back of the trailer for counter weight.
viviann
Explorer
May 01, 2018
Thanks for all the input. We are looking at lighter weight trailers but on most all of them the hitch is heavier. Go figure
Terryallan
Explorer II
May 01, 2018
2112 wrote:
Engine braking on my eco-boost is practically nonexistent. This is where I have to agree there is no replacement for displacement. Saying that, the trailer has brakes for a reason, use them.

That's why I got the V8. I want to come down the hill at least as good as I go up.
ppine
Explorer II
May 01, 2018
Eco not echo. People like them for towing.
kerrlakeRoo
Explorer
May 01, 2018
Vivann, look at the 12,000 with 1200 bars and you should be well matched.
Happy motorin
Samsonsworld
Explorer
May 01, 2018
tragusa3 wrote:
You will be impressed with engine power pulling that weight. But, as others said, there is more to it than pulling. The weakest link we've found is braking. There have been a handful of times that I've been nervous about it on long downhills. Second weakest point is crosswinds. Both conditions will be a concern for you.

2112 wrote:
Engine braking on my eco-boost is practically nonexistent. This is where I have to agree there is no replacement for displacement. Saying that, the trailer has brakes for a reason, use them.

^^^ This has been my experience.
2112
Explorer II
May 01, 2018
Engine braking on my eco-boost is practically nonexistent. This is where I have to agree there is no replacement for displacement. Saying that, the trailer has brakes for a reason, use them.
valhalla360
Navigator
May 01, 2018
Pull the actual numbers. Saying it's the heavy duty package can still leave a lot of room for variation.

The engine should be fine...though don't count on great MPG when towing. Generating power still takes fuel.

The brakes are probably a little light but as others have mentioned the suspension is where you may run into issues being overloaded.
viviann
Explorer
May 01, 2018
I am thinking an equalizer hitch. How much weight should it be?