Found a TT, what tow vehicle do I need?
I found a TT 26ft, 7600gvw and dry hitch 450lbs.not sure how big of a truck I need. i did find a 2011 f150 5.0 fx4 gcvw of 15,100lbs. GVW 7350 and payload 1560. With tow package. It is too small?
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Thank you, that helps a lot
PUCampin wrote:Ncm86 wrote:
So a f250 would be better, would the engine size matter? 5.4 or bigger?
The reason I was leaning towards an f150 is that I was looking at only towing 3-4 times a yr. Have a wife and 3 small kids but want to have some room for when they get older
Hi! First off welcome to RV.net!!
I was originally going to reply that with that trailer you would be marginal but ok with the F-150 you mentioned, but with 3 kids it will not work. A growing family will add more weight both to the truck, and add more stuff to the trailer (look at my sig to see how I know this!! :))
F-150s come in many different configurations ranging in payload from under 1000lbs to over 3100lbs!! So no general statement can apply to all F-150s.
With stuff for a family of five, 2 batteries, propane, water, food etc. your TT may approach it's GVWR.
With 5 people, growing kids, and a 7600lb GVWR trailer, you need to be looking for a payload of at least 1800-1900. You DO NOT HAVE to get a F-250, there ARE F-150 with this much payload, and some with more. Look for a "max tow" equipped truck with a 7700lbs GVWR, or ideally look for one that has the "HD Payload" package (not just max tow) The HD payload F-150 has 2 easy markers, a GVWR of 8200lbs, and 7 lug wheels.
Good luck in your search!
