Joe Williams wrote:
You have some nice options narrowed down. My question is what kind of pickup are you pulling this thing with? Sure there are pros/cons to buying new vs used. But if you are like me, I didn't want to sleep in somebody else's trailer.
However, your towing vehicle is the most important factor to what you get in my opinion. I bought a camper that pushed the envelope on my TV, and paid for it with a new transmission when I forgot to put it in tow/haul mode. My fault, costly mistake. My new truck has a much higher towing cap so it is a lot more comfortable to pull.
All that said, I looked at that catalina and loved it. I really wanted it, and still regret not buying it. Of course, it's a lot heavier than mine so there was no way in hell I could've gotten it without getting a new truck
I think I will be good after doing much reading on this forum.
2012 Ford F-150 FX4 Super Crew
5.0L, 3.73 gears, 145" wheel base
Full tow package with electric brake controller
I will purchase a top of the line weight distribution hitch with sway control.
Max GCWR 15,100
Max trailer weight 9,300
Payload 1,421
If I stay under 700 pounds for tongue weight and TT under 6,000 I think I am fine. Let me know if you think I'm wrong. I'm here to learn. I will be staying in the Mid-West for the most part.
