Jay Feather 22RB Alternatives

[digitaljedi89]

Hi all!

I've been in the market for a travel trailer to tow with an F150 and absolutely love the floor plan of the Jay Feather 22RB (5565 lbs dry weight and 6500 lbs gross). However it is only a hair under maxing out the truck (within 100lbs of loaded payload) and about 150lbs from maxing out the tow weight - I don't feel comfortable doing that. I've been looking all over but have come up empty looking for a similar floor plan from another manufacturer. Does anyone have any recommendations for something similar to the 22RB (bedroom separated by door and large bathroom) but with a dry weight starting under or close to 5000lbs? any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

[digitaljedi89]

Thanks for all your replies, its given me confidence in the truck, looks like I'll stick with my original TT choice!

[MFL]

An older, high mileage 1/2 ton truck, towing at the limit of most ratings, would not be a good choice. Your truck is new, healthy, and very capable of towing up to all limits. I've driven a similar truck (not towing) with the 2.7 and was very impressed.

You know and understand the numbers. The GCVWR is a duty rating by the manufacturer, stating we will stand behind this drivetrain, when towing this additional wt. Since they will warranty that vehicle, at that number, I have to believe they are giving themselves a bit of wiggle room.

I'd get that trailer you like, get a good WDH, and if lots of towing in the mts, be sure to keep the trailer brakes adjusted properly. New trailers need a readjust in a very short time. Ford has a really good IBC, that is easy to use.

Jerry

[TurnThePage]

I think your truck will be fine. You could spruce up the suspension a little if you want. Maybe add airbags or Sumosprings. Even your P rated tires are capable. That 2.7 is awesome. There's a youtube video of an F150 with a tuned 2.7 snapping the drive shaft while drag racing/towing.

[digitaljedi89]

Thanks for all your replies! I’ve got a 2020 F150 Screw 4x4 2.7L ecoboost. Max payload is 1590lbs. Curb weight is 5020lbs and GCVWR is 12,900lbs - that leaves just shy of 6300lbs for towing assuming I max the payload.

The 22rb is 5565 dry and 6500 gvw (approx 800lb tongue weight) which in theory isn’t a problem but my concern is that everything is very close to max. I’ve never towed that close to everything tipping the scales. I live pretty close to sea level and would be using it mostly in the Rockies which would be a several thousand feet elevation increase and from reading others experiences, you want to have a little more wiggle room to maintain control in those situations. What are your thoughts on this? Would a high quality WDH provide adequate control in this scenario or should I look for something smaller?

I’d like to add that I was originally in the market for an F-250 but my work heavily subsidized F-150s specifically and it was a no-brainer financially to go that route so I’m limited in sticking with the F-150.

Thanks for all your input!

- also thanks Wandering! I’ll have a look at the Clippers.

[Lwiddis]

“only 935lb of cargo capacity in the trailer”

That’s terrible! No way you won’t overload that trailer. Don’t buy it.

[wanderingaimles]

Maybe the Coachmen clipper lines or this kz.
Happy hunting.

[valhalla360]

I'd be more concerned with having only 935lb of cargo capacity in the trailer.

[TomG2]

The Jayco 212QB has a nice layout and dry weight of 4,400 pounds. Mine is 5,400 loaded but with only 5 gallons of fresh water.

[ronharmless]

What is it that worries you about using your truck up to its ratings?

[MFL]

You certainly know YOUR OWN comfort zone, but many F150s are capable of that trailer weight. The frontal design, and length of trailer, will make more difference than 5-6 hundred lbs.

What year, engine, model F150 do you have? Welcome to the forum!

Jerry