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brulaz
Sep 11, 2013Explorer
If we were traveling full-time in a trailer with a couple of kids, we would get a truck with the biggest payload possible, so you can fill the bed with junk you'll need. AND get a trailer with a huge payload.
Full-timing, you are bound to carry more stuff than week-enders, and you do want to be reasonably comfortable. We only go to Florida for 2 months a year, and there's only two of us, but we're hauling around 2000# of stuff.
Somebody mentioned a 2011+ F150 Ecoboost. If you can find one with the HD Payload option, a 4x2 can have over 2600# payload if you leave off the fancy stuff. And you get the Ecoboost turbos for high elevation towing. A lot cheaper than a diesel both initially and ongoing.
Full-timing, you are bound to carry more stuff than week-enders, and you do want to be reasonably comfortable. We only go to Florida for 2 months a year, and there's only two of us, but we're hauling around 2000# of stuff.
Somebody mentioned a 2011+ F150 Ecoboost. If you can find one with the HD Payload option, a 4x2 can have over 2600# payload if you leave off the fancy stuff. And you get the Ecoboost turbos for high elevation towing. A lot cheaper than a diesel both initially and ongoing.
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