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Re: Need help picking out a used truck to tow
Gdetrailer: Thanks for all of that. Believe me, you are singing my tune with the first bit about diving into the deep end. This isn't my idea. We have been renting for the past 5 years, so we have a pretty good idea about the packing issues, and eliminating anything we do not absolutely need. But our rentals have been motorhomes (24-28 foot), so the tow vehicle and tow capacity is all new, same for parking. Does the math work better with a 3/4 ton? Or is this F-350HD only territory? By the way, I plan on leaning heavily on our dealer's delivery service for the first summer, and will be reading and researching heavily before buying a tow vehicle. As well, I am looking for a good RV training/driving school - something like www.rvschool.com (suggestions?).444Views0likes0CommentsNeed help picking out a used truck to tow
We are considering buying our first travel trailer, and I could use some help figuring out the tow vehicle needs. We are looking at a Keystone Sprinter (278BHS). The overall length is 31'8", weighing 7000 pounds, and 785 at the hitch. The fresh water tank is 81 gallons. As far as gear, we will have 2 adults and 2 kids, with occasionally 2 kids' friends to join. Not sure what all that adds up to, but I'm guessing 1200 to 1500 to be safe. So I suppose we are looking at about 8500 total, maybe a bit less. We do not have a tow vehicle, and would like to find an used pickup that will work well. If possible, I'd like to keep the budget around $8,000 to $12,000, but since I am new to pulling an RV, I don't want to skimp here, or wind up with something that will be pushing it or worse, be unsafe. So the main question is for any suggestions on what we should be looking at (F150/1500 or bigger?), 2x4 versus 4x4, maximum reasonable milage for a used truck, etc. I am also wondering whether a shorter truck (standard cab, short bed) would be easier to manuver than a longer truck (new to towing and want to keep it easy to handle). Also, does a hitch sway bar or other hitch equipment make sense for us? Thanks in advance!4.2KViews0likes19Comments
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