I have two little (8') sit-on-top kayaks that aren't quite what I was looking for. Now I'm trying to do some research and find something that will be more useful for me without breaking the bank.I'm starting to think a recreational canoe would be be...
I'm trying to help a family member in their TT selection.Truck for discussion:2009 F150 XLT CrewCab 6.5' bed 2WD 5.4L V8 3.55 rear w/ 6-speed transmissionGVWR: 7,100 lbs.Tow rating: ~9,500 lbs.GCWR: 13,000 lbs.A family member has the above truck. It...
On our recent trip, I stayed at 65 mph or less and drove very defensively. However, about a handful of times, I had to make a quick steer to one side or the other (something in the road or somebody who doesn't understand how to "merge").When I do th...
Would you consider towing this trailer:R-Vision Trail-Lite 27QBSS. . . with a 2007 Tahoe LT (5.3 liter, 3.73 rear, 4-speed auto, 2WD)The tow rating is 7,200 lbs., I'm not sure of his actual payload, but it'll be a little more than rated because he's ...
We just returned from a 9-night, 1,800 mile trip. We homeschool, so we were able to plan our trip after Labor Day to avoid the capacity crowds at some of the popular destinations we wanted to see. Almost all of our destinations were new experiences...
jus2shy wrote:The dead giveaways for Max-Tow packages are the dumbo mirrors (which I actually really miss when compared to RAM's tow mirrors) and the 3.73 rear axle (at least these were part of the package in 2010). Only reason why I no longer own my...
agesilaus wrote:Air bags do -not- increase the payload of a vehicle. They may improve the ride but the same weight (plus the weight of the airbag system) is transmitted to the axles.Thank you.jus2shy wrote:I owned a 2010 F-150 Crew Cab 6.5 bed and 5....
Old-Biscuit wrote:Go weigh YOUR truck camp ready....you, passengers and all stuff you would take with you in truck.With YOUR weight numbers then you can find the right TT that is within your trucks ratings and actual payload capacity.Anything else is...
