Amoque
RVF Regular
- Joined
- Feb 19, 2021
- Messages
- 37
- Location
- Welches, Oregon
- RV Year
- 2019
- RV Make
- Outdoors RV
- RV Model
- 250RDS
- RV Length
- 32.25'
- TOW/TOAD
- 2015 Ford F-350
- Fulltimer
- No
Every time I visit here I am greeted by multiple threads asking about tow capacity, trailer weights, and help determining how much weight the OP can safely tow. It seems, in my limited experience, that many of these questions come from people who have already purchased their tow vehicle. In many cases this significantly reduces their safe options for both trailer and truck payload - i.e. do we take firewood or the kids?! I think that those inquiring are often disappointed to find that they are far more limited by their "big" new truck than they anticipate - more so when the details of stopping, sway, and weight come to light.
So, I'm just asking for a sort of, "How has your tow vehicle choice evolved"? That is... what size trailer do you tow? Would you chose a larger or smaller tow vehicle (or trailer) next time? How comfortable is your tow configuration? Did you do a lot of research? I'm just trying to get some idea of how well most of use did making our first choices - and how successfully we've evolved.
As an example, my story: I started with a 5 liter V8 F-150 and a 27' Komfort (salesman assured me...). It was set-up properly and the V8 was more than adequate to pull. Over time, I realized the truck was too lite. Wind, braking, sway, and to a lesser degree trailer loading were issues and I was rarely comfortable in less than ideal conditions. Eventually upgraded to a one-ton and - world of difference - trailer ceased to be a concern in any conditions. I've upgraded to a 32ft and the only concern I have is remembering there's a trailer behind me!
I love the setup I currently have and would not change a thing; well, I might consider a 3/4 ton for the cost. All said, the my current setup is outstanding it pulls, stops, turns, and responds with sure authority in every circumstance.
How is yours?
So, I'm just asking for a sort of, "How has your tow vehicle choice evolved"? That is... what size trailer do you tow? Would you chose a larger or smaller tow vehicle (or trailer) next time? How comfortable is your tow configuration? Did you do a lot of research? I'm just trying to get some idea of how well most of use did making our first choices - and how successfully we've evolved.
As an example, my story: I started with a 5 liter V8 F-150 and a 27' Komfort (salesman assured me...). It was set-up properly and the V8 was more than adequate to pull. Over time, I realized the truck was too lite. Wind, braking, sway, and to a lesser degree trailer loading were issues and I was rarely comfortable in less than ideal conditions. Eventually upgraded to a one-ton and - world of difference - trailer ceased to be a concern in any conditions. I've upgraded to a 32ft and the only concern I have is remembering there's a trailer behind me!
I love the setup I currently have and would not change a thing; well, I might consider a 3/4 ton for the cost. All said, the my current setup is outstanding it pulls, stops, turns, and responds with sure authority in every circumstance.
How is yours?
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