Truck/trailer versus Class A/toad

[BGMAC]

I've also been researching some of the hitch assist and trailer backup assist packages available especially in the F150. Those features for me would be a necessity, especially for solo travel.

instead of paying for that on a new truck, I just used a GoPro and mounted it above my trailer hitch so I could see the ball come in. When it just disappears under the hitch, your done.

i did the same thing on my 5th wheel, but added a red piece of duck tape on the center of the bed to follow to the hitch.

 

[gfmucci]

instead of paying for that on a new truck, I just used a GoPro and mounted it above my trailer hitch so I could see the ball come in. When it just disappears under the hitch, your done.

i did the same thing on my 5th wheel, but added a red piece of duck tape on the center of the bed to follow to the hitch.

Great idea. I also understand that those hitch assist options have been available in some form for several years, so a new truck is not required. A 3 year old will do it, especially by the time I'm ready to pull the trigger.

 

[Underboss]

I did buy a wireless system for enclosed utility trailer. I find it helpful to see whats going on behind me. Bought mine at Tadibrothers.

 

[RandyB]

Factor in your transportation modes once at a destination. Sometimes a truck large enough for towing is overlarge when going for groceries or errands. I see it over and over again with people that cannot handle a huge truck in the parking lots. With a motorhome towing, the towed vehicle is what you putts around with.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Factor in your transportation modes once at a destination. Sometimes a truck large enough for towing is overlarge when going for groceries or errands. I see it over and over again with people that cannot handle a huge truck in the parking lots. With a motorhome towing, the towed vehicle is what you putts around with.

We see that a lot too. Having said that, there are a lot of folks that use OHV side by sides and golf carts in Southern California and Arizona that have problems in parking lots too! . I suspect those designers that plan shopping plazas expect customers to only use small commuter vehicles.

Darrell

 

[Rosy]

Factor in your transportation modes once at a destination. Sometimes a truck large enough for towing is overlarge when going for groceries or errands. I see it over and over again with people that cannot handle a huge truck in the parking lots. With a motorhome towing, the towed vehicle is what you putts around with.

On the flip side, I always question the people with a relatively small class C towing a pickup truck that could easily tow a similarly sized trailer. To me that's just giving yourself an additional powertrain to maintain that you don't really need.