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@lukewhitney5262 3 года назад

So i own a 2017 f150 with max tow AND i own that exact APEX 300bhs double slide travel trailer. It only weights 6000lbs dry with a dry hitch weight of 690. Both well under capacity. Pulls it like a dream.

@mikekenner9218 Год назад

go over vail pass and let me know.

@SuperDan1006 Год назад

Where do you typically tow? Flat areas or hills? My tow capacity and payload is well within ranges of a 7,600 lb GVWR trailer I’m looking at, but I’m concerned with wind, even with a WDH.

@sanhly2690 5 месяцев назад

Hello. I just bought this truck (Silverado 1500 LT 2FL Turbomax, 4x4) about 4 weeks ago, this car is beautiful, good, strong engine. I want to buy an RV but I don't know if this vehicle can tow an RV or not? If so, what is the maximum weight of an RV? My Truck: Brand new 2024 Gvwr=7,000lbs. Gcwr=14,500lbs. Rgawr=38,000lbs. Maxpayload=1,966lbs. Curbweight=5,034lbs. Conventional TWR=9,000lbs. Max tongue weight=900lbs. Gooseneck TWR=8,900lbs. Max tongue weight=1,335lbs. Gawr FRT=3,800lbs. Gawr RR=3,800lbs. Tire size: FRT=RR=265/65R18 T. (rim 18x8.5J) SPA=265/70R17 S (rim 17x8J). Font=Rear=Spare=240 kPa, 35Psi. So, Can my truck (GVWR=7,000lbs) tow an RV/Trailer with a maximum load of 9,000lbs? If possible, please post more videos of the Silverado 1500 2.7l, 4-cylinder truck pulling an RV trailer. Thanks

@girldadadventures6647 2 года назад

My camper is too big for my F150 but we don't go far. I got airbags and it has the max tow package as well. It has plenty of power. It just gets pushed around the road some. Also I don't have 80k laying around to buy an F250 lol

@jerseymopartruckandcampert9933 3 года назад

If you adjust your speed to account for any wind you won't have to worry much. I'm a truck driver and the trailers I haul are a bigger wall even when empty we have to adjust our speed for high winds.

@chrisw341 3 года назад

1/2 TON ALL THE WAY BABY !!! 👊🏻🔥 🚚💨💨

@herb7877 3 года назад

You hit the nail on the head in regards to "profile" vs weight & 1/2t towing. Per spec's I am well within tolerances for my F150 & tt. I have added air bags, upgraded trailer suspension, additional sway control arm and I am very careful about how things are loaded. But when the wind get to blowing things can get a little white knuckle. After 4+ years with this last trailer I'm doing enough windy days now that the 1/2T is being replaced with a 1T. Time for a better towing experience ! I say this with ~40 years towing experience.

@areyousure6713 2 года назад

Added 5000lb airbag suspension to my f150 4x4 5.4l . I carry a 400lb motorcycle in the truck bed . Took it out on hwy doing 55mph in wind storm, 35mph gust. Took it like a boss . Very little sway . 2021 atlas 29. Trvl trlr.

@markreams3192 3 года назад

F150’s are lighter than most half ton trucks which give them their high payload and towing capacity. The tongue weights you’re quoting are well above 10% of the GVWR of the trailer which is considered the average. However I would like to see manufacturers include the tongue weight on sticker along with dry weight and GVWR. I’ve found the best way to stay away from the gross weight of the trailer is to travel with empty waste tanks and maybe 10 gallons of water max to run the toilet in transit. I’m full time and live alone and I don’t have a lot of stuff so I have a bit more wiggle room when it comes to trucks and trailers. The current max tow capacity of an F 150 is about 12,800 with a 1800 to 1900# payload. If you’re alone and don’t have much cargo then I think you tow a heavier gross weight trailer because you’ll never approach the gross weight of the trailer. If you have a 10,000# gross weight trailer with a tongue weight of 1,000#, you still have 800 to 900# of payload to play with. If you have a family of 5 with all the associated toys then you’re pushing the envelope and should definitely buy a 3/4 ton truck. If you’re a couple with a couple of lawn chairs in the bed, you’re probably fine with that max tow half ton truck. I definitely agree that payload should be considered before towing capacity which is figured with only one driver. I think it’s a good idea to go to a scale and weigh your setup. I plan to do that soon!

@henryford2736 3 года назад

It's not like you are immune to wind with 3/4 ton or 1T. Sure it can handle little more wind than 1/2T but once the wind gets to 30mph + any high profile vehicle gets thrown around. In fact they close I80 across WY for empty semis at 45mph wind. Don't think you are immune with 3/4 or 1T.

@chakagillis 3 года назад

RV Dealers be like, "F-150?? Sure!! You can pull this 44 DRV Houston fine with no issues 👍👍"

@parker1999np 3 года назад

@ Chaka Gillis you can't it's not the right truck !!!!!!!!!!!!! to pull a 44ft DRV with

@billspang1734 3 года назад

@@parker1999np It has a tongue hitch, I'm pulling it.

@olliechristopher467 3 года назад

Thank you for the great tip around the 6 minute mark. Yes weight of the tow vehicle is a huge factor on handling a trailer that might be light but long.

@cherylyoung440 3 года назад

So informative ❤️ I could watch these type of videos all the time and just keep learning.

@Metal_Stacking 2 года назад

If you want over a 18ft travel trailer just go with a semi truck. Better to have to much truck you know... lol

@jondoesyoutube2850 Год назад

What used to be 3/4 ton camper is no more with new generations of trucks like my 2022 f150 with 14,000lbs of tow capacity, the rule of thumb is to use 75% of tow capacity. That would be 10,500lbs

@hstorysalie Год назад

I like that rule of thumb. I have 2019 LB 4x4 3.5 Eco. 10 ply tires. Roadmaster active springs and gonna get a rear sway bar. I'm looking to buy a lance 2612 toyhauler gross wieght empty is 7050. Trailer looks really aerodynamic compared to others. Can I get your thoughts?

@scottjohnson943 3 года назад

Our first trailer was a Kodiak 255 - great setup and it towed very well behind a (loaded) half-ton Ram, although it was a loaded crew cab with the 5.7 and 8-speed and max-tow gear ratio w/ airbags, not the much lighter SLT or the gas 6 they offer. We towed it all over the west - never an issue, never slouched in traffic or climbing mountains - Moab, Glacier, Yellowstone, hunting trips in Idaho, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona - Oregon, 4 trips to the Dakotas and Minnesota in the spring.. that thing went everywhere. The Kodiak was about 6500-6800 lbs, but I wouldn’t go any heavier than that. We also looked at smaller trailers, they didn’t meet the needs for the boon-docking we do. Kodiaks are a decent “tweener” option - not a big price tag, but better on the inside than the cheap stuff. I put the JD-recommended CRE 3000 suspension on it, solar, 1000 watt inverter, 2 generators in parallel, and Carlisle tires on it- towed great, worked well. I loved how the pickup leveled itself after hookup - just get it sort of close and the airbags dialed it.

@bassproable 3 года назад

Always good information to follow. Cargo capacity and length are the two main factors.

@DF-et4gs 3 года назад

I have a 2018 version of that Apex 300BHS he was showing. Having towed it with an ill-equipped 1500 series pickup I can certainly say you would want a 3/4 ton or a long wheelbase HDPP equipped F150. We encountered high wind one day and it was a white knuckle ride, first time I have ever experienced steering with the wind to go straight down the road. It was difficult driving conditions to say the least.

@BRNarmy 3 года назад

I am running a 2020 Lariat F150 With max tow (13,200LBS). I just bought a 2800kbh. Dry weight is 7000 and loaded would be close to 8,000. I definitely feel it back there with a WDH but pulls with plenty of power.

@grimakastatik 2 года назад

What length trailer? And how's it's holding up?

@BRNarmy 2 года назад

@@grimakastatik 33' hitch to bumper. I added a set of airbags since this post. Still rolling like a dream

@Metal_Stacking 2 года назад

@@BRNarmy you just eased my mind I received and now tow a jayco 28bhs 7800 lbs 8850 gvwr. 2019 max tow f150. 12700 1820 payload. With the e2 it is stable 0 trailer sway. Front end sits 1/8th higher and have 2 in squat for a perfectly level truck and very slight down pitch on trailer. You definitely know power wise you are pulling for sure.

@loriw2661 3 года назад

Great video. And a very important one!!

@charlie-qm9gz 2 года назад

Great overview on payload and towing

@jameskennedy673 3 года назад

Thank you for the great information

@eternalharvestfarm Год назад

Great video, a lot of stuff I needed to hear.

@jimbear8888 11 месяцев назад

I would only consider towing a trailer with 2 axles. Thanks for this video, I'm learning a lot.

@gropeandchange5490 3 года назад

All a 1/2 ton pickup needs is Roadmaster suspension and proper gearing.

@franciscodomenech8084 2 года назад

I have the Road master active suspension with the Timbren SES and works 💪

@djwilson48625 Год назад

Finally, somebody brings up the obvious of wind. Ain't nothing like driving down the road with a 40-ft sail behind you, just waiting to get pushed off the road.

@falconwaver 3 года назад

A propride or Hensley hitch is a must for this size of trailer.

@christopherhodson4049 3 года назад

Good things to know for sure, and Safely. Safety is something that's been talked about at Companies all over the World. Like : Safety first. In the Past, I didn't pay much attention to that. After acquired experience, and learning processes Safety is Definitely Important to me. Thanks. Good one.

@gsdrums 3 года назад

We have a 300BHS and my F150 was “fine”, but I never felt 100% safe and comfortable. Got a F250 gasser and it’s perfect for that camper.

@parker1999np 3 года назад

@ Gary Schmidt F250 a wise choice because of the payload and the weight that you have, and the control that you have

@chrisshields9983 2 года назад

Very helpful video

@clickynote 3 года назад

Film that 300BHS!! Interested, tow vehicle would be a 2020 Expedition Max w/ HD Trailer Tow pkg.

@iviaverick52 3 года назад

I've seen people towing 5000 lb 25' campers with a minivan.

@williamrizzo1285 3 года назад

My 14 GMC crew cab 2wd has 1695lbs payload.

@m1ll3r86 3 года назад

I seen a scary setup last weekend. Had a half ton truck or suv pulling about a 30ft travel trailer. I could tell it didn't have a weight distribution hitch. It was front high and the tongue of the trailer was almost touching the ground. They was running about 70mph on the highway in the opposite direction. I have been in the situation of pulling a 31ft travel trailer with a half ton suburban. Trailer gvw was 7100 lbs. I put coil over shocks to help with the weight and had the cheap harbor freight weight distribution without sway control. I got into a windy situation once and it got scary. I was only goin about 55 mph and just let off the gas and let it slow it's self down. I had to run about 35mph because of how windy it was. Decided after that I needed something larger to pull that camper.

@shaunotoole561 3 года назад

Perfect example, but atleast you learned from it right, sometimes it is trial and error but when there's a awesome channel like JD here he can save alot of ppl those trials and error. Plus bigger trucks are so much more fun lol. Enjoy camping 🏕

@JohnnyAnderson1 3 года назад

NEVER let off the gas or apply the tow vehicle brakes if the trailer starts to sway, it’s always best to apply the trailer brakes and let the trailer pull on the tow vehicle to straighten it up.

@m1ll3r86 3 года назад

I now pull with a 1988 Crew cab dually. My 2nd travel trailer was a foot shorter and a little bit lighter. I pulled it with my truck and then with my dad's 2009 ram 1500 big horn. Granted the newer truck had the better power band and more gears so it got up to speed better. But in any kind of wind it did the same thing my suburban did. At that point I decided I would never pull a camper with anything smaller than a dually. I know have a 5th wheel and love the way it pulls over a travel trailer.

@m1ll3r86 3 года назад

@@JohnnyAnderson1 at that point I had never experienced that. I just wanted it to slow down to get away from the situation. I have now learned that from seeing video's. I already knew to not use the vehicle brakes but didn't think about using the trailer brakes at the time. That was my 1st year pulling a camper that large. I was still learning and hadn't seen any video's at that point.

@JohnnyAnderson1 3 года назад

@@m1ll3r86 gotcha just getting that info out there for anyone else that might read this

@gypsyjr1371 3 года назад

So if you want to know what you can tow, its easy. GVWR (truck) + GVWR(trailer)

@brentvance3958 3 года назад

I was very shocked on the payload of my 2021 Explorer. 1487lb is the payload.

@kevinmoran864 3 года назад

That hideout is under all the weights my 2021 Silverado can do, my Silverado has a payload of 2025lbs towing capacity of 9400lbs and a tongue weight of 940

@philipwilliams3427 3 года назад

I need help, choosing between f350 crew cab super duty 4x4 or a f250 extended cab super duty 4x4.. I know diesel isn't abundant in the Philippines, which gasoline motor have a longer life. I know the Triton 4.6 doesn't have that great reliability and hear the v10 is almost bullet proof and get 1mpg less. I want to know which one is cheaper to maintain.

@usa91787 6 месяцев назад

The reason the smaller trailer was heavier was because the build is better. More optional equipment and features and higher quality materials. You can get a light weight 28 footer but paper thin walls, no insulation, small refrigerator amd stove. Low capacity water and waste tanks. Smaller beds with cheaper mattresses / foam. Straight forward reasons. Outdoor RV makes great bumper pull trailers but they weigh a good bit more because they make their own frames, insulate them for true below zero camping, real wood interiors. Actual mattresses, all stuff that adds to weight but they're teice the quality.

@ChelsieCromwell-zj3ky 11 месяцев назад

Great videos. I would love thoughts on my trucks towing ability. I have a 2021 F150 with a payload if 1200 and a capacity of 9400. We are of course adding the weight distribution hitch and sway control. We have also added an active suspension kit to help. The current trailer we are considering is 6100 lbs dry weight. Do you think the truck would be able to safely tow this weight? We are mainly camping in the Southeast areas. Thanks so much.

@ericgrajeda2671 Год назад

I got a 2011 Ford F150 XL and interested in towing trailer in California and surrounding areas like Oregon, Nevada and Arizona.

@jimfiers9584 2 года назад

We are looking for a larger camper so we bought a 2018 F150 Lariat 3.0 turbo diesel max tow capacity 11,200 lbs. If I am hearing right it sounds like the 8000 lb mark might be the limit? We are currently towing a 22ft Artic Fox around 6000 lbs. You hardly feel it behind you and Getting average 14 mpg which we like. Would an extra 2000 lbs sacrifice that fuel efficiency?

@VanceManderson 3 года назад

Anyone know if the B&W companion hitch will fit under a roll out style bed cover like the CRJR300 retractable ? Truck is a 2014 F350 SRW

@keptleroymg6877 2 месяца назад

Lol you called him a fly on the wall who doesn’t know about rvs 😂 brutal

@abefroman6596 Год назад

Heavy duty payload package gives the truck 3010 lbs max payload, and 7850 max gvwr.

@supersmurf64 2 года назад

Poor Patrick is just hanging his head and nodding. ☹️ As long as your numbers are jiving and you're within your specs, there's no reason to not get the unit that meets your needs. Important factors are, stay within your payload on the door sticker. Stay within your fr/rr axle rating. Stay within the gross combined weight rating. Staying within these limits by itself means that the tow vehicle towing capacity isn't going to be what is advertised. And definitely properly adjust your weight distribution hitch. And cat scale often. Get the app.

@jflowers090 3 года назад

What about the half ton diesels? I know those trucks weigh a little more due to the diesel motor being heavier. Would that change anything?

@henryford2736 3 года назад

Yeah. Your payload is less because the truck is heavier. 1/2 ton diesels have lower payload but diesels will always tow better than gasser.

@carlsowell8099 Год назад

I too have a 2015 f150 platinum with the 3.7L Ecoboost and Max tow package. 3.55 gears. My trailer is a 27' trailbay. Gvwr on trailer is 5350. Can I tow my trailer safely? I have a weight distribution hitch.

@wesleywilliams1186 Год назад

So my 2021 f150, by ford has a 14000lb tow rating..so what would be a safe number? It's the supercrew 3.5eco with max tow package.

@mrun5250 3 года назад

Have same truck '19. Tow 9710 gvwr, 36.5' wildwood 29vbud, e2 hitch. All good until the wind picks up or truck passes. Keep it under 60mph and I am fine. Rv and ford dealers all said we are ok, they should all watch this video. F250 would have been a safer option but it's a little too late now. Just don't load anything behind the wheels. Had to do a lot of adjusting/shimming of hitch to dial it in....i saw a new version of the hitch which addresses all the changes I made. Bought e rated tires .... Why doesn't anyone (rv and ford salesmen) know about these things? So dangerous how uneducated they are! Even put e2 hitch on upside down. Oh and wash it down including frame if you pull through salted roads, tt rust like mad ... About to repaint my 1 yr old frame.

@amaraltv1401 3 года назад

I have a 2018 Silverado 5.3 ,1500. with max tow package my cargo capacity is 1,950 lbs, towing capacity is 11,100lbs what’s the max size trailer you would put on it as far as hitch weight of the trailer and gvwr of the the trailer? Thank you and love the Channel . I also installed Bilstein 5100 shocks and have Sumosprings front and back thanks again .

@brianm1916 3 года назад

Since your payload is similar to the F150 example in this video, the same exact advice he gave his friend applies to you.

@The3800Bird 3 года назад

Can someone please let me know if my setup is ok. Tow vehicle 09' Expedition 7300lbs gvwr curb weight 5900lbs payload is 1400lbs tow capacity is 9200lbs . Trailer 2010 Keystone Hideout 27BWE Gvwr 7620lbs tongue weight is exactly 700lbs. So far we have had no issues towing and keep all the CAT scale tickets in the glove box.

@wsmcook 3 года назад

Sounds like you answered your question with the last 2 sentences. If you are within your numbers (scaled) and you feel it's driving safe then you should be having fun. But does it honestly feel safe because if it did you probably would be asking.

@stephengregory1655 2 года назад

What about a more modern truck like a power boost? Those things have 12000lbs tow rating and weight like 5500lbs themselves. Surely they could pull something WAY bigger than what you're showing here

@Fandoorsy 2 года назад

Nope. Like he said a bunch of times. The tow capacity isn't the determining factor. It's the length of the trailer and the cargo capacity of the truck that make the difference. The power boost is actually a worse towing truck than the eco boost.

@JohnnyAnderson1 3 года назад

I thought the GVWR has nothing to do with the dry weight, if you had a lighter camper with a higher GVWR you would just have more cargo capacity. Maybe I missed it but it seemed like you would just going by the GVWR instead of the actual trailer weight?

@wsmcook 3 года назад

Some people err on the cautious side and assume gvwr to be safe. It is safe but some people also forget that it is an extremely variable amount. On the flipside to what was said to the previous comment is that everyone tows at least their dry weight and only some travel at the trailers gvwr. Logically, that's irrefutable. It's always best to just know your actual weight.

@CL-mr4te 8 месяцев назад

that apex 300 bhs was perfect for the f150. 10 feet high is 2 feet shorter than the majority of trailers in that size. 6k dry weight with 670 on the hitch. 10 %. Any one with a properly equipped half ton and plenty of full sized suv's could handle it too. Even a properly equipped durango. Wouldn't tow it with any of those without a propride or anderson though. My question to you JD is this. Why did you gloss over it when you saw the numbers?

@danielrountree258 3 года назад

My 18 f150 has a payload of a-little over 2000lbs

@cervenypes123 2 года назад

I do fine with F150 eco with a 6700 lbs (dry) 26 foot trailer. Been across country back and forth. Can't go 80 but safe if I take care and go slow.

@brianbelliveau5551 2 года назад

My 2022 Z71 has a payload of 1931 pounds and a 9300 pounds tow package

@grimakastatik 2 года назад

Get the payload package! 2500lbs I believe

@sharlienhuffman Год назад

I got a 36ft 5th wheel Dry 9,253lbs payload 2,000lbs so want size of truck do i need ?

@kingstonsean 3 месяца назад

Isn't "RoadActive Suspension"?

@EBIKE-RIPPIN Год назад

Not trying to be mean, just thought it was funny, at the end the other guy said I don’t even know how they determine the weight… well that’s easy it’s from how much it weights

@thecockflock 3 года назад

Our truck is a 2019 Ram 1500 4x4, crew cab, 6'-4" bed, 5.7, 3.92...payload on the sticker is 1592 lbs, towing rating is 11,240 with a GCWR of 17,000 lbs. We tow a 22' travel trailer that has a 6400 lb GVWR. Honestly, I wouldn't want to tow anything bigger or heavier unless I upgraded to a 3/4 ton truck.

@stevenrego1434 3 месяца назад

I feel like there are too many generalizations when it comes to half ton in 3/4 ton It totally depends on the individual configuration and how much you drive it.

@wsmcook 3 года назад

What is the weight of a typical halfton vs the weight of a typical 3/4ton? Is the difference there what you use as a general rule to distinguish tail wagging the dog vs vice versa. An actual equation or rule of thumb here would be very useful.

@henryford2736 3 года назад

1/2 ton is 4 -5000lb 3/4 and 1T is 5 -7000lb

@wsmcook 3 года назад

By those numbers and the fact that he bases 6000 pounds as a general limit for halftone towing should 8000 pounds be the limit for 3/4 tons. Mathematically that's 1000 pounds plus vehicle weight if we are being consistent.

@philipethier9136 2 месяца назад

Have you ever heard of friction snubbers? With the snubber installed, my motorhome handles sidewinds better with a 6000-pound enclosed car hauler than than it does deadheading.

@mikekenner9218 Год назад

Not sure why his buddy is in this video...lol? I agree with this guy for the most part. I like how he drills in payload which is critical. I love in CO and tow to WY so with the elevation and the high altitude, I always go straight to the 3/4 ton with diesel power.

@jimster1577 3 года назад

50k miles on a 2018?

@buglejunky 2 года назад

Please Reply if Patrick hasn't sold his truck? Interested. 9-7-21

@userasdf1546 2 года назад

You are way to safe

@scotthurley4967 3 года назад

So what about the F-150 with the eco boost engine that states 13k towing??

@brentvance3958 3 года назад

It can pull 13k but that would be a flat bed type trailer with a low center of gravity. Plus payload is the biggest thing you look at. 13k with 15% tounge weight is 1950lb that’s over most trucks payload without the driver

@scotthurley4967 3 года назад

@@brentvance3958 Makes since. My payload is 1673 lbs. so really to be safe it would need to be at 9k max that's 1350 lbs tounge weight, and only allowing for two light passengers.

@Metal_Stacking 2 года назад

@@scotthurley4967 wouldn't pull with more then 800lbs tongue wait.

@jonnyg6001 3 года назад

I want to know why his Max tow package didnt come with the tow mirrors? My Max tow f150 did. Just curious.

@parker1999np 3 года назад

@ J.G it's optional

@jtsnow24 3 года назад

I added mine, color matched on ebay for $250 the tow mirrors are worth every penny, sooooooo much better.

@mrun5250 3 года назад

F150 Tow mirrors are not heated. I got the snap on extensions for $50. Need that heat option in pa winters!

@jtsnow24 3 года назад

@@mrun5250 I bought the heated ones, if your truck is a mid trim and up they have the 22 pin connector w heat, I have xlt 502a

@jtsnow24 3 года назад

I really wish they were powered though car washes, in the garage and tight parking can be a pain in the ... doing it manually

@scottnorris2411 3 года назад

Is that Adam Sandler?

@dearbulls 3 года назад

Would grand design imagine be good for F150?

@henryford2736 3 года назад

Every F150 is little different. There is no Yes/No answer.

@dearbulls 3 года назад

@@henryford2736 every imagine is different too, I get that. I'm just saying in general

@midge1447 3 года назад

@@dearbulls we tried to make an Imagine work with an F-150....just couldn’t do it & still feel solid. Went with a 250 and it has been great. Wish I had gotten a 350 just so we could upgrade trailer/5er eventually. I agree with JD, wouldn’t really go above 6k with a 1/2 ton. 🤷‍♂️

@dearbulls 3 года назад

@@midge1447 Thanks, may I know the brief info of the truck (year, engine, layout,etc) and the imagine floorplan model?

@IntothewestOkotoks 3 года назад

Imagine TT start at unloaded weights of 5500lbs and under 28’ total to 8400 UVW and almost 37’...which plan are you looking at? And what F-150 do you have? I tow a 6000lb UVW with a Ram 1500 (33’11” total length) and it does a fine job. But I wouldn’t want to go over that weight (depends on your truck and trucks actual paylload capacity as well). “Loaded” our truck sits around 6700-6800. If we need to fill water that adds 385lbs.

@DRDRE-ex6yg Месяц назад

Blah,Blah,Blah!!! I have a 2017 F-150 Ecobeast, and a 34 ft Passport lite, I have been trailer trucking with my setup for the last 6yrs, I've done several suspension upgrades including Rough country 3inch lift, and air bags, I have absolutely no problem hauling my rig around the country!!! I hate it when the "Nay Sayers" tell you what you can't do, especially when I know better, I've been a Truck driver for over thirty years, and refuse to sell my F-150, it's been super tuned, and pushes out 525 horsepower, with bigger turbos, 35x12.50 Yoko's! 💪

@austintevis7304 3 года назад

Hey guys new to the camper stuff and need some help. I have a 27 foot travel trailer with over all of 29 foot. It’s dry weight of 4,850 payload of 2,692 and hitch weight is 580. I’m pulling it with a 2015 Chevy Tahoe ltz and I can’t go above 60mph or I get super bad sway. Even with sway control hooked up. I looked at towing capacity of Tahoe and thought it would do just fine. What can I do to fix this ? Is this not the right size vehicle?

@ticopowell 2 года назад

You need to look at how you load the trailer, too much or too little weight on the tongue is going to make trailer sway much worse. Is that 580 measured, or what the sticker says?

@austintevis7304 2 года назад

@@ticopowell Hey thanks for the help. That’s what the sticker says on camper.

@ticopowell 2 года назад

@@austintevis7304 that's probably empty, when it's full you should have it closer to 800lbs. You will want to weigh the Tahoe when empty and full, and with the trailer with it when full to know how much tongue weight you have, then adjust accordingly

@alkalk8938 Год назад

That's pretty conservative advice. With a 18max tow I tow a 10000lb gvwr 5th wheel, and a 1200lb jetski behind it, upwards of a thousand miles per year through the nebraska sand hills...some will know how windy it can be there. I wouldn't recommend it to a newbie but it certainly is not unsafe except for the keyboard warriors who haven't towed their own ass out of their parents house.

@codeman99-dev 3 года назад

5:32 You didn't really mention the axle location. It is pretty far back. Which means two things. 1. More weight on the truck. 2. Reduction of trailer twisting. Not sure that is enough. I would test drive this unit with the truck in question.

@justinmoss1940 Год назад

The 3.5 ecoboost can tow 13,200 pounds. It can easily tow any of these campers. Don't make a video if you don't know the facts.

@SliderFury1 2 года назад

Wait, this dude is saying that a trailer with a GVWR of 6500 pounds is going to put 1700 pounds of tongue weight on the truck? That's just…not correct… I've seen slips from guys towing 7600lbs GVWR trailers that are close to fully loaded with less than 900lbs of tongue weight (about 12-13% of the loaded weight, which is standard). They're dialing in their WDH to get the proper spread. If you have 1700lbs of tongue weight off a 6500lbs GVWR trailer that's 25% of it's weight and you're doing it wrong.