Harleyman1955
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Beaker wrote:Quote:I did read to get the Camper dealer to put in writting that if I was not satisified with how it pulled I could bring it back and downsize.
They will do it for you along with a free bath.
OMG...Ha Ha Ha .....
I take it you are not a believer in this ? lol
i read that here actually way before my first post.
Well...Looks like I am now in the wrong thread...
Off to find the truck thread now...
Life is grand.......
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Yes a different truck is the first step because the Triton 4.6 is pretty weak in the towing department IMO.
Good luck...
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HarleyMan,
I'm surprized nobody has said it yet so I will. If you are gonna get a bigger truck, might as well supersize it. Go for the gusto and get a 1 ton. I doubt you will regret it cause I bet ya DW will want a 5er toy hauler after you sell that house and then you will be right back here saying you should have. For the money you are about to shell out, for just a bit more you could have a 1 ton. Just a thought FWIW! 
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E&J push'n wind wrote:HarleyMan,
I'm surprized nobody has said it yet so I will. If you are gonna get a bigger truck, might as well supersize it. Go for the gusto and get a 1 ton. I doubt you will regret it cause I bet ya DW will want a 5er toy hauler after you sell that house and then you will be right back here saying you should have. For the money you are about to shell out, for just a bit more you could have a 1 ton. Just a thought FWIW!
Thanks...Nope...That had not been mentioned...
But it had crossed my mind....
Keeping in prepespctive (sp) I am looking into used equipment to start with, and perhaps a trade up later...But a 1 Ton is certainly not out of the question...My only concern with them was fuel mileage
Now she is talking about a Motor Home...Ughhhh And pulling her new Ford Escape
Forgive me , as a complate rookie I am not familiar with all the terms used...I only assume DW is my wifey...I caller her mt SO...Sigifinant other...
Thanks for everyones help
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APT
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You would be far better off with something like this Roo hybrid that has a front storage deck for your bike. It's still going to be pushing the limits of your truck, but might be a more reasonable compromise.
But I'd upgrade the truck to a V10 Ford or 8.1L GM.
A & A parents of DD 2005, DS1 2007, DS2 2009
2011 Suburban 2500 6.0L 3.73 pulling 2011 Heartland North Trail 28BRS
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APT wrote:You would be far better off with something like this Roo hybrid that has a front storage deck for your bike. It's still going to be pushing the limits of your truck, but might be a more reasonable compromise.
But I'd upgrade the truck to a V10 Ford or 8.1L GM.
Thanks for that link...
The lil Missus said , I need more room...
I read elsewhere here that one mans wife was a 50 amp girl...I hope to keep mine for now a 30 amp girl....
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Can someone give me any clues on this...
http://www.hallauto.com/used-cars/2004/ford/f-150/all-trims/mk-10/rows-10/index-1/sort-price-desc/pricefield-internetprice/
From the Dealer.----------> The Ford F-150 has 3.55 Limited Slip. It has a Class III Hitch with 500 lbs tongue weight and 10,000 tow hitch rating, the truck has max trailer tow of 9,500 lbs.
still looking into 250's and up...
just happened across this ...
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Harleyman1955
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Hmmmm.
allow me a crack at this ...
Max tongue weight is 500 lbs...
That will never work with a 700 lb harley in truck..
its plenty of towing power though I think for a decent size camper...buttttt...That tongue weight is a killer.
Am i right ?????
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mkirsch
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Check again. All F150s come with a receiver hitch rated for 500lbs weight-CARRYING, but also rated to 1000lbs weight-DISTRIBUTING.
That is, if you install a weight-distributing hitch, you can tow a trailer with up to a 1000lb tongue weight.
Assuming the maximum of 15% tongue weight, you could haul a trailer up to 6666lbs with your F150. That is within the capacity of the 4.6L powertrain. It won't set the world on fire but it will get you there safely and won't "stress the truck out."
Get a trailer with a toy deck, put the bike on the deck, put your stuff in the trailer, keep the truck as empty as possible, and get on the road.
2002 Chevy 3500 DRW 8.1L/Allison
2000 Palomino B1500
...and the reason why I need a DRW to haul a Palomino:
2004 United 7x14 tandem axle enclosed toy trailer
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mkirsch wrote:Check again. All F150s come with a receiver hitch rated for 500lbs weight-CARRYING, but also rated to 1000lbs weight-DISTRIBUTING.
That is, if you install a weight-distributing hitch, you can tow a trailer with up to a 1000lb tongue weight.
Assuming the maximum of 15% tongue weight, you could haul a trailer up to 6666lbs with your F150. That is within the capacity of the 4.6L powertrain. It won't set the world on fire but it will get you there safely and won't "stress the truck out."
Get a trailer with a toy deck, put the bike on the deck, put your stuff in the trailer, keep the truck as empty as possible, and get on the road.
ahh...I was not aware of a hitch kit as that.....
The pull behind with the deck works for me, but the wife demands more... :-(
I am gonna end up with a 3/4 or ton truck...I was just curious about that Ford, as several people here have that package and pull nice campers.
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