Even the 2012 3/4 ton trucks won't have enough payload capacity for FWs much > 30-32'. "Lite" or "ultra-lite" are different, in that most of them are only single-slides or a wardrobe slide, so they are lighter. If you stay with a GVW of 11k or less, you'll probably be OK. The Cougar High Country would fit the bill. I've been looking at it, myself.
Lyle
I just switched from an 03 Duramax 2wd to the truck in sig. These 2011 and newer trucks often do have the payload available for large loads. Mine is a crew cab 4x4 and I'm just short of 3000lb payload. Had I went with a 2wd again or a smaller cab, I would have even greater payload.
I think the discussions will soon change on the 2500. My issue was GCWR, not payload.
2011 Chevy 2500HD CC/SB 4x4 Victory Red
2003 Crossroads Cruiser CF27RL
Champion Screamer, Reese 16k, and a Blue Status Symbol
Regardless of model year, I'm pretty sure you cannot get a 250/2500 with a greater than 10k# GVWR and about 6,100 RAWR.
For the OP, forget about maximum trailer weight rating, and focus on cargo capacity on your truck. Weigh your truck and see what you've got left for people, fuel, gear, and pin weight.
At that point it will be your decision on whether you are willing to exceed the trucks ratings. Some people do, some won't.
We also have a 2011 Cameo ksls31. I was pulling a 38.5 Quantum, and I've found the ksls31 weights the same or more as the 38.5. I have a 2011 F250, and soon realized I should have bought an F350. I pur on air bags, and it handles the load just fine, but prefer not to use air bags. Just be careful and don't get overweight. Yes we do just fine in the 32ft. compared to the 38 ft. I recommed just go shorter, but make sure it is quality.
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wife Diana-adult probation officer, now retired.
31KSLS Full Body paint Cameo
Ford F250 2011 model, 4X4, King Ranch.
18K SuperGlide Hitch
2112 wrote: "Does length matter?" >> My wife says no but I think she is trying to spare my feelings
I wondered how many posts we would get before someone went there. You need a dually for all these varieties of trailers. Anything that big will have a hard time finding a home to visit. Anything over the 34' is a waste. I guess it's all in how you use it. Take care.
Well .... My wife preffers the girth of our Mobile Suites it is a wide body.
2011 Ram Laramie Longhorn 3500 Dually Long Bed, Cummins 350/800 HO, Towin Machine
B&W Companion Hitch, Maghytec Trans and Rear Dif Covers, AMZ/OIL Top To Bottom
2007 1/2 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 27,000# Combined
Any of the larger RV's have a huge amount of side surface area. When you are traveling down a 6 percent grade at night coming into a corner and a 40 mph wind gust hits you broadside you will thank God for having a Dually!
Just because it can tow it does not mean you should!
Cummins12V98 wrote: Any of the larger RV's have a huge amount of side surface area. When you are traveling down a 6 percent grade at night coming into a corner and a 40 mph wind gust hits you broadside you will thank God for having a Dually!
Just because it can tow it does not mean you should!
I agree 100%!!!
The one time I needed four wheel drive last winter, I was glad I had it. The one time last summer I needed my TV to be a dually (and it is) I was glad I had one. There is a big difference in stability and feel. Given a choice I prefer a dually, length of towable does enter into the equation for me.
Just because it come swith "tow ratings" does not mean you should tow with it.........
Cummins12V98 wrote: Any of the larger RV's have a huge amount of side surface area. When you are traveling down a 6 percent grade at night coming into a corner and a 40 mph wind gust hits you broadside you will thank God for having a Dually!
Just because it can tow it does not mean you should!
While towing up I-81 a couple of weeks ago, we hit a strong thunderstorm. Crosswinds of 60+ MPH. I felt our 35' fifth wheel tipping a bit twice, but our dually was up to the challenge.
A couple of years ago, we were towing in PA with our old 33' fifth wheel and a 2005 F350 SRW. Another storm blew in, while we were descending a steep grade. A very strong crosswind hit us and blew the whole rig off the interstate and on to the shoulder. I barely had time to realize what was going on and attempt to compensate. That incident was what most prompted the dually upgrade.
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that doesn't sound right coming from a Texan.
Take care.
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