Dakota Ted
Glendora, Ca
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Tell me when you leave on a trip and where you are going so that I will not be on the same road as you.
Bye
Ted
Wife Paulette and the little one, Mollie (our little spoiled Bishon)
27 ft. Hornet FLDS TT
1930 Model A Coupe
Silver 2004 Dodge Quad 3500 Cummins duelley
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SPRey
Orange County, Kalifornia
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F250 Superduty is my vote...my little 20' TT & my F150 are a perfect match--most of the time, not sooo perfect on 11% grades. Go for happiness--you will need the extra power.
Tim & Sue
Gerry (GSD) & Jammer (Sheltie)
2005 F150 4x4 Lariat 5.4L 3.73 Please buy a Hybrid...I need your gas for my 37 gallon tank!
2000 Nash 19B...comfortably pimped with a real Queen Size Bed
Red Wine anyone?
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cenley
NJ
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After towing 8000lbs with my Excursion I would step up to 1 ton 350/3500 to tow that much weight. I am sure a 250/2500 would do it but I like to err on the side of caution.
Carl
04 X Limited V-10 3.73 Bilsteins,Timbrens,30mm Sway Bar,Reese Dual Cam
07 Rockwood 8317SS,Top Pop Rails Bike Rack, Champion C46540
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cjoseph
WV
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I towed the TT in my sig with an F-150 (2004 S-CREW). It was rated for 8700lbs. I was under my weights --barely.
I loaded lightly and wouldn't think of hauling any more than the 7,200 lbs that the trailer weighed.
The suspension was my weak link --too soft. I took a short trip with partially-filled tanks once. That convinced me that my travel lightly plan was working.
This year, we traded up and are happy being able to load all that we need and even carry weight in the tanks.
Throw all your notes away. Surf some auto sales web sites to see what trucks fit your budget, then look up that vehicle's towing guide on the web.
I would also suggest you stay away from any small block V-8. SO, you may want to shop diesels and Ford V-10 and GM 8.1L gassers. I'm not sure how long the Dodge V-10 was on the market and don't know what big block V-8 they had available. I've never shopped Dodges. Had one as a work vehicle, and got tired of taking it to the tranny shop.
You're doing the right thing by researching. If possible, you want to buy the right tow vehicle on the first try. Unfortunately, we had our truck before we bought the TT. I got good advice here to buy the TT you want the first time around. They depreciate far more and faster than trucks.
Good luck.
Chuck, Heidi, Jessica, Nicholas & Tan Puppy
2008 3/4-ton Yukon XL, Flagstaff 831BHSS
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dfm11
Ohio
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I tried use a 1/2 ton Blazer and found that I had to move to a Suburan wheel base to get the size and power to tow my Dry WT. #4850 25Ft. saftey. I would say go for a 27 FT max with what you need inside. By the way I picked up my Suburan for $10K and there many more like it out there you would be able to use that for the time period you are looking for.
Me my Wife & Jack & Roxy
2009 Wilwood LE TT 25RKS and 2001 Suburban
Moto: NEVER EVER GIVE UP!!!!
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Campinfan
Washtenaw County, Michigan
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I have a F250 with the V10 and my trailer weights are about like yours. Just towed from Michigan to Alabama and no problems.
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2008 F 250 FX4 4WD, V10, 4.10 Tow Command
35' 2007 Crossroads Cruiser CT32SB
Wonderful Wife and 3 small kids
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Hornet28BHDS
Parker, PA
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Definately look at 3/4 tons or look at smaller TT's. Good luck!
2006 Hornet 28BHDS-Bunk House, Dual Slides
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 HD
5.7L Hemi, Factory Towing Package
Reese Brake Controller, WD Hitch and Sway Bar
Life is short, why not spend it in an RV!
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
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TXcampingfamily
San Antonio, TX
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You might want to look at the Surveyor by Forest River. It has a dry weight of 4206 lb. and bunks. It's easy to get caught up in all the big units out there, but you'll be much happier if you have the right weight for your TV. I think with gas prices lightweight units will have a greater resale if you choose later down the road to upgrade. Just my 2 cents.
http://www.forestriverinc.com/nd/default........ice=surv&nav=rec&name=1&series=RearSlide
Gin & Mike
2001 Jayco Qwest 265
2001 Ford F350 crewcab 4x4
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Tarponteaser
Space Coast Florida
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Go for the F250. Sure you could pull with the F150, but would be overloaded if you wanted to load wood, coolers, & bikes in the bed. No sense putting extra wear and tear on the TV by going too heavy. Focus on the trailer you want (ie. floorplan and interior space needs, then get the TV to handle it.
Good luck and always be cautious when a salesman says "sure you can pull that trailer with your rig".
2006 Centennial 3606
2008 F-250 4X4 PSD King Ranch Crew Cab
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jmaul
Toms River, NJ
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acpaulley wrote:Yeah, I was hoping to get by with a 1/2 ton. Really can't afford the step into 3/4 or 1 ton territory quite yet.
Check around the dealerships, you'd be surprised what great prices can be had for the 3/4 diesels. LOOK AT THIS.
Another post mentions the Surveyor. If you don't have a deal with a specific TT, check all options. There are many lightweight TT out there that would tow fairly safe with a 1/2 ton TV.
2000 Flagstaff 25LB
2001 Ford F150 Screw 4x4, 4.6L / 3.73
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