shmuck2002
Active member
Hi guys, I'm new to the trailer world, and have been shopping for a toy hauler. I came across a 2000 Fleetwood Prowler 26A that i really like! It's dry weight is 5800#. the only toys that will ever go in it is 900# of jet ski's (two stand-ups), bringing me to roughly 6700# dry, plus all our crap, conservatively i'll be at 7500#
My truck is a '01 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L, rated at 8000#. From what I have read here and on other forums, that does not leave much of a margin (some would say i passed the margin about 500# ago!).
So, here's my actual questions
1) I am actually within legal and rated limits as I have figured, and i'm pulling on flat terrain only, so should I be cool with this?
2) does having a good brake controller help? I bought a Prodigy today as it came highly recommended
3) does a good WD hitch help as well?
4) a friend of mine put a coil-over airbag kit in the rear end of his Durango tow vehicle, and that helped dramatically; would that be a worthwhile upgrade for me if i choose to go with this trailer?
Thanks in advance for all your knowledgable advice!
Joe
My truck is a '01 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L, rated at 8000#. From what I have read here and on other forums, that does not leave much of a margin (some would say i passed the margin about 500# ago!).
So, here's my actual questions
1) I am actually within legal and rated limits as I have figured, and i'm pulling on flat terrain only, so should I be cool with this?
2) does having a good brake controller help? I bought a Prodigy today as it came highly recommended
3) does a good WD hitch help as well?
4) a friend of mine put a coil-over airbag kit in the rear end of his Durango tow vehicle, and that helped dramatically; would that be a worthwhile upgrade for me if i choose to go with this trailer?
Thanks in advance for all your knowledgable advice!
Joe