Hello
After many days of looking at different RV forums it looked like this was the only one that I could get good sound advice to my situation.
I have been camping for many years and for the last 4 it has been in a TT, (upgrade from the joys of a tent). Now I?m looking to upgrade to a 5W. I?m looking at a 02 Keystone Springdale 249 BH with 12? slide out. This is where I?m unsure if my truck is the right one for the job
It?s a 99 f150 with a max trailer towing weight of 7700# and a GCVW of 12700# the 5w has a GVWR 7880. We travel light just enough clothing and food for the weekend and bathroom stuff. I never travel with any fresh water and the holding tanks are always empty. We only go about 7 times a summer and drive about 3 hrs away max, most of the time only an hour. I live in southern Minnesota so hills are irrelevant.
I do understand that technically I?m over my max trailer weight by 180# unless I was to calculate it by using the 90% rule of your max tow capacity then I would be over by770#. If I travel light would this be a problem or could I be headed for trouble?
Thank you for all of your help in advance!!!
After many days of looking at different RV forums it looked like this was the only one that I could get good sound advice to my situation.
I have been camping for many years and for the last 4 it has been in a TT, (upgrade from the joys of a tent). Now I?m looking to upgrade to a 5W. I?m looking at a 02 Keystone Springdale 249 BH with 12? slide out. This is where I?m unsure if my truck is the right one for the job
It?s a 99 f150 with a max trailer towing weight of 7700# and a GCVW of 12700# the 5w has a GVWR 7880. We travel light just enough clothing and food for the weekend and bathroom stuff. I never travel with any fresh water and the holding tanks are always empty. We only go about 7 times a summer and drive about 3 hrs away max, most of the time only an hour. I live in southern Minnesota so hills are irrelevant.
I do understand that technically I?m over my max trailer weight by 180# unless I was to calculate it by using the 90% rule of your max tow capacity then I would be over by770#. If I travel light would this be a problem or could I be headed for trouble?
Thank you for all of your help in advance!!!