Hi all! I just joined the forum and I'm happy to be here! Looking for some advice. I am looking to buy a new Jayco White Hawk 27 RB (33') travel trailer. I've been watching a number of You Tube videos about these trailers and the reviewer states that these trailers may be too much for "some half tons". The question I have is my truck included in this group of "some half tons"? The trailer's dry weight is 6750, 1250 cargo capacity for a 8000 GVWR.
I have a 2020 Ford F-150 short box with the Eco Boost 3.5L twin turbo, 3.55 rear end, with the tow package. According to Ford's numbers, the truck should be able to pull around 10,000 lbs
I currently pull a 2006 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 29' that probably weighs around 6000 lbs when we camp and the truck has no problems. I get between 9 & 10 mpg, at 60 - 65 mph, which is fine with me. The farthest we've ever gone is a 750 mile round trip. We are retired and our goal would be to now explore this great country of ours! I know we're about 2000 lbs under the max but we've generally traveled in the flat lands and am wondering if I'll be sorry when we get into the mountains and more rugged country. Does anyone have this experience and would care to share? Should I buy the trailer or no? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank You!!
I have a 2020 Ford F-150 short box with the Eco Boost 3.5L twin turbo, 3.55 rear end, with the tow package. According to Ford's numbers, the truck should be able to pull around 10,000 lbs
I currently pull a 2006 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 29' that probably weighs around 6000 lbs when we camp and the truck has no problems. I get between 9 & 10 mpg, at 60 - 65 mph, which is fine with me. The farthest we've ever gone is a 750 mile round trip. We are retired and our goal would be to now explore this great country of ours! I know we're about 2000 lbs under the max but we've generally traveled in the flat lands and am wondering if I'll be sorry when we get into the mountains and more rugged country. Does anyone have this experience and would care to share? Should I buy the trailer or no? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank You!!