Towing a Travel Trailer RV with a 1/2 ton Pickup! Watch this!

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@ECEV 4 роки тому

I pull my pop up trailer (gvwr-1500lbs) with a semi just to be on the safe side. I hope you approve.

@bikeislife8405 3 роки тому

Honestly, you should really be concerned for your safety with that amount of trailer..

@anthonyg6924 Рік тому

I'm crying! 🤣🤣🤣

@Thekoffrekup Рік тому

Lol

@240606ktt 10 місяців тому

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@240606ktt 10 місяців тому

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@DeBildr 4 роки тому

From a truck driver perspective, if wind is a deal breaker for you, pull over and wait it out, I've seen many empty trailers flip in the wind, speed is another factor, if unsure take it slow no more than 60mph if it gets sketchy slow down, that being said imma pull at what my 1/2 truck is rated at no more

@Roy-ij1wq 2 роки тому

An anti-sway hitch also helps. I have a Hensley hitch on my 28' trailer and there was virtually no sway when I drove around Chicago on the Skyway and the wind was gusting up to 50 MPH.

@froglobster Рік тому

That’s a big 10-4 for everyone towing! I hope your comment is seen by thousands. I do same- slow down or pull over or both !

@patgilman 3 роки тому

Wow, great video and wish we'd seen this before purchasing our new travel trailer. While under the specs, just barely, for everything, we were still very uncomfortable towing. We've since upgraded to a 3/4 ton truck and it is night and day, so much better!

@gabrielalequin5518 5 років тому

Very good advice, and kudos to you for being honest about safety with potential customers and your viewers. I drive a 1/2 ton max tow rating of just over 8,000 lbs and made the novice mistake of getting a forest river vibe 268rks... 34.5 ft from ball to bumper and currently just shy of 7,500 lbs with my "long weekend" load. Needless to say I went from never having towed, to expert REAL quick, kind of had to towing through California mountains and such. Longest haul was from the Mojave up to Yosemite and it was extemely taxing.... currently in the market for a 3/4 ton truck to remedy the driver's fatigue and a lot of the other issues I've ran into just hauling that rig around. Solid content bud, thanks.

@johnvillafranca6188 5 років тому

Very informative. Things that i did not know nor had never considered. You have improved my safety awareness. Thank you.

@sum2automation 4 роки тому

Smart man with excellent advice... Thanks for your honesty, the RV industry just moved up a notch and most sales men don't even know it. Happy camping.

@austinlittle2139 5 років тому

Dude great video and great honesty. Alot of people try to tow because it says they can but the key points on this video are very valid.

@timothyjosifek5383 3 роки тому

I drove truck for over 40 years. The biggest reason for towing accidents is speed. Most of the rv accidents I saw on the highway were speed caused. The other cause is improper setup. I hauled a full size trailer with a v6 suv down I5, even through Shasta canyon, without any problem. Set it up properly and keep your speed down and you should have a nice trip.

@derekbuttery4776 5 років тому

great info and explanation for your reasoning.

@sguishy89 5 років тому

Thank you for explaining! I couldn't figure it out until now

@danna140 5 років тому

Very educational thank you very much ! Looking to purchase one in the near future and now I know what to look for again thank you .

@curtisgmonkey1666 3 роки тому

Thank you! Very well presented and I learned a lot as a first time truck owner!

@txmarcg 5 років тому

Very good video. I drove 18 wheelers for 6 years. Still liked how informational you're video was. I'm interested in an RV for my 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500. You helped a lot.

@scottjohnson943 5 років тому

Good segment Big - and great commentary. I tow with my fully loaded Mac-Daddy'd out 2017 Ram 1500 Longhorn, the features on it and the max-tow configuration certainly make it more capable than lower-trim level stuff on the lot, nonetheless, I wouldn't pull anything bigger than I currently do with it. I've also made several upgrades that make towing it considerably easier. We have a 2013 Dutchman Kodiak Express 30-foot travel trailer, much like your "first floorplan" in one of your earlier shows -nearly identical actually. I've already had MoRhyde suspension and E-rated Carlisle tires put on and next week it gets a residential-grade 400 watt solar panel on the roof so I don't have to screw with recharging batteries anymore. In travel trailers, you seem to pay for "light", not "length". By that I mean, a 20 foot ultralight with high-quality materials could easily cost twice what the 30 foot with aluminum siding & wood frame would. I was a bit surprised at the "heft" on that Surveyor - our Kodiak is around 5,000 lbs (dry) and probably around 7,000 when we are on one of our 2 & 3 week road trips with it, or closer to 7500 if we are going to be boon docking it here in the west. That 7500 lbs climbing up & down western mountain passes can be felt pretty significantly behind the 11,500 lb max-tow Ram, but we are not trolling around at sea-level here either, so leaving about 30-40% of your capability is always needed here, regardless of truck class.. I've driven 12 mile 6% grades before while towing. The 400 ft-lb Hemi w/ the 8-speed and 3.92 gear ratio can easily accelerate the load going up the 6% 10 grade and I'll easily maintain 65-75 mph if the road conditions allow it, but I wouldn't dream of stacking another 2,000 lbs back there either. Note, the fuel economy does suffer...:). There are a lot of simple upgrades that make it very doable though: 1.) Obviously, stick to the lighter-weight trailers and expect to pay for it -though your fuel economy will be much better anyway. 2.) Don't use the stupid strap-on mirrors, buy a half-ton with factory tow mirrors. 3.) I installed a video screen that snaps to my rear view mirror on the truck, and ran the camera cable from the back bumper of the RV to a pickup tool box I welded to the hitch area of the RV (for batteries, tools, and camera equipment), then it terminates to a wireless transmitter at the hitch (which is then received by the screen in the cab), the screen shows everything behind the trailer like I'm looking at my rear view mirror out of habit. 4.) Don't use those crappy chain-lift WDS hitches, use the higher-quality EZ-Lift or similar "steel bar" lifting ones. I switched and the difference is enormous, it just makes a lot of noise when making sharp turns, combined with the Longhorn 4-wheel air suspension, smooth.. 5.) Don't forget your truck tires, those Goodyear Wranglers they ship with ride nice, but they are not very good for towing. I use Michelin LTX2's with E-Rated 10-ply. Stiffer, for sure, but no trailer sway. Sloppy sidewalls on the tires will give you an inch of acceleration laterally that turns in to a foot at the back bumper of the trailer.

@mjpender9443 5 років тому

Hey, thank you so much for this video. It is the best information I have seen yet on how to judge what type of trailer is safe to pull behind a Ford F150. Thank you.

@Mike2500able 5 років тому

I can honestly say you did a awesome job showing how you read trailer weights because so many dealerships are giving false info and just reading off the empty weights to get the sales. I also believe you are spot on with the length and opinion of what you feel is considered to be comfortable towing with half ton trucks and I also agree just because they say it doesn’t me you should especially for beginners.

@frystephenw 5 років тому

I agree totally. I tow a surveyor 226 that is 5100 lbs dry and about 6500 loaded with a Titan rated for 9000lbs and I would not want to tow anything bigger. It tows great but at 65 it turns into a barn door. Great video and sound advice. Thanks.

@nohowtoplz1 4 роки тому

Thank you for the knowledge.

@brianhalliday2384 3 роки тому

Wow, I've towed my 30 foot (overall, bumper to tongue) travel trailer thousands of miles with my RAM 1500. Unloaded weight is 5,800 lbs., but I roll at about 6,500 lbs. With the Equilizer hitch, I have no sway and a comfortable ride. We've hauled this rig all over the country with no issues, good hitch and keep speeds under 65 mph and you will have a safe ride.

@smrdmr1 2 роки тому

The tow police are nuts. Every trailer should be towed by a 3500 series dually.

@htmpshow 2 роки тому

Hey Brian. Thanks for the comment. I’m about to move up from a roughly 3350lb dry 21 footer to something in the 6-6.5k dry 30-31ft range. Also drive a RAM 1500. I’ve got the air suspension and will definitely be using sway bars/WDH. Any tips you’d give me as I transition? Thinking I may want to get tow mirrors but aside from that…?

@bloodyblade916 2 роки тому

@@smrdmr1 , LMAO best comment!

@willstevens4981 2 роки тому

The equalizer is key here.

@denisbeaulieu3004 2 роки тому

Thanks for the puce of mind. That’s exactly my setup - Ram 1500 5.7L with 3.92 rear end with air bags and using a WD hitch. I’m pulling a Keystone Passport ultra lite GVWR about 7000lbs. I am mindful of my payload as well so as not to overload the truck in any way. Suffice to say everyone is going to need a “comfort level” about their rig. Good video though

@wendysmith-Florida 4 роки тому

I just learned that the axle ratio of my Ram 1500 makes a significant difference! It definitely made my shopping for a travel trailer a lot different… I had to go with a much lighter weight trailer.

@edwardjackson3952 5 років тому

Thank you for the information that's exactly what I was looking for

@paulrodrigues9603 5 років тому

Exactly but it would have been great info to have in March 2018. Also addressed to my wife!!

@aaronarmstrong406 5 років тому

Thanks for those numbers. I will definitely keep them in mind when I am shopping for my first camper (SOON!!!!). I have a 2017 F150 3.5 EcoBoost max tow. The numbers on that thing are ridiculous, but it is still a light duty truck.

@tonyn.4663 5 років тому

Thank you for some helpful tip and advice. Very informative from one of your subscribers

@petekane2501 5 років тому

Great info every future Trailer buyer should see. I recently purchased a used f250 gasser when my expedition with trailer tow package struggled to pull my new 32 ft 7000lb travel trailer. I feel 100 % better and more in control now when towing

@tamishaw9826 4 роки тому

Thank you so much. Just starting to look at travel trailers, very informative video. Much appreciated.

@SoCal_rnr 5 років тому

Good to know I've been following a good rule of thumb without every having been told. Got a silverado 1/2 ton with max tow package, and gravitated to a 20ft micro mini that was less than ever 60% max tow loaded up. Ticked all my boxes for what I needed and I'm not a big luxury trailer kinda guy, just needed something good enough for the little missus and our dog to hangout in while I dragged them out to the middle of nowhere lol

@hhiippiittyy 5 років тому

You came back with the dog though, right?

@hurricane8634 4 роки тому

Dude no one cares. Clearly it can tow a 20ft no problem so why even say anything.

@shawn7704 3 роки тому

@@hurricane8634 yet you cared enough to type that out ... just saying

@traganfour7168 Рік тому

This guy is an honest salesman. God bless him.

@sethwagner9780 4 роки тому

I really appreciate your approach to suggesting the right size truck to the trailer size. I really believe this is something often over looked because of the new trucks manufacturer tow specs. Thank you for continuing to recommend the right truck for the size trailer you have!

@ShayneBilley 5 років тому

Spot On!! We moved from a 6500# TT to a 8400# TT with our F150. There was a huge difference in control. Also of note, most of the bigger trailers have a much heaver tongue weight. When I took my F150 truck to a weigh scale and did the math, after my family of five were in the truck with the new 8400# TT we had aprox 50-100# left on the truck payload with an EMPTY box due to the extra tongue weight. Legally I was within the GCVW, however the GVW of the truck was probably over when I had a box full of camping supplies. Needless to say, I now pull with an F350 gasser. Night and day difference!!!

@mfgxl 5 років тому

I am impressed. Telling the truth that might hurt sales. Very commendable.

@emmahammond5088 2 роки тому

Wish the salesman would have said any of that before selling me my truly 31 foot camp trailer for my half ton gmc pickup.instead he told me it was perfect for my truck....it is wonderful 😢... should have watched this before I bought 😢😕😔...

@bobcloughjr 2 роки тому

This UKpostsr is not an RV salesman.

@joyce7892 2 роки тому

What RV place is this?

@vernalton 2 роки тому

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@barbaraness4507 2 роки тому

Thanks so much for explaining this in detail. We just bought a half ton (4x4). The dealer told us it could pull a trailer that was max weight for the truck. We only need a camper for two people, and had already decided to get one at least two thousand pounds less than the max weight, but this information will help us to pick out an appropriate one as well.

@packiejoegilheany1171 3 роки тому

Thanks for giving us viewers such important info. It’s appreciated.

@dixiedodge4315 5 років тому

Very good video. Wish more people realized this.

@davidblow7255 5 років тому

I love this channelI really appreciate the honest appraisal of this ongoing topic. It never seems to get old. I tow with 2016 Nissan Titan with the Cummings 5.2 Turbo Diesel. It is a really solid and nice truck. Behind it is a Keystone Hideout 28 RKS. At 7200 pounds it is all I care to handle. It’s is okay but I know it is back there fore sure. We are constantly being told that we can move to a Firth wheel or a larger trailer with no issue. In my opinion part of RV ing is being comfortable getting from place to place. With that in mind it just feels good to keep things as in until I can afford to go the 3/4 ton route.

@Saucey0821 5 років тому

thank you very much! someone who actually takes safety and common sense seriously

@Gbobzin 5 років тому

As a long time 1/2 ton trailer tower, I'd say spot on! I comfortably tow a 1995 Lance with my 2015 Silverado LT.

@br23goose 5 років тому

I wish more rv salesman would watch this video over and over again. I have talked to many who just don’t know any of this information and they really put people in danger all for a big sale. I’ve towed a TT that was 27ft over all 32 with an F150 eco long wheel base with airbags and E rated tires and it did great; but I now have a 3/4 ton Suburban and I noticed the difference right off. No movement of all. I hope more people would watch this video before buying a truck and trailer. You set a good standard for half-ton towing of TT. Thanks BTBRV

@chadsteele1 5 років тому

RV sales ppl are the worst. They talk a lot of yap without a lot of know how, just to sell a product that is a luxury item, not a need and they put ppl imo in peril.

@theCURTWAYNE 5 років тому

I stopped to look at a TT one time, and the salesman looked at the pickup I was driving, and asked, "What kind of vehicle would you be pulling this with, because that pickup will not be able to do it."

@pgrant7688 5 років тому

theCURTWAYNE I had the opposite experience. When I asked the salesman whether or not my vehicle at the time could tow the travel trailer, he said truck manufacturers are always fighting to top the other’s tow capacity. I was pushing 95% of the vehicle’s towing capacity.

@kong3 5 років тому

Yes they do if they have been in the business for any time at all. Let the buyer beware. Its the whole truck that counts, not just power/transmission. After 60 years rving even buyers that ask, just ending up wanting to argue their uninformed opinion too often. Just like financial life... do the numbers.

@sonictech1000 5 років тому

The sales profession is certainly filled with folks who know little about their products and will do anything for a buck. That said, a lot if the blame falls on the consumer. If a customer goes to two dealers wanting to buy an oversized trailer it's the dealer who says "sure, you'll be fine" who will get the sale over the one who tries to talk then into something they don't like as much. Iterate this over time and you get the situation we have today.

@michaelpettebone4015 5 років тому

Love this video. We were towing a 31 foot (34 feet overall) Whitehawk travel trailer (8200 lbs max) with a 2011 F150 Crew Cab 5.0. Most of the time, it was okay, until the wind kicked up or we were on the interstate with Big Rigs passing. I added a second sway control bar which helped but we still got pushed around in any crosswind over 15 mph. Then, I measured the tongue weight. The manufacturer had the tongue weight at 680 lbs (of course, that's empty). I measured 1050 lbs loaded! That gave me less than 400 lbs payload capacity in the truck (payload was 1404 lbs). I really should have had at least an F250. I ended up buying an F450 because we plan on getting a large fifth wheel in the future. Wow, what a difference that made! Even in high winds, 25-30 mph sustained and higher gusts, I can't even feel the trailer. Moral of the story is, even though the weight might be under what the vehicle is rated for, the size and shape of the trailer makes a big difference as BTBRV pointed out in this video.

@philisledbetter4412 3 роки тому

Thank you very much. I totally appreciate your video. I have a Dodge Ram 1500 and was looking at a Coachman Freedom Express. I don’t think I could tow that now. You saved me a trip out of town to check on one I wanted.

@SchafferTwins 5 років тому

This us a great video and well put together. Thank you!

@theCURTWAYNE 5 років тому

I've had conversations with people about the tow capacity of a vehicle, and the weight of trailers, many times. A lot of them think that just because a vehicle has a big engine, it should be able to pull anything, and act surprised when it struggles to pull what they have. I start asking questions about tow capacity, and weight of trailer, and they say they don't know.

@bigrobntexas1720 5 років тому

My trailer is only 6200 gvw, but 1 ton single wheel leaves nothing to doubt 👉 safty 1st & comfort w/power to spare 👍

@HillbillyMusings 5 років тому

Nice to see an rv salesperson be honest about this. When I first got into rvs I had a salesperson sell me too much trailer. Have had numerous occasions since with the same thing. Thanks for being honest sir!

@benificentmillipedius634 5 років тому

I agree with your figures. Looking at UVW, I tow a 3800# ultra lite 24' cabin on a 29' total-length frame. Loaded I run about 5000# and it works my 1500 Suburban 4x4 tow package on the steep hills. On a fully loaded trip, I also have 1500# inside the Suburban. I don't use a stabilizer-load-leveler on it, no sway at all. In a crosswind I pull at about 50 - 55mph and optimal conditions 65mph. The trailer is only 8 1/2' tall from the ground so lower wind resistance. I go by UVW because that is the innate weight of the trailer.

@beauxwalwer4894 5 років тому

Benificent Millipedius I have a 01 Yukon 5.3 and am looking at a 98 coachmen roughly 4600 ibs I feel I should be alright do you have any input with you experiences.?

@slowspecv69 3 роки тому

Beaux walwer I hope you’ve gotten a answer by now, but if not u should be fine.

@randystrom2163 5 років тому

You are my go to answer guy! The best out there.

@williamsmith1453 4 роки тому

Thank you big time. Newby to RVs. Looking at a f150 with About 4,500 lbs and 18 to 23ft. Rv. Seem like i am on the right path.

@Mike-re2ok 3 роки тому

Thanks for the info! Very helpful. I know what I need to get now.

@jamespeters3907 5 років тому

Great explanation and advice! You are very right about rv towing much different than regular trailers. What every they say they weigh. I think calculate a couple thousand pounds on top of it. For wind resistance. I helped a friend tow a 30ft fifth wheel that he bought. The sticker says it weighs around 8,500 lbs. But it feels much heavier due to the amount of wind it catches.

@trevorclapham5571 Рік тому

My 1/2 ton could not tow that. The payload would be 1700lbs.

@mattsmith7503 3 роки тому

Great video! My little travel trailer is 4,200-lbs fully loaded and well within the theoretical capacity of my Nissan Frontier. Living in the Northern Rockies and going up mountain passes at 50 mph with the engine/transmission screaming, taught me that the towing capacity and wise towing weight are two different things. I've since upgraded to 1/2 pickup and towing is no longer a stressful venture. I'd hazard to guess that about 2/3 of the manufacturer's towing capacity is about the safe capacity, especially if you aren't a flatlander.

@robertcolpitts4534 2 роки тому

About 85% of the manufacturer's towing is the most you should realistically be towing. So for a 9200 lb tow rating, 85% gives you 7820 lbs maximum trailer GVWR. Gives you breathing room on the trailer you can tow. Something to consider.

@NGLCOCONUTS 5 років тому

Good examples of what can be towed with a 1/2 ton. I’ve seen every single one of those type trailers being towed with a 1/2 ton. It always surprises me especially on the bigger ones with truck beds full of bikes,coolers,kayaks. Firewood, etc. I don’t know how anyone can feel comfortable putting their family of 4-5 down the road with all of that weight.

@gregmislick1117 5 років тому

My wife is never happy when I tell her what has to stay home....and I even weigh the dog! ....but she eventually agrees when I tell her it stays or....we could go buy a new truck...whatever it is stays home...so far.

@ElimitechPest 5 років тому

Do you must have seen me driving down the road with my truck full of bikes and Ice Coolers and my 35 foot trailer with my half-ton F-150. You're so right the guy at the RV shop told me I would be fine. I wish I would have done my research before I spent all this money

@NGLCOCONUTS 5 років тому

Bringing stuff is still a problem for me. My wife brings EVERYTHING with and yes we can tow it but geez do we really need 48 bottles of water and 4 bottles of shampoo for a weekend.

@lymerbean88 5 років тому

Pack like you have to carry it on your own back!

@johndevita4236 2 роки тому

@arthurtaylor4568 3 роки тому

Wow this is a great video and I'm a 25 year veteran semi tractor driver considering getting a travel trailer for my 2020 Tundra and this video will definitely help me choose the best trailer when I decide, thank's alot

@Michael-xz4kt 5 років тому

I am looking at buying both in next month or two.Thanks for the info pulling is one problem getting to stop is another problem.

@michaelmartin9335 4 роки тому

Truck and hitch set up is very important regardless of 1/2 T or 3/4 T. I have helper springs on back axel, extra heavy duty shocks, and a 10k load leveler and sway system. This is very important for me.

@Jasha333 5 років тому

Completely agree with everything you said

@perry9492 5 років тому

Good article. I agree with everything you said.

@timzbel6389 2 роки тому

As a newbie to campers, your video was very helpful. Quite different than hauling a 30ft horse trailer.

@jackrehm4482 5 років тому

I appreciate you explaining towing capacity for travel trailers and 5th wheels. I live in Cheyenne, Wyoming and the wind is strong and dangerous, ranging from 10 to 40 mph. I tow a 2016 momentum by grand design and most of the time I'm unable to tow over 60 to 63 mph, due to the wind. It would be interesting to watch , either an RV manufacture or yourself, talk about towing in strong winds.

@killer2600 5 років тому

Don't tow in strong winds. Strong winds knock over semi's that weigh more than typical RV rigs.

@mhaskins3769 4 роки тому

Killer2600 not true, they knock over empty trucks or half loaded trucks. 80,000 lb trucks don’t blow over.

@danielpohl29 2 роки тому

@@mhaskins3769 which is basically a camper. The wind will blow over a fully loaded camper.

@surfandstreamfisher5749 5 років тому

Good information! RV salesman should watch and learn!!

@jibbygonewrong2458 3 роки тому

Ty! I'm a mom who's going to force my 3 kids to spend family time in a camper soon (mean mom) and safety is first. I got mixed responses on towing with our SUV so I bought a truck. It's so important to understand there are still limitations. This helped me understand the safety requirements for our new RAM. Ty :)

@tinoarreguin8850 4 роки тому

Thanks for the info, it really helps.

@chrism2042 5 років тому

I live at NC coast where we get a lot of vacationers from Spring to Fall. It is very common to see large campers pulled with mid-size trucks and SUV's, not uncommon at all to see a Jeep Cherokee towing a 25'+ camper with hitch almost dragging asphalt. Many of the sights with camper towing around here is dangerous.

@Valor_73737 3 роки тому

THAT is scary!

@timesup6386 5 років тому

Good show Big Truck Big RV. Max tow is as individual as the tow vehicle. Payload capacity and GVWR are the rule. Experts are not educated if they tow over payloads.

@Riverrockphotos 5 років тому

Times Up write my truck is ready for 1650 pounds of payload. By the time you put a 10,000 pound trailer and me and the wife in there I’ve only got 160 pounds left the payload.

@jaybilawchuk2225 5 років тому

Very true statement. Only 45 years old, but have driven every big truck there is, from grain trucks to full semi trucks with trailers. Pulling my 30 foot travel trailer coming in at 7500 pounds on a windy day is a tretourous task even for me. I couldn’t imagine a first time driver pulling one of these trailers. It is very overwhelming if you don’t have experience. Good video!!

@windrider65 5 років тому

I am subscribed to your channel I've watched a lot of your videos in this in my opinion is probably the best informative video you have done for people that tow travel trailers thank you very much. Again a great video about personal safety.

@JoseMedina-fu5yc 5 років тому

cool. this is good training as I'm researching to go in to the rv World

@d.pollard5962 5 років тому

Don't do rv world. Do your homework and compare several local shops.

@deepwater2652 5 років тому

Pulling our 26 ft Lance with a Ford F-150 (tow package equipped) - took a Western tour with our rig (TX, NM, UT, AZ). Trailer was running at about 5250 lbs. Truck handled the trailer like a champ!

@jetboy770371 4 роки тому

what kind of engine do you have in your F-150

@deepwater2652 4 роки тому

@@jetboy770371 5.0 Liter - runs strong like tank!

@jjohnson9750 3 роки тому

Thank you so so much for the informative information. Awesome job.

@andrusdad 4 роки тому

Great video thank you, we are just starting our research to go on the road full time and we have a 1/2 ton F150. We know to stay under what we can haul.

@bella68201 3 роки тому

I just got ourselves a 36 foot long travel trailer and I pulled it with my 2013 f150 eco boost

@bella68201 3 роки тому

By the way the travel trailer gvwr is 11090 pounds. F150 is rated for towing 13000 pounds with the towing package

@Demoguy87 3 роки тому

One thing I think you're missing here is that the yellow payload sticker applies more to stock OEM tires. More often than not the axle is rated for much higher than the OEM tires on a half ton truck. As soon as you upgrade your tires to a higher load range that yellow sticker becomes irrelevant. At this point the important sticker is total combined vehicle weight and rear axle weight limit which you would figure out at the scale. After going to the scale doing the math and upgrading my tire load range I am good for 2,200 lb when it was 1600 before

@froglobster Рік тому

Good mention about the tires !

@richardduncan709 5 років тому

Thanks for another great video. Can you please do one for 3/4 ton trucks please.

@bassproable 4 роки тому

Absolutely, correct JD. Most are over cargo capacity and dont even know it.

@ricksprague4096 5 років тому

Great video, and very good advice. Happy to see so many comments about payload which is the biggest drawback in towing with a half ton truck. Most of the newer half ton trucks have payload ratings of 1300 to 1600lbs. By the time you hitch up the trailer with lots of tongue weight, throw in a generator, some firewood, couple of dogs along with wife and kids, most of us half ton owners are way over payload rating. As a half ton owner and 5 month a year rver, I’m constantly fighting payload. It’s a real issue that every trailer purchaser should look closely at.

@glenyukon9923 5 років тому

exactly..my f150 payload is only 1300 lbs..me, wife and a hitch dont leave much for tongue weight or cargo.

@x86brandon263 5 років тому

What package? You can get them set up for 2,800 lbs. I have a 2018. I have 1,200 lbs of tongue weight on a equalizer, generators, firewood and gas. Truck dropped about a inch. Perfectly level.

@glenyukon9923 5 років тому

2013 f150 Screw with the FX4 package. pretty small payload compared to alot i have seen..trim level goes up and payload goes down..lol.

@joecurry7249 4 роки тому

@@glenyukon9923 Get weight distributuion hitch. Then you are adding 1/3 to 1/2 of your hitch weight to your rear axle. Lots of payload for carrying a TT on any half ton that way.

@joecurry7249 4 роки тому

@@x86brandon263 How can you be perfectly level if the back dropped a full inch?

@danapitman2269 5 років тому

Thank you for saying what most sales people won’t.

@CJ-dy8lb 5 років тому

I think this information applies to older half ton pick ups. Nowadays the towing capacity of half tons are 12,000lb and up. Using trailer brakes and a weight distribution hitch with sway bars, I feel very comfortable driving a 30-35ft, 8000-9000lb gvw trailer with my 1500. I just make sure to keep the speed at 55 or under and drive defensively.

@raylaux8295 5 років тому

@RandomThings-iz9lj Рік тому

I agree my towing capacity on my 2023 is 11,000 pounds and has bells and whistles

@GabrielSBarbaraS Рік тому

I believe newer trucks also have electronic controlled sway control also, ( my truck can pull 11 K and I don't have any issues with 8K even under emergency conditions.

@whomeye2168 Рік тому

Mine is rated at 11,560 towing capacity. The trailer I'm buying is 21 ft long and 3300 lbs dry weight. SUVs can pull it fine. I'm using a weight distribution hitch because it comes with it and I plan on buying something newer next year. Tryna figure out if filling the fresh water tank while towing will be an issue for sway being it is located in the back. The water/gear weight is approx 1200 on top of the dry weight. I'm still under the 6k lbs you recommended. It should be fine, right? I've never hauled a camper trailer before and not wanting to experience the death wobble, is all. Those accidents seem to just start on a dime. I wanna make sure my truck won't give way. I've been told by a few people it won't. I have to remember to use the trailer setting. I plan on practicing with it EARLY in the mornings. There's a helluh curvy road and it will take some finesse. But if I can drive that without a heart attack, I will be fine. 😂😂🤭

@chathamj73 10 місяців тому

21 F150 King Ranch, 3.5 14000 rated towing

@craigkendall1754 3 роки тому

Thank you for this informative video. Well done and exactly answered my questions.

@rubencastillo2506 3 роки тому

Love his honesty and wisdom.

@wfd805 5 років тому

Well, you must also look at the tow vehicle. We took a lot of time setting ours up to tow our travel trailer (almost 8000 pounds and 30ft long), with our 2015 Silverado half ton 4x4. We've had it all over the country and have learned a lot along the way. The only thing I would change about our setup is, a bit deeper gear.

@alexgarza1406 2 роки тому

I have the same truck and looking to buy a 32 footer only thing big enough with enough storage for my wife and new born daughter and myself and all the newborn baby things just worried about how the towing will go I’ll be working out of town a lot

@alexgarza1406 2 роки тому

Do you have any tips or things you recommend Me getting upgraded just had the transmission rebuilt and added a few upgrades with a shift kit

@wfd805 2 роки тому

@@alexgarza1406 I put air bags on the rear axle. That was all I did. I used the universal kit from Air Ride. Theu are 5,000 pound bags. I ran them at about 50 to 60 pounds of air pressure. They worked great! I plumbed them separately, incase one failed, it wouldn't drop everything on the rear axle at once. We've had no issues at all.

@Gorlo1 2 роки тому

@@alexgarza1406 distribution hitch and a sway stopper or 2 (60$ each) is the best! its change the whole ride once you find the right setting for them!

@johnfranklinfarris6446 5 років тому

Great video. I agree with you about this.

@MotoBeemer Рік тому

Love this channel, thanks for the info. I have a 24 ft (interior) Jayco Jayflight (5300 or so dry), towed by a (gasp) Tundra but wait, it gets better. The Tundra has a 6 inch lift and 35's, steel bumpers which also add weight. I'd get a 2500 or even 3500 but pricing is absolutely absurd right now and the Tundra has long been paid off. With the Equalizer hitch, almost no squat and the truck pulls the trailer just fine at speeds of 70mph or less even up here at high elevations in Colorado. It's what I got so it's what I'm going with...not optimal but it works.

@GymJockey67 4 роки тому

Thanks. I really wanted to know what I should be looking at for my F-150. Nothing too big to start out with.

@edtetzlaff8058 3 роки тому

It took him six minutes to say "unless you feel comfortable." Otherwise he wants you to get a dually for anything over 19ft and 8000 pounds. Moving on to someone who knows what they're talking about.

@gibbonsss8 5 років тому

I'm glad you made this video. I've been looking at the cougar 34tsb. And planned on using my 14 1500 Silverado to pull it. Now I may reconsider.

@paulrodrigues9603 5 років тому

My friend has that same trailer in NY. He upgraded to the 2500 just from the ride home experience in his 1500.

@josepech1111 5 років тому

You're correct with what you said, I have a 2013 Toyota Tundra crew cab when we bought our Coleman 263bhe it was much taller and longer than our old KZ 210 spree. We drove to the Grand Canyon from Southern California and I noticed the winds made a difference, a lot of caution.

@williampellegrino473 2 роки тому

I've rooted with several 1/2 tons and 2 different 3/4 ton diesels. Very sound advice on this video. I live Colorado and tow to KS and Texas often. Great with no wind but you definitely know you have a trailer when the wind is blowing north or south and pulling east or west.

@karinagrewe5875 3 роки тому

Thank you! You answered many of my questions!

@dredus11 5 років тому

I do agree my first trailer was a 30 ft didn't kno it was longer when I bought I had a tundra it struggled and talk about white buckle ride any wind I was all over the place also I felt I was gonna break that truck or crash so went out and got a chevy 2500 it's a dream now less stress more enjoyment great video great advice

@josephfarrah579 5 років тому

Great video! Many don't understand that just because you're under the tow rating doesnt mean it will be SAFE! Towing is about confidence and safety, especially for beginners. Be safe out there everyone!

@jeff1281 3 роки тому

So good to hear , real world weight numbers, so needed...

@richardjimenez7394 5 років тому

Thanks for the information, I didn’t know that .

@joshwitham8427 5 років тому

My travel trailer is 33ft long and 10,500 loaded. Pulled with a 3/4 ton comfortably until heavy wind, stepped up to a dually and never been happier

@hurricane8634 4 роки тому

You just are a little guy with a big ego. I use my f150 ecoboost for my 36ft.

@joshwitham8427 4 роки тому

@@hurricane8634 congrats for you but you neglected to mention the weight of yours and mine is a fk which has more pin weight. But you pull what you feel comfortable with and I'll pull what I'm comfortable with

@hurricane8634 4 роки тому

@@joshwitham8427 9600

@hurricane8634 4 роки тому

@@joshwitham8427 no reason to have a dually if your not towing atleast 25k on the daily

@joshwitham8427 4 роки тому

Well you know what they about opinions, plus i haul other stuff as well and never over work my truck. Enjoy your opinion and I'll enjoy mine, have a blessed day

@djchapman4659 5 років тому

Just towed my 34 foot trailer with my tundra 700 miles with no issues at all, and have been towing fine all year as well. You just go a reasonable speed for the weather conditions.

@upperechelon3456 4 роки тому

@@robertwood5831 Yep...totally agree with you on that.

@sum2automation 4 роки тому

Yup, it's the Tundra again and I love my setup. But i still believes his advice is correct. Especially for the north western region, on them stormy day's.

@Sig721Tau 4 роки тому

Devin Chapman Just because your truck can make the tires on your trailer move, doesn't mean it should be used tow the trailer. What are you gonna do when your travel trailer has a tire blow out or there's multiple car wrecks on the highway?

@EvanT1995 4 роки тому

Yep I agree. Done that too. Also towed a 12,000lb skid steer and trailer all over for work with my Chevy 1500. No issues. Just have to use common sense

@tom_olofsson 5 років тому

Very clear explanation.

@muzicplyr111 5 років тому

thank you for the explanations

@olebiker 5 років тому

Absolutely spot on. Ford's numbers said my F150 would tow my new Jayco 28BHS. It took one white knuckle trip to convince me otherwise. I am buying an F250 diesel tomorrow.

@jerryhowell19 4 роки тому

Thats because you are obviously inexperienced. There's also hensley arrow hitches. They take care of sway and eliminate it.

@derekbionelli1049 4 роки тому

Get a ram. Had a Ford, the Rams are super heros vs the Ford with Towing.

@mussskyrat3096 4 роки тому

Derek Bionelli Ford has the highest towing rating my mom pulled a 30 foot tow hauler full of water threw the mountains with the 2.7l ecoboost which is rated for 9,000lbs the 3.5l Ecoboost is ratead for 13,000lbs highest in its class and no she doesn’t have the tow package she just put it in tow haul and went on her way oh yeah and it’s her first time towing anything in probably 10+years

@ronjeremyjnr 4 роки тому

@@mussskyrat3096 I have the 3.5 EcoBoost and it pulls my 29ft fine never been an issue, had an older F350 diesel and the EcoBoost does not feel any less powerful then the diesel.

@paulob5153 4 роки тому

I have a jeep Cherokee trailhawk rated at 4500 what would you suggest I would like a nice trailer looking at the Rpod 189

@jgirtman012 5 років тому

Good video. I've had my class A CDL for almost 10 years now. 8 of those is pulling doubles and triples for a well known freight company. I would say that more than 50% of people I see on the road have no business in towing a uhaul trailer, let alone an RV. I've always thought that if us commercial drivers are summoned to D.O.T regulations, why not some of these rigs on the road. Why, because people would go crazy. The more I think about it, it should be required to take classes or tests on towing as you would have to in order to get any sort of license or endorsement. Towing is the only thing you don't have to be certified to do and I wouldn't be opposed to it being required. Lately, I've seen more and more trucks, SUV's, and even some cars flipped over from not knowing what the heck they are doing. Watching videos will only teach you very little. Knowing how to understand weight distribution, downgrades, break checks and so on will. Thanks for putting the word out there that just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

@tednielsen5271 2 роки тому

Amen man I've seen the same things in my 14 years as a cdl a driver. They should be required to take atleast 200 hours of class room and on road training total to get a travel trailer endorsement allowing them to drive these large sails.

@candycain9901 2 роки тому

Sir i admire your knowledge so i have a question i have a toyota tacoma TRD sport my weight rating is 6,500 pounds . Do you think id be safe at purchasing a camper with a dry weight of around 4200 pounds . Thank you hope to hear back !

@jamesautry7432 2 роки тому

Great video, very educational. Makes me feel better about my choice of TT weight and length. I had the same school of thought on weight but for different reason.

@jakeschisler7525 4 роки тому

I totally agree with what you said. In fact I followed a guy this morning pulling a travel trailer with a 1/2 truck and I believe it was scary for him. He never went faster than 40 mph. I had a half ton truck and bought a new 2500hd just for my equipment trailer to haul my tractor. Better to be safe than sorry!

@LillyKC23 5 років тому

Too bad the sales people often aren't honest about this issue. Just about any vehicle will be okay with them if it means a sale. Glad to have your channel!

@eanschlotzhauer8059 3 роки тому

I think you have a good point. They shouldn't be able to sell you something the vehicle you show up with can't pull safety down the highway.

@miztrusa 4 роки тому

I have a Tundra 5.7L and I try to keep my TT around 50% of actual tow capacity. I was told you should only go 80% or less of actual tow capacity. I've seen plenty of ppl out there who have been taken by an RV dealer selling them dry weight trailers at towing max capacity.