Posted 2014-10-21 1:31 PM (#161212) Subject: Recommendations on trailer brand/model
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Posts: 14
Location: Central VA
I'm looking to upgrade my little 2H BP with tack area under managers to 2H with a DR for camping; Can be GN or BP (prefer slant with rear tack to free up the DR space). I am towing with a 2008 F150 XLT 4x4, so GVWR is listed as 7200. I'd like a GN, but I'm not sure that is entirely possible with my truck - and can't afford to replace both. What trailers should I be looking at/for that will be towable by my truck? I'm always on this site cruising for my next rig lately :) I have found my share of trailers or floor plans that I like, but not I'm not sure what I *can* go after.Thanks!
Posted 2014-10-22 10:27 AM (#161230 - in reply to #161212) Subject: RE: Recommendations on trailer brand/model
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
Your truck can tow a 2H GN trailer with a short dressing room. You won't be able to carry a trailer with a LQ, or equipped with large water tanks mounted in the nose. We have a 2H GN aluminum trailer that weighs ~#3800 empty and is easily handled with a 150. The placement of the trailer axles, and the length of the dressing room, will determine how much tongue weight is applied to the pin. Most 150s can carry ~#1500 without much problem. The pin weight will be your determining factor, as the trailer's total weight, will often be less than your truck's towing maximum abilities.
Posted 2014-10-22 11:00 PM (#161245 - in reply to #161212) Subject: RE: Recommendations on trailer brand/model
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
The placement of the trailer axles, and the length of the dressing room with its contents' weights, will determine how much tongue weight is applied to the pin.The 25% figure is just a rough guesstimate. It can vary greatly from ~20-40%.Pin weights are not listed because of the many variables involved in the construction, changeable loading and additional installed equipment of the trailers.The only way to know the exact pin weight, is to weigh the truck's axles with and without the trailer being coupled.
Recommendations on trailer brand/model
