Anyone hauling an Airstream?
11-25-2014, 01:43 AM
#1
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Anyone hauling an Airstream?
I plan to purchase a 2015 EB in the spring. My wife has fallen in love with Airstream trailers so I hope to find a used 26' Flying Cloud (GVWR 7300). Any experiences with a F150 EB/ Airstream combination? I'd love to hear.
11-25-2014, 07:52 AM
#3
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I've seen them being hauled by F150s. Understand they are quite aerodynamic and easy to pull.
Not sure what the tongue weight is on these things but, in general, for a 7300 dry, say 8300# loaded trailer, I would be sure to get the 2015 F150 with the HD Payload option and 18" wheels. And the 3.7L EcoBoost engine. That way there will be no unpleasant surprises.
EDIT: oops, I see that the 7300 is the trailers GVWR so you will not be exceeding that hopefully. Still, if these trailers have a high tongue weight like mine does (>15%), you'll be better off with the HD Payload option.
Not sure what the tongue weight is on these things but, in general, for a 7300 dry, say 8300# loaded trailer, I would be sure to get the 2015 F150 with the HD Payload option and 18" wheels. And the 3.7L EcoBoost engine. That way there will be no unpleasant surprises.
EDIT: oops, I see that the 7300 is the trailers GVWR so you will not be exceeding that hopefully. Still, if these trailers have a high tongue weight like mine does (>15%), you'll be better off with the HD Payload option.
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11-25-2014, 12:15 PM
#4
The F150 is a very popular tow vehicle on the airstream forums. You should head over there and do some looking around.
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