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Old Jul 23, 2018 | 08:22 PM
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Was very impressed with this truck vs my Tundra. 11/12 mpg's , P rated tires is the only complaint.
The better mpg's and a 36 gal tank I really didn't need to stop at my usual fill ups. Trip was to Roar on the shore at Erie, pa.
I was so much more relaxed when towing this camper and with the Goldwing I am at approx. 6k.
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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 10:55 AM
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I can't tell from the picture. I assume you have a toy hauler that you're putting the Goldwing in. What model of trailer? Looking for a similar setup myself
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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by TrailFox76
I can't tell from the picture. I assume you have a toy hauler that you're putting the Goldwing in. What model of trailer? Looking for a similar setup myself
I suspect it's a Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf # 22RR, the smallest toy hauler available from Grey Wolf. http://www.forestriverinc.com/produc...elID=3119#Main

But with GVWR of 7,601, the hitch weight will overload most F-150s over the payload capacity of the F-150 when loaded for the road.
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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by smokeywren
I suspect it's a Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf # 22RR, the smallest toy hauler available from Grey Wolf. http://www.forestriverinc.com/produc...elID=3119#Main

But with GVWR of 7,601, the hitch weight will overload most F-150s over the payload capacity of the F-150 when loaded for the road.
Not quite, i have a family member with one and its under under 900 with the garage empty. Very nice little toyhauler, would consider one if we didn't have a new trailer.
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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluewoo
Was very impressed with this truck vs my Tundra. 11/12 mpg's
What Tundra did you have? I'm looking at a similar switch.
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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TrailFox76
I can't tell from the picture. I assume you have a toy hauler that you're putting the Goldwing in. What model of trailer? Looking for a similar setup myself
19RR forest river and a can am spyder fits too!
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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Like2Hike
What Tundra did you have? I'm looking at a similar switch.
2012 SR5 Double cab.

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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by smokeywren
I suspect it's a Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf # 22RR, the smallest toy hauler available from Grey Wolf. http://www.forestriverinc.com/produc...elID=3119#Main

But with GVWR of 7,601, the hitch weight will overload most F-150s over the payload capacity of the F-150 when loaded for the road.
Never scaled it at weigh station but the DIY tongue weight with a scale it came out a little over #800 (look how far back the axles are) and this was empty.
Everything goes into the camper over axle is possible and it has a cargo capy of #3300 - never have that much crap to put into it. LOL
My f150 payload is +1600 lbs the tundra was less than 1400 lbs.Me wife two labs good to go.

Mine is a 19RR - 3 ft shorter

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