Lets see your campers being towed
04-01-2013, 06:53 PM
#1151
Senior Member
That looks like an older 27SAB Xlite model. It is actually lighter than yours SultanGris. Dry pin weight is only 1060lbs.....
http://www.rvguide.com/specs/keyston...ite/27sab.html
http://www.rvguide.com/specs/keyston...ite/27sab.html
04-01-2013, 08:01 PM
#1154
Senior Member
That looks like an older 27SAB Xlite model. It is actually lighter than yours SultanGris. Dry pin weight is only 1060lbs.....
http://www.rvguide.com/specs/keyston...ite/27sab.html
http://www.rvguide.com/specs/keyston...ite/27sab.html
I want this one instead, Haha
04-01-2013, 09:20 PM
#1155
Senior Member
I have a '13 F-150 2WD Scab, 5.0, 3.55 rear, with the std tow, not max tow, not hd payload. My yellow sticker says 1695 for payload. I want to be safe and within the limits specified.
I'm looking at travel trailers.
Up to what percentage of the specified payload limit can I go and be safe, and not overload the truck or send it into early retirement?
Yes I read every post on this entire thread, love the pictures, and I understand the weight issues.
I'm looking at travel trailers.
Up to what percentage of the specified payload limit can I go and be safe, and not overload the truck or send it into early retirement?
Yes I read every post on this entire thread, love the pictures, and I understand the weight issues.
04-01-2013, 09:43 PM
#1156
True North Strong & Free
04-01-2013, 09:49 PM
#1157
Senior Member
Just saw this on craigslist. Looks a little heavy
Here's the link
http://greenbay.craigslist.org/rvs/3716444177.html
He also has max tow. But this looks to be in the 30' range.
04-01-2013, 10:00 PM
#1158
Senior Member
Yep, they all say that and no one really follows it especially on payload!
You got old guys pulling huge 5th wheels with diesel trucks that are over GVWR by 1000lbs+ but it's ok because they have HD trucks with airbags!
So, to answer the question... Hmmm I don't know... Just try to be reasonable, ignore towing capacity as it is a useless number and try to stay under GVWR.
In your case you could hook a pretty big TT... 8000lbs with a 800lbs hitch (loaded) and still be within limit depending of how light (or heavy) you travel!
Would it be fun to drive?! I don't know because TT do not handle like 5th wheels but it would be fully legal and under maximum capacity
Stop worrying, be reasonable, and happy camping ;-)
You got old guys pulling huge 5th wheels with diesel trucks that are over GVWR by 1000lbs+ but it's ok because they have HD trucks with airbags!
So, to answer the question... Hmmm I don't know... Just try to be reasonable, ignore towing capacity as it is a useless number and try to stay under GVWR.
In your case you could hook a pretty big TT... 8000lbs with a 800lbs hitch (loaded) and still be within limit depending of how light (or heavy) you travel!
Would it be fun to drive?! I don't know because TT do not handle like 5th wheels but it would be fully legal and under maximum capacity
Stop worrying, be reasonable, and happy camping ;-)
Last edited by IronJoce; 04-01-2013 at 10:42 PM.
04-02-2013, 03:41 AM
#1160
Senior Member
Yep, they all say that and no one really follows it especially on payload!
You got old guys pulling huge 5th wheels with diesel trucks that are over GVWR by 1000lbs+ but it's ok because they have HD trucks with airbags!
So, to answer the question... Hmmm I don't know... Just try to be reasonable, ignore towing capacity as it is a useless number and try to stay under GVWR.
In your case you could hook a pretty big TT... 8000lbs with a 800lbs hitch (loaded) and still be within limit depending of how light (or heavy) you travel!
Would it be fun to drive?! I don't know because TT do not handle like 5th wheels but it would be fully legal and under maximum capacity
Stop worrying, be reasonable, and happy camping ;-)
You got old guys pulling huge 5th wheels with diesel trucks that are over GVWR by 1000lbs+ but it's ok because they have HD trucks with airbags!
So, to answer the question... Hmmm I don't know... Just try to be reasonable, ignore towing capacity as it is a useless number and try to stay under GVWR.
In your case you could hook a pretty big TT... 8000lbs with a 800lbs hitch (loaded) and still be within limit depending of how light (or heavy) you travel!
Would it be fun to drive?! I don't know because TT do not handle like 5th wheels but it would be fully legal and under maximum capacity
Stop worrying, be reasonable, and happy camping ;-)
Another question, what is the approximate weight of a good WDH?
Last edited by proexpert; 04-02-2013 at 04:02 AM.