woodlandfarms
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- Joined
- Jul 31, 2006
- Messages
- 6,112
- Location
- Los Angeles / SW Washington
- Tractor
- PowerTrac 1850, Kubota RTV x900
So I am looking hard at a 2006 F-150 extended cab. 4.6L 4X4 AT. It has 78K and was in a fleet deal (XL but loaded). I think I will get it for between 8.5 and 9.
But now the wife has her eye on it. She is asking what can we pull with this. I see 6000lb is about the limit but what do you guys think real world? What she wants is a travel trailer with a shower and toilet and a queen sized bed. We like vintage, but I think those trailers will not have a toilet that she will accept.
I worry about older trailers being too heavy, but the new ones seem to be pricey.
What about 5th wheel? I see a lot of shorter 5th wheels on the road now. Are they easier to tow?
Given how we live, I think we will be looking at used. New is nice, but I am not sure we would ever use it for the prices I see.
What about a camper on this? I assume towing weight is different than bed weight
Any further thoughts and comments will be appreciated.
Carl
But now the wife has her eye on it. She is asking what can we pull with this. I see 6000lb is about the limit but what do you guys think real world? What she wants is a travel trailer with a shower and toilet and a queen sized bed. We like vintage, but I think those trailers will not have a toilet that she will accept.
I worry about older trailers being too heavy, but the new ones seem to be pricey.
What about 5th wheel? I see a lot of shorter 5th wheels on the road now. Are they easier to tow?
Given how we live, I think we will be looking at used. New is nice, but I am not sure we would ever use it for the prices I see.
What about a camper on this? I assume towing weight is different than bed weight
Any further thoughts and comments will be appreciated.
Carl