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After owning multiple trailers, I always recommend to start on the smaller side, and buy used. As you become more experienced and have a better idea of how you’ll be using your trailer, you can move up in size. If you buy used, and you’ve done your homework on pricing, and you keep it well maintained, you’ll sell it for almost what you paid. The last trailer I sold, I got $1k more than what I initially paid. RV’s are like boats, everyone thinks they’ll use it more than they actually do, so there are tons of used ones on the market. If you stay 26’ or less, you’ll be in that half ton truck market.
Perfect advice!
Thank you! Great advice....looking for my first camper now to live in 2 days a week. Any advice for a situation like that?
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My wife and I are planning on buying our first trailer at 16 or 18’ with a 5.0 f150 pulling it
Thank you for the light weight review - a lot of us have 1/2 tons.
A lot of us only want a 1/2 ton truck. Better on gas, and easier to get around town. Smaller trailers and 5th wheels are better suited for single , or even couples uses. My time is now! I plan on doing the RV life as soon as I can sell my condo!
Amen to that. 3/4 tons are not fun to drive around daily.
I've seen guys with half tons pulling supposedly "half-ton towable" fifth wheels and huge bumper-pulls. The honest ones will tell you about their 35 mph max speed on steeper grades and other issues associated with too-heavy trailers for their truck. Sure, if all you do is tow something on flat ground a few miles to park your trailer for the season, yes your Prius, um I mean half-ton will do it. However, I wholeheartedly agree with this video. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it. I drive a 2015 F-150 with the 5 liter v-8. When we purchased our trailer our target maximum empty weight was 5,000 pounds for this very reason. We wound up with a 2018 Highland Ridge Open Range 2410RL. It is slightly over the 5,000 pound mark. Our first trip with this rig was to Jackson Hole and Yellowstone. We've since used this rig for many other trips. I am so happy that we did not try to go heavier. In fact, my next truck for trailer towing will be at least a 3/4 ton truck but probably a 1 ton. I greatly look forward to the heavier and more stable truck, even with the trailer we have. Half-ton trucks are so much more vulnerable to "truck-suck" and other wind issues. For those shopping for a trailer for your half ton truck, do not believe the RV dealer who tells you what your truck will pull. If you have a half-ton, you need to keep it light. I've met MANY people who bought a heavier trailer only to find themselves back at the truck dealership to trade in their half-ton. Good job Big Truck RV - you're right on the money!
I agree with what you said my dad towed a toy hauler once with his 14' f-150 with the 5.0 and it towed it but it certainly was way over what the towing compacity of the truck was. The trailer we normally tow and use the most is an inclosed 24 ft proline car hauler trailer and even that trailer is slightly over the towing compacity, thank God for the stoppers that sit on the axels lol but yeah my dad wants to upgrade to a toyhauler soon and is looking for 3/4 or 1 ton truck to tow the future toyhauler we get.
I have towed a 9000lb trailer with a half ton that was rated at 9800lb capacity a couple of times and while it did ok you could definitely tell it was pushing the limit. Power was fine and brakes did fine with a trailer brake controller of course but I could imagine wind would make for a hairy ride. It was no windy when I moved the trailer, I am smarter than that! lol.
The thing you also have to remember though is payload capacity. A lot of half ton trucks have pretty low payload so if you are pulling even a 6000lb trailer you have to remember that is probably 600lb tongue weight and your truck may only have a capacity of 1500 to 1800 depending on how many features the truck has. If you have 3 overweight Americans in your truck plus other miscellaneous items you can soon hit your payload limit.
I am towing a 25' Keystone Passport Ultra-lite (7,000lb gross weight) with a Ford Ranger Lariat .. it has been towing this trailer beautifully so far.
Great review and thanks for showing a trailer that just about anyone can afford
I can sure attest to the longevity of those slide systems. My good friends bought a 14 year old unit and it had those slide on it. They worked perfectly.
what is the slide system? I couldnt understand what he said
@@dacuda70 schwintech slides
Regarding your stability statement; I would think a 7k lb trailer would be more stable than a 6k lb one. Given similar length trailer, a little heavier trailer would be more stable as far as wind and drag are concerned. Trailer design also plays a large part as my old ‘cut to fit’ Lippert framed trailer pulled worse than my newer ‘designed for the floor plan’ model Nash I have now. Tundra pulls, controls and stops my 7k lb trailer easily.
I pull a Palamino Puma BHS, and I pull it with my 1/2 ton 2019 Chevy silverado 1500. It is rated for 11,000 pounds with the 6.2 liter, and the puma weighs around 9,000 and it pulls fine.
I love this rv. The floor plan is perfect!
I had a 2014 Trail Lite Trek 262bh that was pulled with my 2013 Ford F150 4x4 with the 5.0l. It was perfect for what we needed at the time. No issues towing.
Have a 12 5.0, great towing truck. We pull a Rockwood 2509 with it. The Rockwood does not cut through the wind well. :-)
The content you put out on tow capacity is unmatched. You have probably saved your viewer countless amounts of property damage and physical harm.
I follow quite a few RV channels and I think there's a few of the "really millennial" channels who usually ignore it, or are oblivious, and there are others who cover it frequently. I'd say more cover it than don't in a few of their vids. Big Truck Big RV covers a TON of the tow rig specs and technical info.
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I was just thinking earlier today that I'd love to see more reviews on RVs that a half ton truck can safely tow. I enjoy your reviews and analysis, but can't see myself moving to a 3/4 ton or bigger truck anytime soon.
As a former service technician on RVs, yes the trailer shower can have a person who is 6'5" fit in it. Not too comfortably, but I fit LOL!
Thank you for posting a video about this subject . I've been saying for years how in the RV Industry the manufacturers mislead customers on what they can realistically tow with a half ton . I can't believe there are people out there who still think half ton trucks and fifth wheel trailers go together safely
Fifth wheels and half-tons go together safely. They’re safer than a travel trailer in most cases.
@@dylanluhowy . Half tons suspension is not suitable for that amount of load
AutoTech Jord Totally depends on the fifth wheel and on the half ton. Half-ton payload ratings run from barely over 1000 pounds to over 3000 pounds, with rear axle ratings up to 4800 pounds. There are small fifth wheels with pin weights under 1000 pounds.
@@dylanluhowy , I'll agree with that . I've seen f150's and ram driving down the road towing fifth wheels and the truck is squatted right out . My point is that it just isn't safe taking the weight off the front wheels for steering stability and braking
Thanks big dawg love the videos people like you, scotty Kilmer, Doug demoro and the fellas from TFL put out.
scotty is the best
Thats the type of truck I want, so this is perfect
I agree with the advice in general, specifically in regards to the affects of surface area on handling. I think everyone has seen that guy pulling a 30'plus multi-slide RV with a 1/2 ton and you can tell it is far exceeding what should be considered safe.
That being said, I'd err on the side of saying this video is a little too conservative in terms of the maximum recommended size.
In particular, the trailer is repeatedly referred to as a 6,000 lb camper.
The camper has a dry weight of 3,794 lbs and a cargo capacity of 2,184. It's safe to say the dry weight is underestimated, but even if you assume 10%, that adds an additional 379 pounds.
2,184-379(assumed options/propane)-300lbs (water) leaves you with 1,500 pounds of cargo.
You'd have to try pretty hard to get 1,500 pounds of cargo in a camper this size.
campground living is a blast. way more fun than apartment life or residential homes. camp fires every night and most KOA's have all kinds of cool stuff. like drunk karaoke
Outdated looking interior by really like how spacious it is
Looks really cheap
Perfect video I have a TB and looking for my first trailer.!!
YAY!! A little one! It’s only me so the small ones are what I am looking for!
My 2015 F150 3.5 Ecoboost is rated for 10,300 pounds towing, but I don't want a trailer that big. 5-7,000 pounds is all I'll ever want.
Taka Yama Get yourself an equalizer brand weight distribution hitch and you won’t have a problem with that weight. I’ve never had an issue with sway or loss of control.
Apexes are entry level travel trailers. For the experience of beginners this would be ideal. I've seen these returned in a month's time for an upgrade. I used to be an rv technician.
I had never even considered this particular unit, but you’ve made a solid and logical case for it.
I think it depends on a person comfort level and experience. If the truck can handle 11000 then pull right at that or close to it if your comfortabl. If not stay in the 5000 range.
I looked at exactly this unit for my Ford F 150, 3.5L Ecoboost, rated for ~9500 or 11,200. I love the layout and the small sofa slide. However, the construction felt a little cheap. The Outdoors RV Creekside 21RD or TRX 20SK had similar layout but much more quality feel, however, about 1000 lbs more and several $1000 more. Nash 23D also very nice.
Thanks for your good videos! They help me understand more about the actual capabilities of the tow vehicles.
I have my perfect RV for my half ton which it pulls with no issues whatsoever and falls well below my capacities - an 8000 pound, 40' Mallard with 3 slides.
We bought a new Rockwood Roo 21SS earlier this year. We pull it with our F150 with the 5.0L engine. Same weight as this unit with lots more amenities. You are dead on correct about the wind resistance issue. The weight isn't too bad at lower speeds and taking off, it's the over 60mph driving that you really notice it behind you. At over 10ft tall exterior height, it would probably pull a lot better if it was a foot shorter, but the head room inside is worth it.
So true on the wind, I bought a rockwood mini-lite 2509, Pulls fine with my half ton, but can get squirrely over 65 in a windy area. About 12 feet tall to the top of the roof vents and air conditioner.
We just got a new Forest River Ozark 1700 toy hauler to replace our tent trailer. I think the dry weight was around 3600 lb. I wanted to stay under 5000lb loaded weight for my F150
I tow a 33ft travel trailer that weighs 6850 dry and has a max gvw of 9500.
I have a 2020 silverado 1500 LTZ with a max tow rating of 9600.
No problem at all
You just made me pull the trigger on a purchase!!!
@@bradleymeyer1277 let us know what kind of trailer you get. I have an Alta 2850KRL
I'm looking at 2021 26DBUD.
@@bradleymeyer1277 I just looked it up. Looks good
We tow a 38 foot Coleman with a half ton. Drags it just fine
We have a 5000 lb trailer about a foot longer that that. We pull it with 2004 chevy silverado 1500. That gives us about 3000 lbs of wiggle room in towing capacity. Great video BTBRV
B.T.B 5.0 wow! Thats a light trailer if you have 3000lbs to spare.
Elevation can be a factor. We pull a 2018 Jayco 24' with a Tundra. Not really an issue but....going up and over high elevation mountain passes that motor is screaming. It'll get it done without issue but just have to be patient.
We’ve been towing our 29JayFlight travel trailer for 15 yrs with small slide out, dry weight 5,600 with our ford eco boost just fine, no problem.
Thanks for sharing! What kind of maintenance have you had to perform on the trailer beyond expected? We are looking at a used 2010 JayFlight trailer with 2 slides…and would love to know what to check for…
@@Seeker0fTruth The only thing we had to do after 16 year’s was seal a slight crack on the roof. Our negligence of never inspected the roof or done any maintenance. I am so impressed with the quality of the roof. The appliances still work and the air conditioner. I can’t believe our small slide out never gave us any issues.
@@Berrypancakes229 THANKS SO MUCH!! Happy trails!!
Beg to differ. A long time dealer I go to is the dry weight of the trailer should be equal or less than the gvw on the pillar sticker. 7,000 the 2019 Chevy. Of course you need the proper weight distribution hitch and set up. Pull and STOP a 7,000 lb dry travel trailer with zero issues or sway using a 4 point Equalizer Hitch. And took the time to set it up.
Perfect video! We watched this video and picked a Jayco slx8 (6000GVWR) to tow behind our 2018 f150, 3.5ecoboost, max tow package. The max tow capacity is 11300lbs. It tows beautiful and with the recurve R3 sway control hitch it it great in the wind.
The bathroom is super nice for the size of the unit
That is a very nice little half ton suitable RV. I have a 2018 F150 with a 3.5 Ecoboost. After months of research and going to the RV show in Toronto, I settled on the Palomino Solaire 205SS. A perfect couples trailer! I highly recommend you check it out....
Good info re: realistic tow capacity of 1/2 ton truck. Nice little RV to go with it, too.
IMO, I'd go with a 3/4 ton truck, IF towing in any of the mtn regions (Cascades, Sierra, Rocky, Appalachian) on a "regular" basis; Flat land tow w/ 1/2 ton would be fine. Thanks, JD for the clarification!!
Y'all Be Safe!
Back in the day that is all people had mostly half tons to tow with ..not to many people had heavy trucks ..now every body thinks you got to have a 3/4 or 3500 to hall or tow any thing..
Not sure what you mean. The terms 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton, etc all came from "back in the day". Heavier duty trucks are not new, they've always been around. 50 years ago, the average trailer, whether it be a camper, horse trailer, or whatever, were generally smaller and lighter. So you could get away with using a half ton. If you needed to haul a heavier trailer you got a heavier rated truck, just like today.
@@Ray092684 Plus people were going 50mph and the truck died in 12 years
I towed a 30ft 10000lb GVWR tow hauler 1800mi through Canada with my tundra. Grades even with 400hp suck and the wind does make it difficult like he says. It did quite well for the most part. If you are staying local you can probably go a bit bigger.
You're braver than me. Personally I'd never go past 25ft with a half ton.
I’ve got a 30 ft trailer roughly about 8500 lbs I’ve pulled from Louisiana to California and back a few times with a 2017 Silverado 1500 and no stabilizer hitch. Never had any issues
congrats, you rolled the dice and didn't die or blow up your truck.
rymaal I think everyone is forgetting the days of 20-30 years ago when trucks didn’t have near the horsepower or safety features they do now and people got the job done
Again, sure it can do it, my truck can tow 30,000lbs (it's a half ton) it just can't do it well or safely. physics you can't stop it..... ;)
As an owner of a 2018 1500 tradesman. I appreciate these types of videos. Mine has 3.55 gears so maxes out around 8,700 lbs. So a light 1/2 ton.
If you are new to RV'ing id listen and stay well below like he says but if you aren't, and are use to towing, the rating on the truck is good. Remember to not exceed that weight because even if somebody hits you, it could be you at fault because of overloading. Leave some room for people too i have heard of cops making you weigh your rig , not sure how many are going to do that but why take a chance and ruin a trip.
perfect review for me since I have a 2019 Chevy trailboss and looking at same weight camper trailer. Thanks.
i can pull that with my jeep..but i pull a camper to a spot where it sits for 2 years then i move it to the next site where it sits for 2 years...the joys of construction work
My Suburban has same engine but a bit heavier payload.
Thanks for this!!
They just cannot let go of the brown wood look
I pull a grey wolf 28bh with my 2018 5.7 tundra. The truck has more than enough power and braking but a wdh is a must.
Great video, I just purchased 2024 Jayco jay flight 235mbhw and I was nervous about hauling it with my 2018 z71 4x4 Texas edition.
I agree with you on THIS being the right size. I was doing a 6700 ish 28 footer with around a 800ish tongue weight and it was fine...98% of the time... It's the two percent that will kill you... A 2500 is a totally story...
We love our Lance 1685. Camped in it all summer without issues. Thanks for the videos Bro!👍🏻. I’d recommend the Goodyear Endurance tires.
Good to hear GY makes a good trailer tire. I've always bought michelin just because I've had good luck. He should do a vid on tires, specs, mfg. Sailun I guess is good? There's a few brands out there I've never heard of until recently a lot of people like.
I'm looking at the 2021 1685 pulling with Silverado tx edition v6....no problem ?? Not alot of cargo just me and my retired LE canine.
Very nice unit and great video. It's too bad more manufacturers won't use Azdel. I'd feel better knowing a lower priced unit has Azdel vs. lujon.
Great video. Just wish the person here in Minnesota would watch this. They are pulling a trailer about this size with a Dodge Caravan .
Minivans make great tow vehicles, actually. Better than a lot of half-ton trucks.
@@hardeehamlin47 Not sure of this one...
@@hardeehamlin47 I've pulled 6,000 lbs with a 2000 Honda Odyssey and let me tell you, minivans are not good tow vehicles.
Pretty happy with our Apex Nano 208BHS. Just came from the Hershey RV show, really like the coachman offerings.
Chris Muir ...just returned from Chocolate Town! WoW, what a show!!
My only gripe is the shower panel. Have you thought about adding a true shower panel like those found in Freedom Express TT?
Any chance you could review a home trailer, Im interested in 2 bedrooms for a small family but I’ll be a permanent tiny home for us ,Thank you so much Man love your vids .
Nice informative video. We love our front Star gazer window on the front of our Lance
The best travel trailer under 30 ft.
I've only watched a few videos but I'm finding them very useful. After reading through some of the comments you may consider doing a video on the little yellow sticker on the drivers door if you haven't already. Our new Ram 1500 is "rated" for 1800# payload but I only have 1524# after factory accessories and fuel. We'd kicked around 5th wheels but I'd need to loose 30# just to stay under GVWR with a 1300# pin weight. Settled on a 26BH (31') just shy of 6k dry but like you said TT have lots of surface area and wind resistance = wind speed x area^2.
I've made 3 or 4 videos on that exact sticker
Big Truck Big RV And you concluded that half-tons shouldn’t tow fifth wheels? Because properly matched they tow wonderfully.
Big Truck Big RV I wish I would have checked those out before buying my truck. Still would have gotten it but would have kept us from looking at TTs that were just not realistic.
I like the trailer. The only thing I would like to change is have the bathroom where the dinette is and a longer slide to put the dinette where the bathroom is and a 12 volt refrigerator.
Another fantastic video sir! This advice is applicable to all 1/2 tons not just the newer chevy!
Can you do a review of a best 1/2 ton toy hauler
I think flat open trailers have better suspensions some have shocks even. That's why a car hauler with a van on it tows better than a camper. Plus you can balance weight better too.
That’s a nice simple well lay out camper. Thanks for the tour.
I agree with your weight assessment. Our trailer is about the same size & weight pulled by a Ram 1500 and while it could pull more its a comfortable weight.
I use my camper a ton and everyone who asks, I recommend one of these. 21-23' max, 7' wide, low ceiling so you don't need a beast of a tow rig and cheap mpg. The trailer is the cheap part if you need a new tow rig. This trailer would be PERFECT for a young couple +1 small kid. Everyone with a bumper pull needs a weight distributing + sway setup. Don't skimp. They're worth the money they lower stress and driver fatigue. Happy trails!
LOL. This is why you don’t ask a guy with an F-450 what you can tow with a half-ton. Talk to people who actually tow with a half ton instead.
Yeap that's like rich people talking money to poor people
He is right though...
I.T. Intern if you have the right sway bars and weight distribution you will not notice.
I’ve heard that if you go above your payload numbers, you are default at fault, the ins won’t cover anything, and you are liable.
@@jeffforbess6802 I’ve heard that also. I’d rather have a little less weight and be safe.
Great review, thank you. When I go to get my RV I will keep this one in mind.
I have a 2002 F-150 and my trailer is 22' in length and empty/dry weighs about 4310 lbs. My gross combined weight is 6020. My truck pulls it just fine and I'm not even using a weight distributing hitch. I get no sway at all probably because it's still short enough plus my trailer came with the Lippert Equa-Flex equalizers installed in the suspension. This is an interesting trailer if you wanted to go somewhat long (25' feet) and cheap but looks half decent.
I'm not sure youre explaining your specs correctly. Your GCW can't be 6020 unless you truck has a GVW of only 1600lbs. I think you're trying to say your GVW of the trailer is 6020. Your combined weight would be closer to 12000lbs.
Considering I own a 22ft bumper pull, I like that floor plan but hate that there isn't a way to mount a decent sized TV in front of the couch. I have the same problem with my jayco 22fb. Hung a 22inch TV in the kitchen area and a 46 inch in the bed room
I have the smaller Apex Nano, sorry to say the quality of the build is lacking. Sometimes I think it was put together after a night of serious drinking! A lot of missing fasteners, snapped screws, hanging wires, and contact paper. Window above bed look nice but would be nicer if it opened. We pull it with a Chevy Colorado which handles it ok since the trailer is pretty light.
I looked at those and then bought a Northwoods Nash. Salesman said they push the Apex and other subsidiary brands due to bigger markup/profit margins. Said the NW was much better built.
Its a good rule of thumb too take 1000lb off your tow weight as listed to save over stressing the tow vehicle.
My F150KR is rated at 13,000lbs but I don’t look to go over 9,000. I’m not anticipating issues for short hop trips.
Since I have heard you saying that you believe in overkill for towing safety, why aren't you talking about the Hensley hitch and Pro pride hitch. They completely eliminate sway and are the safest bumper pull hitches on the market.
I was towing a 31 foot travel trailer with my F150. The max weight was 8200 lbs and for the most part it towed fine, except when it was windy. It didn't take much wind to push me around a lot. I even had two sway controls on the hitch! Then, I measured the tongue weight which was over 1000 lbs (factory said 620)! I decided to get a bigger truck.
The tounge weight listed was from the factory. After you loaded it up it added to it. You should have 10-15% of the trailers weight on the tounge for stable towing.
If your truck can pull 9800lb, why are you saying it can really only pull 8800lb and THEN say that you should really only pull 6000lb?? Where are you getting these numbers? My truck says I can pull 7k but it doesnt go on to give me a math equation to figure out what my actual tow rating is, because it says it right on the door.
My 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT V8 5.3L is rated to pull 11,100 pounds
Jeff Yingst I would only pull 9,000
Just bought a 263bhxl wild wood 5807 dry weight my ram has 0 issue with it
The bed room window although a nice looking feature. It does throw some decent heat I have the Apex 300 bhs with the window not sure I’ll get the windows in the next rig
I like this camper. It would be perfect for a couple with no children.
Read your vehicle manual. If you follow its instructions, you'll be good. On that note, my 2016 F150 is limited to 5100. And if I get close to 4100 total weight, manufacturer recommends a weight distribution hitch. To tow more, I'd need to upgrade my diff (think that is the only part I'm lacking for the MAX tow package).
I bought my 2017 Catalina Coachman legacy. 35’ quad bunk for $20,000.
We love it! I use it for work and lived out of it for a year. I pull it with a 2008 5.7 Toyota Tundra.
Not a bad floor plan for a small travel trailer.
Find one used for $10K that has been used 3 times and somebody is stuck with the payments.
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is this an Ad for this particular coach? I would recommend the Rockwood Mini Lite, 5000 pounds dry and amazing amenities, plus a giant window over the bed as well.
A theory. The wind blows, go slow. Besides. If you're towing an RV. What's the hurry that someone has to go fast. You're on vacation. Right?
I just got through watching a TH-cam friend of mine that lives in Texas loaded her 4-wheeler in the bed of her truck then hooked up to her travel trailer ( I don't know length) and then also hooked up to a dual jet ski trailer with both on it and pulled it all with a fairly new Ford F-150 4x4 I don't know anything other than that about the truck That would be a great video because I see more and more of this type pulling across the country
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It's great the only thing I would ask for is a plainer interior I.e., no frilly valance curtain, plain doors as opposed to the shaker style. Just my opinion.
I pulled a 12ft. covered trailer in the hills of Wisconsin with a 5.3 3.73 and it was all it could hack, 8mpg.
Can you do a video of best campers or RV,s under $10,000 new or used ? For us people who can't afford a new house on weels. Lol!
these things you make is awesome
I wish every time you did a review you would mention if the roof is rubber over plywood or fiberglass. And if its a one piece roof without a front ridgecap.
My trailer is only 4955 pounds but it's a 26BH.. I just bought it and had to get a truck, so I bought a 2021 ram 1500 with the 5.7L Hemi... I wish I had seen these videos before buying everything. Now I watch these types of videos and they just get me nervous.
I have an 08 Ram 5.7 automatic. Nothing fancy I wonder what I can tow conservatively without any Factory packages. Please no insult because I chose to keep this truck as my brother gave it to me.
towing a 30ft 6000 lb trailer just fine with my 150, air bags 2wd supercrew
Who would want more light coming in when you are sleeping in, bad idea especially with rock damage to front window.
Most people sleep at night, when it's dark. And a curtain can work wonders. As well as proper mud flaps to protect the window.
I’m buying a Bullet Premier that weighs 6,000 pounds . Will pull it with my F-150 4x4 half ton. The Bullet has spread axels for stability. It’s got a aluminum frame and is 30 ft long
Paul Grimm Enjoy, don’t forget the weight distributing hitch and all will be well
Is that dry or gross?
I'll tow that with my mini Cooper..... 😂
Or maybe a Smart car!! :-)
A half ton can tow way more than that safely in my opinion. I tow a gooseneck with my 2010 f150 with a 6inch lift and 35s. 3.73 gearing and it does fine. A stock truck would even handle it better. I've towed a 8,200 pound 32 foot camper with it. Handled it fine
Colton Dieringer I agree. We have a ford 2016 eco boost with max tow package. We feel comfortable pulling 9,000 pounds
Same here, 2018 f150 3.5 EcoBoost with max tow. Tows our 37ft TT that weighs 8100 dry
But is it fine on the truck itself? No
HellFreezer 56 it’s perfectly fine. It’s a truck. Use it.
I can imagine that squats a lot lol...
I tow a 7,500 Laredo 30ft trailer with a F150 four door 3.5 EcoBoost. It’s all inthe hitch
I'd like to see a video covering Hybrid Campers. They are a great option for sleeping alot of people on a little amount of weight