My husband and I (along with two children, 9 and 11 yrs.) are looking to get a new travel trailer for the first time. We have a Ford F150 half ton, 4.8,V-8, 3.55 axle ratial, tow rate- 6,800 lbs., GCWR 11,500.
We are looking at a dry wt. trailer at 5000 lbs. We are getting confused about how much of a trailer we could actually get. Some of the dealers say one thing and some say another. HELP!!! Also, does anyone know of a way to increase your GCWR without having to get into a bigger truck? Another thing. Where does one go to see how much your truck weighs? I'm sure we will have more questions along the way.
Thanks so much for any info. and input you could give us.

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Elaine Henry on 4/1/102 8:53 PM said:
>>Marda. >> >>We also tow our trailer with a Ford 150. We have a light >> >>weight Trailer Our Dry weight is 3,500 Lbs our trailer >> >>fully loaded is at about 4,500 lbs. >> >>we bought a Hybred trailer. 23 ft Long and the ends open to >> >>30ft . to make a Queen and Double bed. It also has a couch Slide out. It is a Cub Areolite, There are other brands >> >>such as Traillite Bantum. I would keep my trailer weight >> >>at around 4500 Lbs fully loaded. There are also lite fifth >> >>wheels. Buying to heavy a trailer can cause your truck to >> >>wear out before its useful life. Stay about 500 lbs under >> >>your Gross weight. Most of the time you will be well under >> >>that if you don't have your Fresh water and Holding tanks full. You can check your weight at most Truck weigh stations along the freeways. Elaine >> >>Marda Anderson on 4/1/102 1:17 PM said: >> >> >> >>>>My husband and I (along with two children, 9 and 11 yrs.) are looking to get a new travel trailer for the first time. We have a Ford F150 half ton, 4.8,V-8, 3.55 axle ratial, tow rate- 6,800 lbs., GCWR 11,500. >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>>We are looking at a dry wt. trailer at 5000 lbs. We are getting confused about how much of a trailer we could actually get. Some of the dealers say one thing and some say another. HELP!!! >> >>>> >> >>>> Also, does anyone know of a way to increase your GCWR without having to get into a bigger truck? >> >>>> >> >>>> Another thing. Where does one go to see how much your truck weighs? >> >>>> >> >>>>I'm sure we will have more questions along the way. >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>>Thanks so much for any info. and input you could give us. >> >>>>I have a F-150 ,1998 Supercab with 4.6,3:55,and towing pkg. that weighs 4450.If you do not have the towing pkg.get a transmission cooler installed,and take the time to read the directions from the hitch manufacturer.I have found more than one dealer who does not install or adjust them correctly.The last posting is correct.A dry weight of about 3500 handles very nicely with this truck.Remember,most mfg.do not include the weight of any accesories in their figures.A m/w,a/c,gas and other small items can easily add another 400-500 to the trailer,never mind all your food and clothing,and whatever else you may carry.A good rule of thumb is not to exceed 80% of what your vehicle is rated for.You must also consider the weight of your family,as the rating of your vehicle only allows for a 150# driver.Keep on the light side and be safe.Good Luck. >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >> >>

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