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Paul Clancy wrote:
What is the pin weight of the trailer and the payload capacity of the truck?
Jan-01-2014 06:33 PM
Jan-01-2014 06:04 PM
shadoow wrote:GiveMeTheRoad wrote:
As far as the truck, looks like my rig has a GCWR of 13,700 and the FW is listed at 13,243. Should be OK, right? As long as I'm below I shouldn't have any issues, right? Will I find mountains to be a problem or I suppose that's more dependent on the engine.
GCWR includes the truck and trailer. Your number sounds small unless it's maybe for a gas truck vs. diesel. I'd recheck your info. Make sure you're looking at 5th wheel trailer limits and not limits for pull trailers.
Jan-01-2014 10:16 AM
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Jan-01-2014 09:43 AM
Hello – New Guy Here – Have a couple questions but first a little background.
We are ready to move up to a FW this year. We have been camping for years, tents and pop-up. We sold the pop-up last year in anticipation to get a FW in the near future. I also ride a Goldwing. SO isn't too up on traveling cross country on the back of the wing so my though is to get a Toy Hauler so that we can get to destination and then ride. I currently have a F350 SRW (been anticipating this move for some time, but this is the year!) so I'm set in that department.
What is important is the pin weight and the payload on the single rear wheel truck. You may find you will run out of payload before you run out of towing capacity. Most of the heavier fifth wheel toy haulers would be better towed with a dually more from pin weights than anything else. However, since you have not purchased the toy hauler you can work the numbers and get what fits the truck.
I have found a (new) unit I like but a couple features concern me. I would like to know your thoughts regarding these features. Would they be a deal breaker for you?
First feature is a water capacity. Fresh = 100, Black = 32, Grey = 42. Is the Black being 32 going to be a problem?
Doubtful if that tank will be a problem. Probably more of an issue would be the gray tank as it contains the shower water, sink, etc. It is fairly small for a toy hauler. But, as others have stated, if you are with hook-ups it is all a non issue.
It seems to be on the low side. How long would that last a typical couple camping? Maybe it’s a non issue if most of our camping will not be boon docking.
Next concern is the bed. Its 60”x74”. A camper queen as I understand it. I’m 6’4”. Is there a work around to either make it larger or should I just plan on hanging over the end?
Thanks for help. Happy New Year!
Jan-01-2014 09:31 AM
GiveMeTheRoad wrote:
Hello – New Guy Here – Have a couple questions but first a little background.
We are ready to move up to a FW this year. We have been camping for years, tents and pop-up. We sold the pop-up last year in anticipation to get a FW in the near future. I also ride a Goldwing. SO isn't too up on traveling cross country on the back of the wing so my though is to get a Toy Hauler so that we can get to destination and then ride. I currently have a F350 SRW (been anticipating this move for some time, but this is the year!) so I'm set in that department.
I have found a (new) unit I like but a couple features concern me. I would like to know your thoughts regarding these features. Would they be a deal breaker for you?
First feature is a water capacity. Fresh = 100, Black = 32, Grey = 42. Is the Black being 32 going to be a problem? It seems to be on the low side. How long would that last a typical couple camping? Maybe it’s a non issue if most of our camping will not be boon docking.
Next concern is the bed. Its 60”x74”. A camper queen as I understand it. I’m 6’4”. Is there a work around to either make it larger or should I just plan on hanging over the end?
Thanks for help. Happy New Year!
Jan-01-2014 09:29 AM
GiveMeTheRoad wrote:
Thanks for comments.
Sounds like tanks won't be much of an issue. That's good to know.
using park or 'nature' facilities will also minimize tank usage.
On the other hand, the bed could prove to be a problem. The arrangement is with the head centered at the nose of the unit. No slides in the BR. So I take it adding a longer mattress is the easiest option. Has anyone added some type of spacer (foam, wood/foam) at the head? After all, my head is generally on a pillow anyhow and doesn't require 'mattress' support.
some trailers may have a king size option you could get
As far as the truck, looks like my rig has a GCWR of 13,700 and the FW is listed at 13,243. Should be OK, right? As long as I'm below I shouldn't have any issues, right? Will I find mountains to be a problem or I suppose that's more dependent on the engine.
GCWR includes the truck and trailer. Your number sounds small unless it's maybe for a gas truck vs. diesel. I'd recheck your info. Make sure you're looking at 5th wheel trailer limits and not limits for pull trailers.
Thanks for your input.
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