John from NC

PVMasterChief · 03-26-2018, 08:36 AM

Hey everyone,

Glad to see such a thriving Keystone forum. My wife and I are in the process of trading in our 2005 Keystone Outback 28RSS for a brand new 2018 Keystone Bullet 330BHS. I tow with a 2005 Ford F-150 with the 5.4l Triton. We have two boys and love using the RV whenever we can. Looking forward to actively asking and answering questions. Thanks again for having us.

MarcS · 03-26-2018, 08:50 AM

Welcome to the forum from Fowlerville Michigan!

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PVMasterChief · 03-26-2018, 09:26 AM

Thanks, Marc!

xrated · 03-26-2018, 09:38 AM

Welcome from E. TN....south of Knoxville.

Chris P · 03-26-2018, 12:22 PM

Welcome from New Jersey

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PVMasterChief · 03-26-2018, 01:44 PM

Thanks, Chris!

PVMasterChief · 03-26-2018, 01:46 PM

Thanks, xrated!

Retired Copper · 03-26-2018, 01:51 PM

Welcome

PVMasterChief · 03-26-2018, 02:55 PM

Thanks, Copper!

Gegrad · 03-26-2018, 04:15 PM

Welcome from nearby Willow Spring!

PVMasterChief · 03-26-2018, 06:21 PM

Thanks, Gegrad!

busterbrown · 03-26-2018, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PVMasterChief

Hey everyone,

Glad to see such a thriving Keystone forum. My wife and I are in the process of trading in our 2005 Keystone Outback 28RSS for a brand new 2018 Keystone Bullet 330BHS. I tow with a 2005 Ford F-150 with the 5.4l Triton. We have two boys and love using the RV whenever we can. Looking forward to actively asking and answering questions. Thanks again for having us.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PVMasterChief

Hey everyone,

Glad to see such a thriving Keystone forum. My wife and I are in the process of trading in our 2005 Keystone Outback 28RSS for a brand new 2018 Keystone Bullet 330BHS. I tow with a 2005 Ford F-150 with the 5.4l Triton. We have two boys and love using the RV whenever we can. Looking forward to actively asking and answering questions. Thanks again for having us.

Hello, welcome and congrats on the process of buying your new Bullet. I've owned a 35' Bullet now for about 2 years (see my signature) and it's been a great coach for my growing family.

Just curious if you're planning on using that F-150 to pull your new Bullet? Being nearly 10 feet longer than your outgoing 28 foot trailer and almost 1600 lbs heavier, this is going to be one beast to tow. How do I know? My first season towing was with a long wheelbase Yukon XL Denali. My trailer is nearly 1000 lbs lighter than the 330BHS. I had to upgrade to a very expensive Hensley hitch to rein in very dangerous and unsafe sway conditions.

Unfortunately with 3 growing boys and all the cargo we brought with us pushed my TV over it's payload capacity. My Denali had so much more horsepower and torque than your aging 3V 5.4L triton F150. It did well as it was equipped with stiffer tires, self leveling air suspension, 2nd transmission oil cooler, and performance EBC brakes/rotors. But moving and stopping it is about the weights and safe towing practice.

Just take a look at your truck's manufacturer towing specs (GVWR, GCWR, GAWR, Payload). It may handle your current trailer. But the new Bullet may "own" it when it comes time to "go camping".

I'm not here to write a discouraging reply to your future plans. I know the enthusiasm behind a big new RV purchase; and you should be excited. But I know first hand how these heavy, long, spred axle trailers behave behind an average 1/2 ton truck: horrible along each mile marker. Any wind, hills, or passing large semi's will make you a believer in my general sentiments. Obviously, this is my opinion but I bet most members on here will tend to agree.

Good luck and safe travels.

**sourdough** · 03-26-2018, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busterbrown

Hello, welcome and congrats on the process of buying your new Bullet. I've owned a 35' Bullet now for about 2 years (see my signature) and it's been a great coach for my growing family.

Just curious if you're planning on using that F-150 to pull your new Bullet? Being nearly 10 feet longer than your outgoing 28 foot trailer and almost 1600 lbs heavier, this is going to be one beast to tow. How do I know? My first season towing was with a long wheelbase Yukon XL Denali. My trailer is nearly 1000 lbs lighter than the 330BHS. I had to upgrade to a very expensive Hensley hitch to rein in very dangerous and unsafe sway conditions.

Unfortunately with 3 growing boys and all the cargo we brought with us pushed my TV over it's payload capacity. My Denali had so much more horsepower and torque than your aging 3V 5.4L triton F150. It did well as it was equipped with stiffer tires, self leveling air suspension, 2nd transmission oil cooler, and performance EBC brakes/rotors. But moving and stopping it is about the weights and safe towing practice.

Just take a look at your truck's manufacturer towing specs (GVWR, GCWR, GAWR, Payload). It may handle your current trailer. But the new Bullet may "own" it when it comes time to "go camping".

I'm not here to write a discouraging reply to your future plans. I know the enthusiasm behind a big new RV purchase; and you should be excited. But I know first hand how these heavy, long, spred axle trailers behave behind an average 1/2 ton truck: horrible along each mile marker. Any wind, hills, or passing large semi's will make you a believer in my general sentiments. Obviously, this is my opinion but I bet most members on here will tend to agree.

Good luck and safe travels.

Busterbrown has been through this exercise before, as have many of us. Look at his comments, and most importantly, look at the weights of your trailer and the limits of your truck. Happy camping.

5J's · 03-26-2018, 08:02 PM

Welcome to the forum from SE Texas. I don't want to be the weight police but, just be sure your family and those traveling around are safe. Enjoy your new trailer!

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Tinner12002 · 03-27-2018, 02:04 AM

Congrats on your new RV and welcome to the forum from NW IN.

Chief Mole · 03-27-2018, 07:00 AM

Welcome from the Midlands of South Carolina!

Tbos · 03-27-2018, 07:12 AM

Welcome to the forum from Southern MD. Enjoy your new rig.

2016 Passport GT 2810BHS, 2016 F350 CC DRW

Wagnfixr · 03-28-2018, 03:50 AM

Welcome, from Fuquay-Varina!

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PVMasterChief · 03-28-2018, 06:19 AM

Wow, couldn’t keep up. Thanks to everyone for the many welcomes and the caring tow vehicle tips. I appreciate it.

PVMasterChief · 04-03-2018, 06:22 AM

Hey busterbrown and sourdough,

Your posts followed my line of thinking concerning tow vehicles. The new 330BHS was always going to hit or exceed the Ford’s specifications. My wife and I finished signing the paperwork for the new Bullet on Friday and pick it up next week, assuming the PDI goes well. The Ford has been traded for a 2016 Ram 2500 HD Laramie Mega Cab with the Cummins turbo diesel. It’s a great truck with a decent ride even when unladen. I’m looking forward to taking the new combined rig out safely and soundly as soon as we can and I appreciate your words of advice. Thanks again.

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