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Sandra Brindamour · 05-01-2013, 11:36 AM

Hi to All,

My husband and I are very excited to be a new owner of a 2012 Keystone 30RLS. It may have been the wrong sequence to purchase the trailer first before the truck, but so be it. We are now asking advise on whether to purchase a 150 or 250 V8 to haul our new travel trailer. The salesman and specifications in the manual note that a 150 V8 is more than adequate; however, friends are holding their breath when we mention that is our intent. As we intend on traveling to the southwest and along the Canadian border, it has been suggested that a 250 V8 is the right vehicle to acquire. Our gut is telling us they are correct, but we don't want to spend any more money than is necessary and it appears that a 250 V8, even used (which it will be), is more expensive than 150s.

Setting aside our desire to be frugal, your candid advise is greatly appreciated.

Sandy and Paul

05-01-2013, 11:36 AM	#1
Sandra Brindamour Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Niantic, CT Posts: 2	New Member needs advise Hi to All, My husband and I are very excited to be a new owner of a 2012 Keystone 30RLS. It may have been the wrong sequence to purchase the trailer first before the truck, but so be it. We are now asking advise on whether to purchase a 150 or 250 V8 to haul our new travel trailer. The salesman and specifications in the manual note that a 150 V8 is more than adequate; however, friends are holding their breath when we mention that is our intent. As we intend on traveling to the southwest and along the Canadian border, it has been suggested that a 250 V8 is the right vehicle to acquire. Our gut is telling us they are correct, but we don't want to spend any more money than is necessary and it appears that a 250 V8, even used (which it will be), is more expensive than 150s. Setting aside our desire to be frugal, your candid advise is greatly appreciated. Sandy and Paul