Another towing question

[Javi]

Originally Posted by Desert185

My favorite amenities are the Weber Q, the ice maker, the Keurig, the Flagpole Buddy, the fireplace and the couch.

Mine are the auto level, the ice maker, the Keurig, the fireplace or A/C as the season dictates and the recliner.

[sourdough]

When we bought our trailer we (I) consciously made the decision to pick the one that didn't have the outdoor kitchen because I liked everything else about it more than I thought I needed the kitchen on another unit. Now, I carry the bbq, a propane stove for cooking and a table to put it all on so I can cook outside. I REALLY wish I had gotten the outside kitchen. Never had one so didn't really think about how much I would wish I had one now.

[GmaPaTime]

Originally Posted by Desert185

My favorite amenities are the Weber Q, the ice maker, the Keurig, the Flagpole Buddy, the fireplace and the couch.

I like your way of thinking

[64tbolt]

A trailer that long behind a half ton is the tail waggin the dog. Not very safe in my opinion. Can it tow it? sure. Can it tow it safely? I think not. Don't mean to rain on your parade but that is a lot of trailer length for a light wgt F150. Trade up to an F250 and you will be much safer and have a better experience.

BTW...thank you for your service

[notanlines]

By far our favorite amenity in our Raptor is the large four door refrigerator. Nice big freezer and plenty of space below.

[G-rod]

Wow, great amenities! The ice maker sounds amazing! Which ever trailer we get has to have an outdoor shower, we go to the beach a lot.

[G-rod]

64Tbolt thank you sir,

[Arcticbouncer]

We have the 2015 31bhpr and pull with a 2011 gmc 1500 crew cab 4wd Z71 and my setup is similar to yours wife 2 kids 2 dogs and myself. The guys are correct numbers are close real close on payload combined weight but it squeaked through, that being said it ( in my opinion ) towed pretty good power was fine braking was ummmm OK but my brake controller prodigy p2 was set kind of high around 9.1 . The only issue I had was the forward push from the trailer on some back roads I guess it might have been the trailer making the truck bounce in the rear end. ( maybe ) . All being what it is I will pull the camper BUT speed is limited 65 max and braking space is expanded just in case and tires were changed to E rated but have not got to tow with them yet. Plan for this year is to upgrade truck to a 2500 or 3500 duramax because if something goes wrong my entire family is in the truck and I would rather have to much and make the trip a little more relaxing and FUN because the Diesel is just fun I mean functional . Stay safe and have fun. Where r u buying unit and r you doing the 50 amp upgrade?

[Goingfor9]

I towed a 31 sqb 35 foot hitch to bumper with my f150. I was right at payload with it. I towed it from kentucky to Florida and back. It towed ok. Length never bothered me never swayed or moved. It stopped fine and pulled it fine going over jelly co mountains. The only thing was after a while it was real hard on the trucks engine and brakes. I decided to upgrade to f250. Once I towed with it I realized just how bad the f150 towed. While the f150 pulled the f250 just felt solid. They way I looked at it was I could either spend money to keep up a truck that was close on limits or could put it toward a vehicle that was made to tow it. Your truck might work just fine for your needs but it all comes down to what you feel comfortable with.

[x96mnn]

@ Dooley

You may want to start a new tread, you will most likly get a lot of responses. Include the payload of the truck, it can be found on the inner door of the driver side usually. There are sometimes two stickers there, taking pictures of the birth and posting them will give you more informed responses. One of the key things to look at is your payload and the pin weight of the camper. Not knowing the payload which is on that sticker people will only be guessing.

Moderator's Note: Dooley's post has been moved into the Tow Vehicle section of the forum and is the beginning of a new thread:

[G-rod]

Thanks everyone, artic bouncer, not sure if im going with that trailer yet but do like the idea of the 50 amp for the extra AC.