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[Grey Ghost]

Ok, I'm VERY interested in purchasing a New 2018 Jayco 321 RSTS, but I have a 2012 F-250 Super Duty 6.2 and have some concerns regarding safely towing and stopping this rig.

Ok, here is my logic, please let me know if it is valid thinking or just wishful thinking!!

My truck is presently pulling a bit less than 12,400 lbs! 2011 Heartland GreyStone 29MK, GVWR 13,800. But NEVER carry water!!

The Jayco is rated at 10,310 lbs dry
12,700 GVWR

However, we NEVER tow with water except a bit for the wife to use the restroom. The Jayco has a total capacity of 1,696 lbs of water which is included in the total 12,700 GVWR. If you subtract the water weight the total GVWR would be 11,004 which is well below the total 5th wheel towing capacity of my present truck which is 12,500.

There is my question, I would really like to pull the plug on this deal this weekend if possible, but will wait until I get some opinions from experts. The camping people (of course) are telling me I should not have any problems, but they are salesmen and I understand they want to make a sale. Any assistance or opinions regarding this issue would be very much appreciated. Thank you all in advance!!

[Magnolia Tom]

What is the payload capacity of your truck? I’m going to guess it’s something like 3000 pounds. The pin weight of the trailer will be something close to 2400 when loaded to camp so it only leaves you around 600 for hitch, cargo and passengers. You’re going to be close but I think you’ll be ok if you pack light. Only way to know for sure is to hit the cat scale.

I wouldn’t have a problem towing with that setup but I’m sure others here will tell you otherwise.

[Grey Ghost]

Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom

What is the payload capacity of your truck? I’m going to guess it’s something like 3000 pounds. The pin weight of the trailer will be something close to 2400 when loaded to camp so it only leaves you around 600 for hitch, cargo and passengers. You’re going to be close but I think you’ll be ok if you pack light. Only way to know for sure is to hit the cat scale.

I wouldn’t have a problem towing with that setup but I’m sure others here will tell you otherwise.

Thanks, I will weigh at the camper place. Thanks for your input!😎

[LiftedAWDAstro]

If you are currently towing 12,400# and the new camper has a GVW of 12,700# then even with water you should not notice any difference really. If you are pulling and stopping the Heartland fine, then I don't see where your truck will care either way.As Tom said, payload on a 3/4 ton truck is the limiting factor here.

[spoon059]

As long as you can make the numbers work, should be fine. The 6.2 is a great engine and that gas F250 should have a little over 3000 lbs of payload (depending upon package and options). That should leave you with plenty of payload to haul the camper.

[Les7h]

If your current trailer is heavier than the new trailer ( loaded the same ) then it should not be a problem unless you are experiencing a problem now - I would be more concerned with stopping - braking because you are so close to the maximum capacity of the truck