DooDahDay
Advanced Member
Looking at 2 possible new trailers. Main questions/concerns focus on towing. Amenities between the TTs are more about preference (not that I would ignore valuable insight if offered).
Ford says my TV can pull the Chrysler Building to Salt Lake City. The ability of an engine to pull a big trailer has little relevance to the ability of a truck to stop and control a big trailer. This is where I'm seeking advice and am grateful for the many smart & experienced folks on this forum.
TV: 2017 F150 2.7L twin turbo EcoBoost w/Tow pkg | 18" rims | 2,024 lbs max load.
Current TT: 2016 Jayco 23RB (No slides)
Total Length 27'2" Ft | Dry: 4,370 lbs | GVWR: 6,500 lbs | TW: 505 lbs
DW has spoken - first choice:
2023 Jayco White Hawk 27RB (1 slide - full living space)
Total length 32'10" | Dry 6,735 lbs | GVWR 8,200 lbs | TW: 845 lbs
I like this TT after one walk-thru. Compared to our narrow TT, the extra wide living area is...wow. Lot's of nice extras, as well. If we could afford an F250 (or 3/4 Ram, Chevy, etc), this would be a no-brainer.
Assume we'll step up from a smarmy round bar to an Andersen or Equal-i-zer wdh.
Is this new TT too much?
What are the top issues to consider, safety-wise...and are there work-arounds that would mitigate issues?
Our 2nd choice is a 2023 Jay Flight 247RBS...I have no major concerns with this one.
Many Thanks - Mark
Ford says my TV can pull the Chrysler Building to Salt Lake City. The ability of an engine to pull a big trailer has little relevance to the ability of a truck to stop and control a big trailer. This is where I'm seeking advice and am grateful for the many smart & experienced folks on this forum.
TV: 2017 F150 2.7L twin turbo EcoBoost w/Tow pkg | 18" rims | 2,024 lbs max load.
Current TT: 2016 Jayco 23RB (No slides)
Total Length 27'2" Ft | Dry: 4,370 lbs | GVWR: 6,500 lbs | TW: 505 lbs
DW has spoken - first choice:
2023 Jayco White Hawk 27RB (1 slide - full living space)
Total length 32'10" | Dry 6,735 lbs | GVWR 8,200 lbs | TW: 845 lbs
I like this TT after one walk-thru. Compared to our narrow TT, the extra wide living area is...wow. Lot's of nice extras, as well. If we could afford an F250 (or 3/4 Ram, Chevy, etc), this would be a no-brainer.
Assume we'll step up from a smarmy round bar to an Andersen or Equal-i-zer wdh.
Is this new TT too much?
What are the top issues to consider, safety-wise...and are there work-arounds that would mitigate issues?
Our 2nd choice is a 2023 Jay Flight 247RBS...I have no major concerns with this one.
Many Thanks - Mark