Hi Everyone. Well, after 15 years the RV-Dreams Community Forum is coming to an end. Since it began in August 2005, we've had 58 Million page views, 124,000 posts, and we've spent about $15,000 to keep this valuable resource for RVers free and open. But since we are now off the road and have settled down for the next chapter of our lives, we are taking the Forum down effective June 30, 2021. It has been a tough decision, but it is now time.
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You need to determine the towing capacity of the truck. Do a Google search "Tow Capacity f150" something like that and you'll get lists of tow capacity. Find your truck and it will tell you how heavy of a trailer and hitch weight your truck is rated for.
If your RV is heavier than the rating, you'll need a new truck to be safe and get some life out of your truck.
If the RV is within the limits, then make sure you get the correct hitch setup and a good brake controller for the truck/trailer. A good RV dealer or repair shop can help you with that.
We pulled a 23ft Travel Trailer with a 1978 Dodge Ramchager with a 318 V8 (4. something liter). The ramcharger handled the trailer very well but is was at the maximum capacity for the truck. The truck developed all kinds of strain related problems in the engine and drivetrain.
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