New TT in our Future.

[ForeReel1951]

Have a new 2012 , F150 , 5.0 liter , two wheel drive, with Max Tow Package, on order. Our thought process is a TT under 30 ft. Long, under 6000lbs. Dry.
The truck will have Max tow capacity 14,000 lbs, payload, 3800 lbs. Have towed many things , boats, TT, driven class “C” to Alaska twice. I have no problem driving , backing up etc.

My question is, what do other TT owners do when traveling, cannot find campground or reasonable place to park with electricity. I have lived in FL. For 48 years, will be traveling in south and out west. Most All TT come with out Generators, would love to just have one to fire up in a rest area, truck stop etc. We have heard stories of these being stolen while you are sleeping inside. What do others do with their generator when using a TT.

Appreciate your thoughts.

[Cumminsfan]

Since 99% of RV's are self contained then elec is not needed unless you need it for health reasons or it's too darn hot and you need AC.
We've never not found a spot while on the road. Have had several occasions where I was getting a little anxious as it was dinner time and we had no spot after striking out earlier.
Sometimes you just have to keep on keeping on till you fine something.
My wife does the calling around or internet searching on her phone.

My gen sits in a large tool box in the back of my truck unless needed. Before that it was in the front bay of our 5er. I never left it out overnight. Not because I couldn't afford to buy another, but because if I still needed it on the trip then I'm SOL.

My want to check the door sticker on your F150. Doubt you have 3800 lbs of payload unless you have a 2wd reg cab XL with the Heavy Duty Payload package, which is just the Max Tow package.

[nicky8668]

You probably got some numbers wrong. 3800 lbs payload is definitely not in 1/2 ton territory. 14,000 lbs towing capacity is also a lot for a 2” receiver.

Btw, if you are handy enough, you can run pipes for the generator intake and exhaust and let it run in your truck bed and get a solid bed cover or cap. I’ve seen some setups like that. Most of the time, cross ventilation would do the job.

[SailorSam]

Originally Posted by Cumminsfan

Since 99% of RV's are self contained then elec is not needed unless you need it for health reasons or it's too darn hot and you need AC.
We've never not found a spot while on the road. Have had several occasions where I was getting a little anxious as it was dinner time and we had no spot after striking out earlier.
Sometimes you just have to keep on keeping on till you fine something.
My wife does the calling around or internet searching on her phone.

My gen sits in a large tool box in the back of my truck unless needed. Before that it was in the front bay of our 5er. I never left it out overnight. Not because I couldn't afford to buy another, but because if I still needed it on the trip then I'm SOL.

My want to check the door sticker on your F150. Doubt you have 3800 lbs of payload unless you have a 2wd reg cab XL with the Heavy Duty Payload package, which is just the Max Tow package.

Agree, payload is more likely in the 1500-1800 range...

[tuffr2]

I actually saw a payload of 2,1xx on a 2020 XLT F-150. The only other 150/1500 series trucks I have seen are the newer GM trucks. Agree, 3,800lbs has to be a F-350

[nicky8668]

If you compare today’s truck with what was sold in the 1990s, some today’s trucks like the F150 HDPP and Titan XD are more capable than old 3/4 ton trucks. But, today’s 1/2 ton is still too light for towing heavy load, but definitely can haul more stuff.