First TT advice

[Arnheimacres]

Thanks for all advice. While the local dealer says the Highlander can handle it, I think there's a new truck in our future.

[chunker]

Originally Posted by Arnheimacres

Thanks for all advice. While the local dealer says the Highlander can handle it, I think there's a new truck in our future.

For what's is worth, I'd suggest a Ford F-150 crew cab with the 5.0 liter normally aspirated engine. Good torque, good gas mileage when not towing, I got around 21, and well built trucks. 15 and later have aluminum body parts and weigh about 700 pounds less than previous years as best I recall. Plus with the 12 and later Ford 4x4, if later you decide to get a motorhome, it's flat towable.

[Arnheimacres]

That's interesting. Being a lifelong chevy guy, I test drove a ford today. I've decided on an f250. I just need to find the best deal. I raise beef cattle and pull a stock trailer and flatbed, thus the desire to jump up to the 250.

[Chiefblueman]

If you're going to go F250 you might want to check out the F350. Rides the same, they are almost identical trucks but much more payload capacity in case of future upgrades.

[Arnheimacres]

I did buy the F250 crew cab truck. We also ordered a Jayco HT 25.5 REOK 5th wheel. Hopefully this combination works well.

[cherv]

HI, WE HAVE A FLAGSTAFF MICRO LITE 21FBRS AND LOVE IT. THE 2106DS IS ALMOST THE SAME LAYOUT EXCEPT FOR Murphy bed. WE OPTED FOR FIXED BED, DID NOT WANT TO FOLD UP BED EVERY DAY. OUR MATTRESS IS HEATED AND ABOUT 6 INCHES THICK, VERY COMFORTABLE. TO EACH HIS OWN IF Murphy bed WORKS FOR YOU BY ALL MEANS GET IT.. WINNIE MODEL 2106FBS HAS A FIXED BED AND IS THE SAME DRY WEIGHT...GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY CAMPING

[cherv]

Dealers will tell you what you want to hear, however. I typically take max towing capacity multiply by 70% for safety. Example, our gmc 1500 has max towing capacity of 9600 lbs. Ther is no way i would even consider it. 70% of 9600 is 6720, even that is too heavy, i would not go over 6000 lbs. My opinion

[saddlesore]

Keep in mind..
Your 1st coach is a learning tool..
BUY USED! & buy one with everything you "think" you want and will need..
As You will make mistakes and have booboo's We all have.....(sometimes more than twice..)
Within a year or two you will discover..about the RV

What you love about the RV...
What you can kinda-sorta tolerate with the RV..
And what you absolutely hate about that !@#$%^%$#@! RV.
Then you can go get what you should have gotten in the first place..
Happy Hunting

Remember..Every day you put off retiring..is just one less Day of being retired

[Gerryl]

I think that the most important piece of equipment you need to purchase is a top notch Equalizer Hitch like a Reese Cam hitch and make sure it is installed and set up properly. We have seen many rigs where the people are risking the lives of their whole family because of shoddy set-ups.
Search this forum and you will find a lot of information regarding towing, eliminating sway etc. Some of it is scarry.

[blueridge-fl]

I have a 2106DS and I would not dream of towing it with a highlander. Highlanders are built on the same foundation as the Camry. We tow our 2106 with a Tundra. Might be a bit of overkill but if you start adding toys like kayaks, bikes, etc. you will be happy to have the truck. We love our 2106 by the way.

[Gerryl]

Here are some threads you should watch and learn from

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f50/what-...ay-359967.html

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f50/how-t...ng-351679.html

[Arnheimacres]

Thanks. My camper is a 5th wheel.

[Cliffy]

Don't forget rear axle ratio plays a big part in how well any TV operates.

[Arnheimacres]

Of course ...