We've got a Keystone Passport SL 268BHW trailer(overall length 30 1/2 feet) with a hitch weight of 820lb or so when loaded(Sherline LM1000 used). We currently tow with a Ram 1500 with air bags, and it fits our family(three 8-12 year old kids and 50 lb dog) fine. Kids are wanting to bring others with them, and payload(under 1,500 lbs!...worked for the first and smaller trailer fine) on this truck is less than desired as we are up against the max now, so I've got the itch to get something that will work better.
I've been eyeing a larger third row SUV like the Expedition Max as a TV and DD. Looking at ~2018\+ Ford Expedition Max Heavy Duty tow package on either a must, as the 268BH can max a 7,000 lbs, although we are probably ~6,500 lb or so most of the time since we don't haul with full water tanks.
This is our second trailer, after making the classic rookie mistake of buying one that was too small for the family. We've done a fair amount of traveling and it's been great. I'd like to have the option for the kids to bring a friend or two for the trips as well, but with a truck there just isn't the space. For a trailer that is just over 30 feet I've seen the 'Camco' recommendations of wheelbase, and for the Max at about 132" it seems a tad on the short side of those. Although I feel like it is probably doable from what I've seen on this forum, and with my towing experience, I also know that the physics with these type of masses aren't to be trifled with. It also looks like a some suspension mods may be needed. Any thoughts would be great, especially maybe what years to avoid in the 2018+ model, or ways to stiffen up the rear suspension, shift weight to the front axle, etc.
WDH currently used is an Camco Recurve R3, and it most likely I'd use it with the next TV. Thanks for the insight! :-D
I've been eyeing a larger third row SUV like the Expedition Max as a TV and DD. Looking at ~2018\+ Ford Expedition Max Heavy Duty tow package on either a must, as the 268BH can max a 7,000 lbs, although we are probably ~6,500 lb or so most of the time since we don't haul with full water tanks.
This is our second trailer, after making the classic rookie mistake of buying one that was too small for the family. We've done a fair amount of traveling and it's been great. I'd like to have the option for the kids to bring a friend or two for the trips as well, but with a truck there just isn't the space. For a trailer that is just over 30 feet I've seen the 'Camco' recommendations of wheelbase, and for the Max at about 132" it seems a tad on the short side of those. Although I feel like it is probably doable from what I've seen on this forum, and with my towing experience, I also know that the physics with these type of masses aren't to be trifled with. It also looks like a some suspension mods may be needed. Any thoughts would be great, especially maybe what years to avoid in the 2018+ model, or ways to stiffen up the rear suspension, shift weight to the front axle, etc.
WDH currently used is an Camco Recurve R3, and it most likely I'd use it with the next TV. Thanks for the insight! :-D