First time hooking up to camper

[decoy562]

Just recently upgraded to a 2022 with the 3.5 and max tow. Used to tow my camper the past 4 years with a 2011 with the 5.0. I’m excited to see how much better the new one tows!

While I’m still waiting on my break-in period to be over so I can tow, I was curious how the truck would react to the camper’s weight.

Not bad! A slight rake (0.5 inches higher in the back) without the WDH bars. A 2.25 inch drop in the rear and a 0.75 inch raise in the front. Hitch on the truck is rated for 635 without a WDH, and I believe my camper’s hitch with all our stuff is probably 825-850 (need to go weigh it).

Need to add the WDH bars on and make some hitch adjustments.

Who’s ready for camping season?!?

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[Roscopcoletrain]

Looking forward to getting our new rig and towing with it. Hopefully by March/April so I can get some kms on it before camping season in May.

 

[f150lifer75]

Just recently upgraded to a 2022 with the 3.5 and max tow. Used to tow my camper the past 4 years with a 2011 with the 5.0. I’m excited to see how much better the new one tows!

While I’m still waiting on my break-in period to be over so I can tow, I was curious how the truck would react to the camper’s weight.

Not bad! A slight rake (0.5 inches higher in the back) without the WDH bars. A 2.25 inch drop in the rear and a 0.75 inch raise in the front. Hitch on the truck is rated for 635 without a WDH, and I believe my camper’s hitch with all our stuff is probably 825-850 (need to go weigh it).

Need to add the WDH bars on and make some hitch adjustments.

Who’s ready for camping season?!?

How long/heavy is your camper? I ordered an F150 knowing it could handle the weight, but I am concerned about the hitch weight. I was told a WDH should help with this (I have a Blue Ox WDH). I don't every put much in the bed, but sometimes we take our kayaks and with the rack, it probably adds 200-250 lbs. We are wanting to downsize anyway, just curious if that's going to have to be sooner rather than later. Thanks.

 

[decoy562]

How long/heavy is your camper? I ordered an F150 knowing it could handle the weight, but I am concerned about the hitch weight. I was told a WDH should help with this (I have a Blue Ox WDH). I don't every put much in the bed, but sometimes we take our kayaks and with the rack, it probably adds 200-250 lbs. We are wanting to downsize anyway, just curious if that's going to have to be sooner rather than later. Thanks.

It is 32 feet and 7k pounds loaded.

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