What are you towing your Reflection 150 Series with

**powerscol** · 06-07-2022, 10:56 PM

Well ....I now have a 2022 F350 6.7 KR long bed CC (max GVWR) to tow a Reflection 220RK. I am concerned I don't have enough truck

My old tow vehicle was a 04 F350 dually KR CC long bed.

And I will stay out of the F150 discussion unless you have the HD suspension package - Not just the HD tow package, Even then you pushing the limits on any 1/2 ton towable. Even some of the 3/4 ton trucks if not properly equipped could be questionable. Its the same across all brands - double check the truck capacity against your trailer pin or hitch weight and GVWR.

I hate to say this but I have seen a lot of overloaded rigs on the road lately. Just signs of the times I guess.

**GuidoTheGuide** · 06-08-2022, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by powerscol

Well ....I now have a 2022 F350 6.7 KR long bed CC (max GVWR) to tow a Reflection 220RK. I am concerned I don't have enough truck

My old tow vehicle was a 04 F350 dually KR CC long bed.

And I will stay out of the F150 discussion unless you have the HD suspension package - Not just the HD tow package, Even then you pushing the limits on any 1/2 ton towable. Even some of the 3/4 ton trucks if not properly equipped could be questionable. Its the same across all brands - double check the truck capacity against your trailer pin or hitch weight and GVWR.

I hate to say this but I have seen a lot of overloaded rigs on the road lately. Just signs of the times I guess.

Yep, I see it all the time. It can't be stressed enough. Pay attention to GVWR, GAWR, GTWR AND GCWR. KNOW YOUR AVAILABLE PAYLOAD! And CAT SCALES are your friend!

Oh yes, don't forget to subtract the weight of any installed dealer options from your posted truck payload number, or, just take it to the Cat Scales to get the current weight of your truck.

**Castlerock** · 06-10-2022, 12:48 PM

Last year I towed our 260RD with a 2021 F-150 3.5eb. Not a fun experience.

Now, it's a 2022 F-350 Lariat 7.3. What a difference.

**Easycamper** · 06-10-2022, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Castlerock

Last year I towed our 260RD with a 2021 F-150 3.5eb. Not a fun experience.

Now, it's a 2022 F-350 Lariat 7.3. What a difference.

Not everyone has the same experience I guess. I’m happy with how the 278BH tows and I have no interest in an F-350.

In fact I have an F-150 Lightning reserved (yes the electric one) and I plan to switch to that when my order comes in.

**Soundsailor** · 06-10-2022, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by Easycamper

In fact I have an F-150 Lightning reserved (yes the electric one) and I plan to switch to that when my order comes in.

Please report back on your experience with that. I'm very interested in "going electric." It would be great to get the TV charging off of a solar array.

**GuidoTheGuide** · 06-10-2022, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by Castlerock

Last year I towed our 260RD with a 2021 F-150 3.5eb. Not a fun experience.

Now, it's a 2022 F-350 Lariat 7.3. What a difference.

What were your main issues?

**GuidoTheGuide** · 06-10-2022, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by Soundsailor

Please report back on your experience with that. I'm very interested in "going electric." It would be great to get the TV charging off of a solar array.

I'm curious as well. I'd like to see what the usable truck payload is on an electric vs gas or diesel truck.

**Easycamper** · 06-10-2022, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Soundsailor

Please report back on your experience with that. I'm very interested in "going electric." It would be great to get the TV charging off of a solar array.

Will do. At this point I don’t think my truck will arrive before the end of the camping season so I won’t get to try it out until next year.

**Castlerock** · 06-10-2022, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Easycamper

Not everyone has the same experience I guess. I’m happy with how the 278BH tows and I have no interest in an F-350.

In fact I have an F-150 Lightning reserved (yes the electric one) and I plan to switch to that when my order comes in.

Glad your F-150 is working out for you.

My XLT Sport SCREW 5.5' box was light on payload, so I was over the GVWR. It was also very difficult to maneuver with the short box, even with the Turning Point unlocked.

The worst part however was how the trailer would start to sway in a crosswind or when a semi went by. The 'light and floaty' front end didn't make things any easier.

Now with the F-350 all that has gone away and it's a much more enjoyable towing experience.

I would love to have an electric tow vehicle. Instantaneous torque whenever you needed it. Interested to see the actual effective towing range.