Probably Ordering a V-Lite 30WFKSS

[TNTraveler]

Originally Posted by lbrjet

TN. An 1150 lb receiver is good. Now what are these numbers?
rear GAWR / GVWR / payload rating
You will find them on the sticker on the drivers side door frame.

As others have said 'P' rated are not made for towing; they are made to give your truck a nice smooth ride. They are car tires, not truck tires. Truely don't understand why Ford puts them on a truck with MAX tow package. The 20 inch rims aren't going to help any, but they should be OK. They will certainly hinder your trucks towing performance a bit.

Rear GAWR: 4,050
GVWR: 7,675
Payload Rating: 1,665

How does this sound? (Incidentally, the truck was custom ordered by another individual with the Max. tow pkg. and 20" wheels. I just bought it with 17,000 miles.)

[MtnGuy]

Originally Posted by TNTraveler

Rear GAWR: 4,050
GVWR: 7,675
Payload Rating: 1,665

How does this sound? (Incidentally, the truck was custom ordered by another individual with the Max. tow pkg. and 20" wheels. I just bought it with 17,000 miles.)

Looks like Ford has really upped the numbers since 2006. That Rear GAWR is 200 lbs more than mine, and the GVWR is 475 lbs. over my truck.

In reading the other info you posted, and if your truck has the 5.4L engine and the 5.5' bed (145" wheelbase) than it looks like you are rated to tow 11,200 lbs. I don't see a notation where 20" tires would decrease that rating, but will hurt you some with pulling power. With a 34' trailer, the 157" wheelbase (6.5' bed ) would be a better tow vehicle, and that would still be short according to a popular chart and equation.....that is 1 long trailer.

Keeping the hitch on the light side will be important so you don't exceed the maximum 1150 lb. tongue weight rating. 1200 lb. bars will probably be the best fit.

Looks like you will be within the weight police guidelines, but marginally so. Even though a 145" wheelbased truck is a fairly long tow vehicle, for a 34' trailer a longer wheelbase would be much better. JMHO

[lbrjet]

Rear GAWR: 4,050
GVWR: 7,675
Payload Rating: 1,665

Those are pretty good numbers for a half ton pickup. With that trailer you would max out each rating. Up to you if you want to do that. A lot of people do it. Personally I wouldn't (which is why I bought a 250 instead of a 150), but each owner decides for themselves what they are comfortable with.

[TNTraveler]

I just saw the 2011 Flagstaff brochure today. The 30WFKSS shows 742 lbs. hitch weight vs. 965 lbs. for the 2010 30WFKS model with no rear bedroom slideout. Things are sounding better regarding the 30WFKSS.

[lbrjet]

The new TW certainly sounds better for your situation. Good things come to those who wait. Happy new year!!

[youroo]

Originally Posted by TNTraveler

I just saw the 2011 Flagstaff brochure today. The 30WFKSS shows 742 lbs. hitch weight vs. 965 lbs. for the 2010 30WFKS model with no rear bedroom slideout. Things are sounding better regarding the 30WFKSS.

Read my post (11-26-2010-9:07am) it hasnt improved any! Youroo!!

[ozobo]

and looking forward to any info...

[wfkssvlite]

We bought a 2011 30wfkss back in the fall. Have only stayed in it 2 nights and then parked it for winter. I have been tinkering around in it all winter getting it ready for this camping season and have not been really displeased with anything yet except for one thing. The concertone unit has been an issue. But, I think they are on the road to working out the bugs with it finally. Just be aware that you might experience some problems with it (I would guess a 90% chance). But if you buy off a reputable dealer I would not let that issue stop me from purchasing a 30wfkss. We love ours and have looked at other campers since buying ours and have not seen anything else that has appealed to us as the 30wfkss did. We got the atrium slide in ours and we think it really makes it seem so much more open and of course lets alot more light in. Alot of cabinet space, which my wife likes. Outside storage is lacking but made up for on the inside. The coupler for the hitch is high on the frame so you may need to get a low drop hitch to get it level when towing. I did and it towed better. Had some sway with it beore I lowered my hitch. Great unit so far for us. Good luck! Happy Camping!

[brw549]

I am glad to hear so many good comments about the V-lite series. I just received word from my dealer that he has received delivery of our first RV, a Flagstaff 30WRKSS. I can't wait to get out of the office and head down to Pensacola Fl to pick her up. The closest dealer I found with the colors and model was 250 miles away, but I feel it will be worth the trip.