27' FB What's your TV- 2007 Classic?

[laynlow]

We're looking into a 2010 27' Classic and would like to know what type of TV's are used.

Thanks!

[wheel interested]

Hi and congratulations! We towed our 27 Classic FB happily with our 250 Suburban. I did tow it from Oregon and through the mountains to Michigan with an Expedition but it was not really enough TV for the heavier Classic model.

[Jammer]

As a practical matter your choices are full-size pickups or vans or larger SUVs like the Suburban or Expedition.

Vans have the disadvantage of being available in 2wd configurations only, aside from costly aftermarket conversions. They also have less cooling air reaching the engine and transmission, and are more difficult and therefore more costly to service.

[THEPILL]

I have a 2010 25' Internat'l and my TV is a 2007 Superduty 4x4 Crew Cab Diesel.

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SHane

[ROBERT CROSS]

06 8.1 3/4 Burb..

[Bluto]

Originally Posted by laynlow

We're looking into a 2010 27' Classic and would like to know what type of TV's are used.

Thanks!

22inch LCD digital TV. Don't know what brand though.

[Greg N]

Duh...Just curious are you refering to tow vehicles or televisions as tv's could be either???

[laynlow]

Tow Vehicle's

Originally Posted by Greg N Cindy

Duh...Just curious are you refering to tow vehicles or televisions as tv's could be either???

[pilgrim]

IF I were doing it over, I would check the TV's tow capacity, wheelbase, differential, and make sure it has a tow package (tranny cooler, extra heavy springs, etc...). There is so much more to towing that simply the tow capacity of the TV. Most folks, myself included when starting out) think a tow capacity of 10,000 lbs. is all that is needed. The hitch is a big item - what kind of hitch will be used. Some are much more forgiving than others. Keep checking the FORUMS for threads on all the above. Don't find out after the fact that what you buy will pull anything, but the brakes may be too small or there is no tranny cooler, etc.... Learn BEFORE you buy. Good luck!

[THEPILL]

Originally Posted by laynlow

Tow Vehicle's

TeleVision.



Shane

[sk8r29]

We have a 2008 27 FB Safari and took it out West with a Dodge Durango/hemi for a tow vehicle. The TV was fine until we hit the Rockies going West to East. Not nearly enough torque to keep up with the grade. Now we tow with a 2008 GMC crew cab 2500 HD diesel. We love it and it has NO problem with the hills and gets better fuel mileage than the Dodge. We average 14mpg towing.

[moosetags]

We have towed our 2005 25FB over 50,000 miles in the last 3 1/2 years. We have towed her with our 2004 Tahoe (5.3 liter/3.73 rear end) and found the towing experience to be just OK. The Tahoe lacked the necessary guts for a long steep pull. Most of the miles were done with a 2500 Suburban (6.0 liter/3.73 rear end). We have found that this combination works well in all circumstances.

A 27FB will probably weigh out at around 8000# ready to camp. You would probably be happier with a 3/4 ton something.

Brian

[Bluto]

Originally Posted by THEPILL

TeleVision.



Shane

"Now that's funny!

[au_ee]

We have a 2002 Ford F250 Superduty Crewcab Diesel with automatic. Until recently we towed a 27' fiver. We are now towing a 2007 Classic 31. Towed it from Michigan to Alabama and towed like a dream. Although it is heavier than the fiver, couldn't really tell much difference in how it towed.

[deauxrite]

2005 GMC Sierra. Diesel. Three trips to Alaska and still pulling the 27FB just fine. No issues on the mountains, which is just the way I like it.

[Roamin Cat]

We have an '08 Chevy 2500HD duramax diesel/allison tranny with factory equiped tow package, 4x4, crew cab, short bed. This 3/4 ton is more than enough for our 25FB, but I have dreams of full-timing someday, along with trips out west and to Alaska, so I bought a vehicle that could handle the possible future for us (did NOT want to have to buy a new truck in order to get a longer AS!).

Very happy with our vehicle, drives like a dream, no problems at all. Would also have been very happy with Ford's F250, similarly equiped, loved the looks of it, it is rugged and sexy, plus it has better toys (power mirrors, step stool built into truck bed door, built in back up camera!). BUT it was the first model year of that engine, it drives like a truck vs chevy's more carlike ride (I was used to a minivan and have back and hip problems), AND Chevy offered me the absolute best deal. Decision made. I still practically drool when a black F250 (FX or Harley Davidson version) goes by!

Not sure how gov't takeovers, etc, has affected the product, not sure how Ford's new engine worked out, would have to look into these things if making the decision today.

BEST decision I made was that I bought the AS first, then made sure to find a TV suited to it!

[hhendrix]

I have a 2009 Flying Cloud 27FB towed by a 2001 Ford F350 4WD 7.3 Diesel Super Cab automatic. I can even accelerate up grades and tows like it not even there on level ground. Mileage is 12-14 an an average of 65mph. As you can tell from other posts, as we used to say in racing, there is no substitute for cubic inches. If you're thinking of a used TV, stay away from the 6.0 diesel Fords. Some don't like the history of the early 6.4's either. If you are thinking new consider my next purchase. 2011 Ford 250 Super Duty 6.7 all new Ford diesel. Amazing truck and due in dealers soon. I'm downsizing from the 1 ton F350 to the 3/4 ton F250. It has less cargo capacity but the same towing capacity. A little less money and hopefully a little softer ride.

[Soyboy]

DMAX. Makes towing a pleasure.

[Aviator]

Towing a 34'er with a 2009 F150 crew cab. (5.4l, 2X4 towing capacity of 11,300 and 1,730 payload) I wouldn't take it through the Rocky Mountains, but wouldn't hesitate anywhere else)