Well,our F150 has served us well, but it was getting to that point in the 5.4 liter engines life when things start going wrong. That means about 70,000 miles, believe it or not. We've been considering trading for a minivan and yesterday we pulled the trigger. So we swapped even our 2004 F150 for a 2010 Kia Sedona, essentially the same mileage on both. The Kia is a one owner from the retirement community just north of us. Has a max 3.500# tow capacity and has the tow package installed. Since Conch Fritter only weighs 1,400 # loaded, I think I'll tow it over to a parking lot and do some "panic braking" to see if I need to change out the axle on the trailer to one that has electric brakes.
Has anyone used a similar mini to tow a larger than standard teardrop? Let me know your concerns or ideas.
Thanks
dave