Towing Capacity 2008 F250
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Towing Capacity 2008 F250
Just wanted to know if anyone has the correct towing capacity for my truck. I have been getting so many different numbers I don't know where to begin with picking out a trailer.
I have a 2008 F250, Crew Cab, 6 1/2 box, 6.4L Diesel, 4x4
I am opening up a car dealership and I want to figure out what type of trailer I can put on this truck to haul cars back from an auction 5 hours away. I am looking mostly for the fifth wheel capacity.
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Nevermind, I read that wrong. I see what you are saying now.
I have seen that formula before. The problem is that it doesn't consider pin weight. On an F-250 You will max out on pin weight long before you get to the tow rating you get by using that formula.
I'm sure you could pull one of those gooseneck car haulers that fits 3 cars, but you would really have to watch the weight distribution. 3 cars would probably be OK, but trucks or SUVs you could probably only haul 2 at a time.
I have seen that formula before. The problem is that it doesn't consider pin weight. On an F-250 You will max out on pin weight long before you get to the tow rating you get by using that formula.
I'm sure you could pull one of those gooseneck car haulers that fits 3 cars, but you would really have to watch the weight distribution. 3 cars would probably be OK, but trucks or SUVs you could probably only haul 2 at a time.
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What type of trailer are you looking at? a Wedge or a flatbed type? Either way your biggest issue is not the trailer size, but the placement of the trailer axles. You'll probably gonna fight your rear axle rating if you don't get the right trailer.
Off topic, you do realize you are going to have to follow FMCSA rules?
Off topic, you do realize you are going to have to follow FMCSA rules?
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This is a very good point. A lot of guys get in trouble because they don't realize that when they do this type of thing they are now a commercial vehicle. This means weigh stations, log books, DOT inspections, medical card, different insurance requirements, and a whole bunch of other regulations you have to follow. Also, if the GVWR of your truck plus the GVWR of the trailer is over 26,000 lbs, you need a class A license.
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This is a very good point. A lot of guys get in trouble because they don't realize that when they do this type of thing they are now a commercial vehicle. This means weigh stations, log books, DOT inspections, medical card, different insurance requirements, and a whole bunch of other regulations you have to follow. Also, if the GVWR of your truck plus the GVWR of the trailer is over 26,000 lbs, you need a class A license.
I think using F250 for any multi-car hauling is wrong start. I do see lot of 1-ton duallies doing the 3-4 car haulers.
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It's a bit more complicated than that. I actually had to look this up to double check it.
If the combination is over 26,000 AND trailer is over 10,000, you need a class A.
If the tow vehicle is over 26,000 but trailer is 10,000 or under, you need a class B
With a class C/D there is no restriction on trailer weight as long as the combination is not over 26,000. You can also exceed 26,000 combined weight with a class C/D as long as the trailer is not over 10,000 AND the tow vehicle itself is not over 26,000
If the combination is over 26,000 AND trailer is over 10,000, you need a class A.
If the tow vehicle is over 26,000 but trailer is 10,000 or under, you need a class B
With a class C/D there is no restriction on trailer weight as long as the combination is not over 26,000. You can also exceed 26,000 combined weight with a class C/D as long as the trailer is not over 10,000 AND the tow vehicle itself is not over 26,000
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I have seen that formula before. The problem is that it doesn't consider pin weight. On an F-250 You will max out on pin weight long before you get to the tow rating you get by using that formula.
The thing with F250s is that they will break the GVWR before they break the RAWR.
The formula, without absolutes is:
trailer weight = (GVWR - Curb) / tongue%
if you can't get less than 50% tongue weight, your max trailer weight will be greatly reduced.