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Killgore 08-01-2013 02:19 PM

F250 Towing?
 
Hey I have my F250 Camper Special w/a 390. Now that she is almost done I am starting to think about what is safe to tow with. It has the bumper/tow hitch rear bumper.

brian1080 08-01-2013 03:18 PM

what are you wanting to know? my f150 with 400 pulled everything I needed fine. Just make sure you have a good receiver rated high enough, good wiring for the trailer plug and strong springs

Killgore 08-01-2013 06:32 PM

I'm more or less wanting to know safe tongue weight on the factory bumper. I can post a pic of it later

brian1080 08-01-2013 09:10 PM

can't help ya there. I've seen people pull some heavy loads on bumpers, but I've seen a lot of bent bumpers. Personally the only thing I'll ever pull with a bumper is single axle trailers. Once it gets to car size trailers, I won't risk it. Receivers are easy to find and even easier to install. 6 holes drilled (if they aren't already there) and it's in.

V10man 08-02-2013 12:28 PM

I would say 2000-3500 pounds. Max.

wotan 08-02-2013 02:24 PM

I wouldn't put more than 400/500 lbs of tongue weight on a bumper hitch.

Killgore 08-02-2013 02:43 PM

Alright, I will only do light weight pulling until I get a reciever


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