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Old 09-22-2011, 10:15 PM
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F250 5.4L pulling a 5th wheel - feasible?

My dad recently passed away, leaving my mom with a Jacyo 5th wheel and a truck. The truck was in an accident so we need to buy a new one that will pull the 5th wheel without any problems.

Not sure on the model, but it's a Jayco 26' 5th wheel with one slide out. If I had to guess I'd say the weight is about 8000lbs.

The truck I've been looking at is a 2001 F250 V8 5.4L with 106,000 miles on it, a 2" lift with gas pro magnum shocks on front and an add-a-leaf on rear. I tried googling whether or not this truck would pull a 5th wheel ok but there seems to be a lot of mixed opinions. My mom and I are having a difficult time doing this without my dad's input.. really hoping you guys can help us out.

Would I have any trouble trying to tow a 5th wheel with that truck guys?