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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 09:53 PM
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If OP is looking at 20-23 footers you are not going to find a 5th wheel in that range anyway. Hell you don't need a F250 for that size. 5th wheel have better turning but again at that length range it doesn't matter.

Just know what your weight limits are and stick to 80% of that. That won't be a problem with your F250 and smaller TT anyway. Get a good weight distributing hitch with anti-sway control.

I'm pulling a 31'+ TT at over 8,000lbs loaded and truck barely knows it's there.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by doublenot7
If OP is looking at 20-23 footers you are not going to find a 5th wheel in that range anyway. Hell you don't need a F250 for that size. 5th wheel have better turning but again at that length range it doesn't matter.

Just know what your weight limits are and stick to 80% of that. That won't be a problem with your F250 and smaller TT anyway. Get a good weight distributing hitch with anti-sway control.

I'm pulling a 31'+ TT at over 8,000lbs loaded and truck barely knows it's there.
Thanks. Your is a PSD though isn't it?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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Yes, mine is a 6.7L PSD but I think any F250 will be more than enough truck for most 20-23 footer TT's.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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20-23 overall or living space. TT with 20-23 living you are looking at 24'6" - 26'6" behind truck. 20-23 overall you are looking at a 16-19 foot trailer (approx).
Arctic Fox: 27-5L Fifth Wheel Overall length 28'1" but no garage. about 23 behind truck.
Work and Play 27UL 5er Overall length 29 with garage about 25 behind truck.
 
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