5th wheel camper????
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5th wheel camper????
I have seen this 5th wheel camper that I might be interested in. my concern is more with my truck than the camper.
The camper looks fairly new, about 18'-20' (from back of truck) with a tandem axle.
My truck is a 92 F150 4x4, with a 300-6 and a 5 speed. It is a shortbox regular cab pickup. The rear springs have been replaced and are heavier than stock (not sure how much heavier)
My question is, Will my truck handle this (or another) 5th wheel camper, or should I stick with the normal trailer style camper?
The camper looks fairly new, about 18'-20' (from back of truck) with a tandem axle.
My truck is a 92 F150 4x4, with a 300-6 and a 5 speed. It is a shortbox regular cab pickup. The rear springs have been replaced and are heavier than stock (not sure how much heavier)
My question is, Will my truck handle this (or another) 5th wheel camper, or should I stick with the normal trailer style camper?
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Your transmission is probably your biggest limiting factor. I wouldn't recommend a 5th wheel because they are generally heavier than regular TT's.
Here's a thread I found that lists the trailer weights for a truck similar to yours out of a '93 manual. Check the second post by hitecdan: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...ighlight=mazda
It looks like your trailer choices may be limited to a lightweight trailer like pop-up tent trailer or something only slightly heavier.
When looking at trailers, look for the trailer's GVWR and use that as basis to see if it's compatible with the limitations of your truck.
Scott
Here's a thread I found that lists the trailer weights for a truck similar to yours out of a '93 manual. Check the second post by hitecdan: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...ighlight=mazda
It looks like your trailer choices may be limited to a lightweight trailer like pop-up tent trailer or something only slightly heavier.
When looking at trailers, look for the trailer's GVWR and use that as basis to see if it's compatible with the limitations of your truck.
Scott
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5th wheel camper????
You definitely need more truck.. that 6 will die going up hills.. or change the engine to at least a 302 with an auto , with min. 3.55 rears..buy a pop up instead.
Just my $0.02
Sty
Just my $0.02
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From: Magrath
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Sounded like the consensis is the truck isn't quite enough truck. So I went out, bought a tent and a 4 wheeler.
Thanks for your help. You saved me allot of potential headache.
Thanks for your help. You saved me allot of potential headache.
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