2009-2011 F250
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2009-2011 F250
Hello,
I am researching 2009-2011 F250s for my grandparents. They are looking for a truck to tow thier 2004 26' 5th wheel. I was wondering if anyone had some information on the different powertrains available in those years. I know my grandfather wants gas not diesel. Thier 5th wheel has 2 pop-outs but is mostly alluminum so it is fairly lightweight. I am assuming any F250 can pull it just fine but I wanted to make sure and get some more imformation to use while helping them shop around.
Thanks!
Matt
PS I have a '76 F100 so I love this forum!
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I am researching 2009-2011 F250s for my grandparents. They are looking for a truck to tow thier 2004 26' 5th wheel. I was wondering if anyone had some information on the different powertrains available in those years. I know my grandfather wants gas not diesel. Thier 5th wheel has 2 pop-outs but is mostly alluminum so it is fairly lightweight. I am assuming any F250 can pull it just fine but I wanted to make sure and get some more imformation to use while helping them shop around.
Thanks!
Matt
PS I have a '76 F100 so I love this forum!
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From: Gilbert
Lightweight or not, go with the highest (numerically) gearing you can. Your empty mileage may suffer some but they'll appreciate it when towing. Your motor options are 5.4 (V8) and 6.8 (V10) up to 2010, in 2011, the 6.2 (V8) is all you can get for gas.
And for the sake of me once again getting to post this thread (I love watching all the videos), check out the last Ohio meet. Same trailer, different truck/motor combo's pulling it...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nd-videos.html
Also, one more note about 250's and 350's. I'm sure either will pull it just fine, it's just a matter of trucks' GVWR and whether or not they're willing to go over that number. Some people don't care, some do. Just throwin' it out there. In some states, a F350 requires commercial registration, so check that out too.
And for the sake of me once again getting to post this thread (I love watching all the videos), check out the last Ohio meet. Same trailer, different truck/motor combo's pulling it...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nd-videos.html
Also, one more note about 250's and 350's. I'm sure either will pull it just fine, it's just a matter of trucks' GVWR and whether or not they're willing to go over that number. Some people don't care, some do. Just throwin' it out there. In some states, a F350 requires commercial registration, so check that out too.
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