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Old 06-17-2014 | 04:43 PM
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Glad you found it Randy, I'd like the Platinum pack but I refuse to pay an extra 7 grand up here
 
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Old 06-17-2014 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by golfmedik
The advantage of the wide track is that the front wheels turn a full 45* where as the regular fronts only turn 38*. A huge difference in turning radius, but you can't turn the wide track to a lock position and the truck in 4wd. If you do, the knuckle or axle will break, which is pretty expensive.
It also comes standard on the F450 pickup.
 
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Old 06-17-2014 | 07:11 PM
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Thanks guys. Only looking at the F450, so I should be good to go.
 
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Old 06-17-2014 | 07:12 PM
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nice looking rig!

Hey Guys...I'm a newbie to this heavy towing and need some advice. I'm looking at a toy hauler about 17500 lbs. I was going to upgrade to a 15 diesel but not wild about getting a dually. Will a 2500 tow this much weight without any issues? Any advice will help.
don't mean to hijack thread.

That red does look awesome.
Thanks Guys
 
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Old 06-17-2014 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ronyarb39
Hey Guys...I'm a newbie to this heavy towing and need some advice. I'm looking at a toy hauler about 17500 lbs. I was going to upgrade to a 15 diesel but not wild about getting a dually. Will a 2500 tow this much weight without any issues? Any advice will help.
don't mean to hijack thread.

That red does look awesome.
Thanks Guys
the pin weight should be between 15% (2625) and 20% (3500) pounds.

that would right at the 350 SRW total carrying capacity. (RAWR 7100-3500 usually)
250 RAWR = 6100

no people, fuel, stuff, spare.
but you'll be over on the max trailer, 15900 CC 4x4
and over on the GCWR too 11300+17500 = 28800, max = 23500
2015 Ford Super Duty | View Towing Specifications | Ford.com

so, short answer, no a 250 will not be adequate, and a 350 SRW will not be either
 
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Old 06-17-2014 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ronyarb39
Hey Guys...I'm a newbie to this heavy towing and need some advice. I'm looking at a toy hauler about 17500 lbs. I was going to upgrade to a 15 diesel but not wild about getting a dually. Will a 2500 tow this much weight without any issues? Any advice will help.
don't mean to hijack thread.

That red does look awesome.
Thanks Guys
I'm in the market for the very same thing you are...
After working all the numbers I ended up spec'd out with the truck in my sig line.
F350 Crew Cab, Dually (long bed), 4x4, 6.7 PSD, fifth wheel prep and hitch.

I was not wild about a dually either, but with the weights we will be towing, I would rather have the added security and stability of the dual wheels.
This is for my retirement and we aim to have a good time - that doesn't include white knuckle driving..
 
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Old 06-18-2014 | 08:40 AM
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Copied from another Ford site:

Chassis improvements
The F-350 is available with a high-capacity towing package that includes new front springs and a wide track axle, increasing the gross combined weight rating with the 6.7-liter Power Stroke engine from 31,900 pounds to 35,000 pounds.
Thats 1900 more then my 2011 DRW!


Originally Posted by golfmedik
The advantage of the wide track is that the front wheels turn a full 45* where as the regular fronts only turn 38*. A huge difference in turning radius, but you can't turn the wide track to a lock position and the truck in 4wd. If you do, the knuckle or axle will break, which is pretty expensive.
That "hop" as you get near the limits will remind you

I got to try a 450 at a camp rally last week. what a difference just pulling out of the site.

Originally Posted by ronyarb39
Hey Guys...I'm a newbie to this heavy towing and need some advice. I'm looking at a toy hauler about 17500 lbs. I was going to upgrade to a 15 diesel but not wild about getting a dually. Will a 2500 tow this much weight without any issues? Any advice will help.
don't mean to hijack thread.
Coming from the "been there done that" camp.

NO, if you want that heavy of a trailer just start with a 350 DRW and consider the 450 (or 350 with the 450 axle)

Check with your insurance company too. My 350 DW put me into a commercial policy for 2 years.

Having a toy hauler you will find it extremely easy to exceed the GVW. Sometimes without any toys in the garage.
 
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