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Feb 24, 2015 | 07:16 PM

dale49

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I have 1990 F250 reg cab, long bed,460 engine. I also just bought a 33 foot,2 slide 5th wheel. When I pulled it home, I noticed the back was sitting down a little bit. Is that normal or is it something that can be done to correct it. I am not sure of the weight, probably 10k.I am not sure either of the towing capacity of the truck . I would appreciate any information. Thanks

Feb 24, 2015 | 07:30 PM

ponykilr

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Load distributing hitch perhaps. Add a leaf or two to the rear pack. Air bags.

Feb 24, 2015 | 07:40 PM

MI02SVT

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Yup air bags or helper springs

Feb 24, 2015 | 08:39 PM

Diesel_Brad

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That is ALOT of camper. probably too much for your truck.

What gears and trans?

Feb 24, 2015 | 10:36 PM

Conanski

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Originally Posted by dale49

I just bought a 33 foot,2 slide 5th wheel. When I pulled it home, I noticed the back was sitting down a little bit. Is that normal

Ahh.. yeah.

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Originally Posted by dale49

I am not sure either of the towing capacity of the truck

Check your owners manual, if the truck has a manual trans you're way over capacity unless it's got 4.10 gears, with a auto it's right at the limit with 3.55 gears.