Long bed VS short bed
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I was discussing my 2015 f 250 LB SC squat problem towing our 5er with my relative low pin weight with a technician at the RV dealer today. No question I'm getting air bags. He made a comment that long bed 250's have more of a profound sag under tow loads than short beds. Has anyone observed this? It could be a factor for someone buying a 250 to tow a lower weight trailer (under 8000lbs?).
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I was discussing my 2015 f 250 LB SC squat problem towing our 5er with my relative low pin weight with a technician at the RV dealer today. No question I'm getting air bags. He made a comment that long bed 250's have more of a profound sag under tow loads than short beds. Has anyone observed this? It could be a factor for someone buying a 250 to tow a lower weight trailer (under 8000lbs?).
Tempted to put on air bags to keep from bottoming out when hitting pretty sizable bumps, freeway bridges, etc but it still sits level naked.
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I was discussing my 2015 f 250 LB SC squat problem towing our 5er with my relative low pin weight with a technician at the RV dealer today. No question I'm getting air bags. He made a comment that long bed 250's have more of a profound sag under tow loads than short beds. Has anyone observed this? It could be a factor for someone buying a 250 to tow a lower weight trailer (under 8000lbs?).
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The hitch is too high. It's a Husky 16k w and the lowest adjustment is 14.5 inches and when placed on the hitch adapter sits 16.5 inches above the bed. I have 9 inches of bed clearance and am shopping for hitches to do away with the adapter. Truck needs to come up, hitch needs to go down. Just takes money!
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Pin is 2.5 inches forward of the axle. Husky recommends 2 inches. Photo is taken at an angle forward.
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I think the springs have really become softer, airbags should be a factory option.
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Steve
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Should I have the Ford dealer check out the rear end, or just go with the air bags? The pin weight and hitch is not over 2000 lbs and the truck has a half tank of gas in the picture.
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For the sake of curiosity have you run it across a scale to get an actual pin weight number? My dually looked like that with 2500# on it. It's got bags now. The springs are too soft IMO. Also, you say it's an F250, does it have the 2" or 4" blocks on it?
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I haven't had it on a scale. Factory pin weight is 1089 lbs. and I towed it level last year with a F 150. I will check the blocks.
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I think the reason this particular setup generated so much discussion is the manufacturer's stated pin weight is so light in comparison to the amount of squat and the model of the truck. Sometimes the manufacturer's stated pin weight is way off and it would be nice to know if that is it by running it across a scale to see what the pin is actually putting on the bed.