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May 16, 2016 | 10:16 AM

Larietpsd

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Towing question

Hey guys educated responses only please!! Looking at upgrading our camper, new one looking around 8500 pounds total. Have 16 screw shirt bed 5.0 with tow package. Think it's rated around 9500. Am I pushing my luck do t tow across country or anything local mostly flat trips

May 16, 2016 | 10:50 AM

seventyseven250

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It's my opinion that the tow rating on a pickup is pretty reasonable. Since you are under that amount, you should be fine assuming everything is in good running order, and you take your time loading carefully and setting up the Weight Distributing Hitch.

May 16, 2016 | 04:09 PM

Andrew Joyce

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Youll be fine for weekend towing and a couple weeks a year of long distance towing. Even if it was mountains it's still not going good to hurt it. Depending on what rear gear set you have will make a difference in the ease the truck moves the weight but as far as hurting it aging you're fine

May 16, 2016 | 04:43 PM

Larietpsd

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3.55 locker I think it will be ok I will however when my lease is up next year maybe move the Eco or back to a diesel whichever leases good.

May 16, 2016 | 05:11 PM

Andrew Joyce

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I had a max tow ecoboost and it will hands down be all you need to tow your trailer. Fuel economy will be heavier than a diesel tho

May 19, 2016 | 12:50 AM

xr7gt390

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I think you'll be surprised by how well the truck does.

May 19, 2016 | 10:44 AM

tvsjr

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Make sure your camper is actually 8500. Too many people quote a dry weight, then get surprised when the camper is actually a lot heavier. Between tanks, propane cylinders, and whatever the wife/kids manage to stuff inside... it can easily amount to 1-2K.