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May 4, 2017 | 07:19 AM

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speakerfritz

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those tow ratings are for "new" trucks. who knows what a 17 year old truck with XXXX miles on it can pull.

cooling systems and oil path ways are like arteries .....when I was 21 I could run a mile in 4:30 today at 59 I can barley walk a mile.

proceed with caution....avoid high grade roads, mountains, etc.

good luck

May 4, 2017 | 07:35 AM

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stufarmer

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I've got to 2nd the New or extra Tires for the Trailer. Tires and Wheel Bearing's are the most common failures for the Trailer/5th Wheel travelers.

May 7, 2017 | 11:46 PM

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02F250V10

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Make sure trailer tires/brakes/bearings are good to go and go for it. Keep an eye on your trans temp. Your truck will have no problem pulling that camper. The route is mostly flat land. I have pulled more weight multiple times with my 2002 v10 without issue.

Jun 4, 2017 | 10:35 PM

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268Fords

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As long as your truck is in good condition, you'll be fine. That 7.3l was meant to be used.

Jun 5, 2017 | 06:24 PM

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Eaglescout94

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I ended up telling my buddy I couldn't help him. I had issues with my turbo pulling my 5000 lb 5th wheel on a 400 mile round trip, I'd imagine I'd have had big issues pulling 12.5k 800 miles.

Jun 6, 2017 | 08:03 AM

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thomabb

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You have a 5th wheel trailer that only weighs 5k lbs?

Jun 6, 2017 | 08:06 AM

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Eaglescout94

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1997 jayco eagle 211 sl. It's supposed to have a dry weight of about 4000, max weight is 7000. I think my truck is a little longer than it.

Jun 6, 2017 | 08:10 AM

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thomabb

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That's a small trailer! And your truck had issues pulling it? Probably a good idea not to tackle your friend's trailer then. If I could get away from work, I'd offer to move it for him. Sounds like a nice road trip.

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Jun 6, 2017 | 09:09 AM

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Eaglescout94

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I was having issues with my turbo, I've got a new one coming now so all should be good. That's part of why I was tempted to pull it for him, it would have been a decent trip but I ended up having to around home for family troubles so it all worked out.

Jun 6, 2017 | 09:12 AM

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sunuvabug

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Quote:

Originally Posted by seville009

According to the Ford towing guide in the link beliw, it looks like the max recommended weight is 10,000 lbs

https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas...0/bbcamper.pdf

Same 10,000 lbs. max. towing weight my truck's Owner's Manual states too.

Jun 6, 2017 | 09:58 AM

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Misky6.0

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sunuvabug

Same 10,000 lbs. max. towing weight my truck's Owner's Manual states too.

The bumper hitch for early models is limited to 10k because of the bolts used to attach the hitch to the frame.
In '02? Ford used larger bolts to get to a higher hitch rating. But the OP is using 5th wheel - so the hitch mount doesn't apply.

Jun 6, 2017 | 10:06 AM

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thomabb

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I think all the '02s are 12.5k and over for 5th wheel.

Jun 6, 2017 | 10:21 AM

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speakerfritz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sunuvabug;17242552

Quote:
Originally Posted by [b

seville009[/b]
According to the Ford towing guide in the link beliw, it looks like the max recommended weight is 10,000 lbs

https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas...0/bbcamper.pdf
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sure...for a new truck....it's not going to do that 15yrs and 200k miles later unless it's been rebuilt ( tranny, engine, turbos, cooling system, fuel delivery, suspension, etc.)

Jun 6, 2017 | 10:41 AM

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sunuvabug

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Misky6.0

Well, I always thought the '99-03's were pretty similar in specs but I could be wrong about this. For my 2001, here's what FoMoCo states on my bumper and in the Owner's Manual under towing capacity. I can't speak for the 2002 models.

Bumper installed ball = Max. 500 lbs. tongue weight & max. 5,000 lbs. trailer weight
Standard frame mounted hitch receiver = Max. 10,000 lbs. trailer weight
5th Wheel = GCWR of 20,000 lbs. minus the GVW (my '01 diesel weighs about 7,500 lbs. with full fuel etc.) = ~ 12,500 lbs. max. capacity left for 5th wheel towing.

So it does appear as if those with 5th wheel setups get a little more maximum towing capacity rating. The original OP should be able to find the same type of towing capacity specs in their Owner's Manual as well.