Enough Truck???
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Enough Truck???
Hello all,
I'm looking to upgrade to a 5th wheel after selling my 32' TT and diesel Excursion. I have 3 kids so the majority of 5ers that fit our family are 14-15,000 lbs loaded.
My question: I am looking at an '05 F350 CC DRW Lariat 6.0 diesel with a max tow weight of 16,100.
Will this be enough truck?
And yes, I know of and have experienced most of the 6.0 engine heart aches.
I'm looking to upgrade to a 5th wheel after selling my 32' TT and diesel Excursion. I have 3 kids so the majority of 5ers that fit our family are 14-15,000 lbs loaded.
My question: I am looking at an '05 F350 CC DRW Lariat 6.0 diesel with a max tow weight of 16,100.
Will this be enough truck?
And yes, I know of and have experienced most of the 6.0 engine heart aches.
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From: Muskogee, Ok
Not sure why you think you NEED that heavy of a 5er for 3 kids. We have 4 kids, our 5er is 9,200# wet. I'd LIKE to have a bigger heavier 5er with a seperate bunk room for the kids, bigger kitchen area, massive swimming pool holding tanks, 2nd toilet, 3rd ac, triple axle, garage for a vw beetle, theater room, blah blah blah.
Growing up as the oldest of 3 brothers, the 5 of us went on many cross country trips in an overhead camper. Our memories weren't really about the rv amenities as much as the company and trip. Mom n dad upgraded to an 16' Hi-low when i became a teen, then eventually a 5th wheel right when i started college.
YMMV
As to the 6.blow question a dually is enough for those stated weights, as long as you don't get upset when a 6.7 flys past you with a similar trailer
Growing up as the oldest of 3 brothers, the 5 of us went on many cross country trips in an overhead camper. Our memories weren't really about the rv amenities as much as the company and trip. Mom n dad upgraded to an 16' Hi-low when i became a teen, then eventually a 5th wheel right when i started college.
YMMV
As to the 6.blow question a dually is enough for those stated weights, as long as you don't get upset when a 6.7 flys past you with a similar trailer
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Hello all,
I'm looking to upgrade to a 5th wheel after selling my 32' TT and diesel Excursion. I have 3 kids so the majority of 5ers that fit our family are 14-15,000 lbs loaded.
My question: I am looking at an '05 F350 CC DRW Lariat 6.0 diesel with a max tow weight of 16,100.
Will this be enough truck?
And yes, I know of and have experienced most of the 6.0 engine heart aches.
I'm looking to upgrade to a 5th wheel after selling my 32' TT and diesel Excursion. I have 3 kids so the majority of 5ers that fit our family are 14-15,000 lbs loaded.
My question: I am looking at an '05 F350 CC DRW Lariat 6.0 diesel with a max tow weight of 16,100.
Will this be enough truck?
And yes, I know of and have experienced most of the 6.0 engine heart aches.
It's just what he wants and if he can afford it,cool.I travel with a car and a tent.
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I'd worry more about CCC, GVW, and GCVW before max trailer weight. Personally, I wouldn't touch a 6.0. We have a few at work at they have been garbage. Two motors have been replaced. With most DRW trucks, you should be fine for the weights you posted. I tow that with a SRW and I'm just within the GVW for the truck, and have plenty of room for GCVW and max trailer weight.
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