Towing question
Laughing Gas
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With that heavy of a 5er, don’t forget about the small fuel tanks that come with some models, particularly the short beds.
Laughing Gas
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This is true. I'm sure there are some out there who are knowledgeable and will give you the low-down on situation, but mine and the sales manager didn't. definitely a good thing to do doing your research ahead of time.
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The trailer is interested in has a dry weight of 12,500 with a gross of 16,000
Mountain Pass
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There’s always a trade off. The longer wheelbase will give you a more stable platform, a little more payload, a 48 gallon fuel tank and more room for stuff. The shorter truck will give you a little bit more maneuverability. I’ve had both and I like the long bed especially on long trips. For my use the long bed pros outweighed the cons but either one would work. As mentioned above I always back in parking you get used it.
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From: Chaz
It should do it fine, just needs to be aware of the 34 gallon gas tank.. I would stick with the 18s and 275/70/18 tires to get some more *** out of the gearing as opposed to the taller 20s.
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From: Itinerant
I guess after 22 years of owning/ driving longbed supercab trucks I don’t think it's that bad and a crewcab is is only 8" longer. Comparing just the crewcab lengths a shortbed is 250", longbed 266.2". I guess 16" doesn't seem like that big of a deal to loss the 8' bed but if he's doesn't need a longbed. But as most have learned you get use to the size pretty fast and not only the length but the width of these trucks.
Plus a 48 gallon fuel tank instead of 34 gallon tank.
As Senix mentioned you learn to back into parking spots or just park farther away and get some exercise. Do a 3,4 point turn instead of a 2 point. Big 10 ply tires with good ground clearance helps going over curbs when needed.
Plus a 48 gallon fuel tank instead of 34 gallon tank.
As Senix mentioned you learn to back into parking spots or just park farther away and get some exercise. Do a 3,4 point turn instead of a 2 point. Big 10 ply tires with good ground clearance helps going over curbs when needed.
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Looking to build a truck for my son. He wants a F350 lariat. He would like the 7.3 SRW. Plans on towing a fifth wheel weighing in at 16000 loaded. Can he get away with the 3.73 or should he go with the 4.30 would like to use it as a daily driver also. Any insights would be helpful
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