Truck slump
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 110
Likes: 6
From: Beaumont California
Truck slump
I have a question. I have a 2017 Ford F-250 rear-wheel drive. I just bought me a 15,000 lb fifth wheel. When I connected it, the back end slumped just a little bit more. It didn't level. Would my best option be to get airbags for that or not? Thanks.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 975
Likes: 458
That’s a lot of trailer for a 3/4ton truck. The problem is everyone wants the truck to ride like a car but not squat when hooked to the 5th wheel. You can’t have both. You will need airbags or helpers of some kind.
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 7,877
Likes: 2,364
How bad is it? if it's not bad just live with it. if you can't see over the hood air bags are the way to go, I put a set with the remote compressor on my F350 and they work great. I leveled it so I had to do something.
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 110
Likes: 6
From: Beaumont California
I'm under the understanding that it should be able to handle up to 18,000 lb. Yes I think I'm going to get the airbags. Thanks for the advice.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 1,584
Likes: 1,117
It is what it is now so get your airbags to level the truck.
Dave
Lead Driver
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 8,465
Likes: 725
From: Calgary Canada
Trending Topics
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,465
Likes: 4,958
Is the 15K you are quoting, what it weighs loaded with all your stuff, or is that just what the GVWR is on it?
I have a new set of 2WD airbags that I never used that I would sell if you want to go that way.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 8,653
Likes: 4,737
From: Itinerant
No F250 has a 18K 5th wheel tow rating, but should handle a 15K trailer.
Is the 15K you are quoting, what it weighs loaded with all your stuff, or is that just what the GVWR is on it?
I have a new set of 2WD airbags that I never used that I would sell if you want to go that way.
Is the 15K you are quoting, what it weighs loaded with all your stuff, or is that just what the GVWR is on it?
I have a new set of 2WD airbags that I never used that I would sell if you want to go that way.
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,465
Likes: 4,958
Went out in the garage and checked, been a very long time since I bought it all.
I have the AirLift 89391 5000 pound ultimate airbag kit with the internal jounce bumpers
Their dual path airbag dual needle gauge controller panel for in-cab airbag adjustment
HD air compressor with large tank
Large chrome 18 wheeler air horn
A big bunch of air lines and fittings, and a bunch of electrical connection parts
Just about everything needed for a killer installation
Let me know if you're interested, I have a lot of $$$ in it, but will make a deal on it all.
Just taking up shelf space in my garage right now.
I have the AirLift 89391 5000 pound ultimate airbag kit with the internal jounce bumpers
Their dual path airbag dual needle gauge controller panel for in-cab airbag adjustment
HD air compressor with large tank
Large chrome 18 wheeler air horn
A big bunch of air lines and fittings, and a bunch of electrical connection parts
Just about everything needed for a killer installation
Let me know if you're interested, I have a lot of $$$ in it, but will make a deal on it all.
Just taking up shelf space in my garage right now.
Last edited by Ltngdrvr; Yesterday at 02:00 PM.
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 110
Likes: 6
From: Beaumont California
Beware of relying on manufacturer's "max tow" ratings. Check the yellow payload sticker on your door jamb and compare that to the trailer pin weight.......but again, ignore the manufacturers' dry trailer weight or dry pin weight and use 20-25% of the trailer's GVWR as a target pin weight and remember that your payload needs to be enough for the pin weight, hitch, any added truck accessories and anything/everything in the truck cab or bed.
It is what it is now so get your airbags to level the truck.
Dave
It is what it is now so get your airbags to level the truck.
Dave