I just got a new Nash 27Y travel trailer and my 98 5.9 Durango(Great Mini Van, bad tow vehicle) is a little underpowered to tow it. So I am looking to purchase a new F250 and wanted to get input from some of you.

Trailer max weight is 7400lbs with 500lbs hitch weight.

I would like to get some feedback to see if I am going to be okay with what I want, and to get some opinions on features.

I am getting ready to order:

F250SD CC SB V10 4X4 Lariat Auto 3.73LS

Now, for the features:

Will order:
Adjustable Gas/Brake (my wife is short)
Tube Cab Steps (just like tubes)
Electric 4X4 Shift-On-The-Fly
Manual Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors with Power Glass
Built Ford Tough Trailer Hitch Receiver, 12,500 lbs Capacity

Thinking About Ordering:

Roof Clearance Lights (Anyone that has these think they are worth it?)

Reverse Vehicle Aid Sensor (My wife isn't the best at reverse, what's the common opinion on this?)

Now the real questions, should I get:

Heavy-Service Suspension Package
and/or
Camper Package

Also, looking at all the specs, this truck should tow this trailer with no problems. Anyone have any opinions on that as well?

Thanks,
Flozzie

 

>>I am getting ready to order:
>
>F250SD CC SB V10 4X4 Lariat Auto 3.73LS
>
>Now, for the features:
>
>Will order:
>Adjustable Gas/Brake (my wife is short)
>Tube Cab Steps (just like tubes)
>Electric 4X4 Shift-On-The-Fly
>Manual Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors with Power Glass
>Built Ford Tough Trailer Hitch Receiver, 12,500 lbs Capacity
>
>Thinking About Ordering:

>
>Roof Clearance Lights (Anyone that has these think they are
>worth it?)

..........Yes, they look cool...you are driving a SD..you need
to look like it.

>Reverse Vehicle Aid Sensor (My wife isn't the best at
>reverse, what's the common opinion on this?)
>
..........I have the Reverse sensor..I really like it...I installed a WD hitch to pull a horse trailer..and it sticks out probably 8 inches from the bumper..so I have learned to time the beeps to know when I'm about to cream something with the hitch

>Now the real questions, should I get:

>Heavy-Service Suspension Package
>and/or
>Camper Package

...........see my signature...I love my truck...............
>

 

>Heavy-Service Suspension Package
>and/or
>Camper Package
I'd opt for the camper package mainly because it gives you the rear sway bar.It also gives you a little heavier front spring.
The Heavy-Service Suspension Pkg.will degrade your ride somewhat and that may outweigh any benefits that you may not need from it anyway.

You may want to look into a 350 vs a 250 because with it the main thing you get is a bit larger tire that has a higher load rating,E vs D.The cost of a 350 over a 250 isn't a whole lot.

>Also, looking at all the specs, this truck should tow this
>trailer with no problems. Anyone have any opinions on that
>as well?

It ought to work.If you want max towing power at the cost of some fuel consumption you could go with the 4.30 axle.

Good luck with your purchase and let us know what you decide.

 

Go with a 350 and camper package(you get all the stuff for the extra$..bigger tires, leaf overload (may be stock on 250 now?), anti-way bar.)
Go also with 4.3 rear for towing. You'll like it better. I've got 3.73 as I drive 90% empty and the rest is with a slide-in camper.

 

I'm willing to bet the 500 lbs. hitch weight is with the dry weight of the trailer. The loaded weight will be more. For a few hundred bucks more you can have the F350 single rear wheel. Have you considered the diesel? It won't scream up hills while towing while a gasser will. The new 6.0 is supposed to be a lot quieter.

 

>It won't scream up
>hills while towing while a gasser will.


V10 "Scream" = music to my ears! I even added an amp (Flowmaster 40).


2002, F250 SD, SC, 8' Bed, V10, 3.73 LS, Arizona Beige, ICI Stainless Step Bars, Truxedo Tonneau, Prodigy Brake Control, Flowmaster 40