Need some feedback... F250
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Need some feedback... F250
Currently own a 2001 F250SD V10/Short bed/Crew Cab with the 4.30 rear.
I am upgrading to a 5th wheel- Looked at many with the general dry weight in the 7-8000 pound range.
We came across one weighing in a t 9700Dry. I am concerned that this will max out the truck- The hitch weight is around 1800.
Any pulling this much with a similiar truck?? If so- thoughts? advice?
Should I stick with the ones under 8K?
I am upgrading to a 5th wheel- Looked at many with the general dry weight in the 7-8000 pound range.
We came across one weighing in a t 9700Dry. I am concerned that this will max out the truck- The hitch weight is around 1800.
Any pulling this much with a similiar truck?? If so- thoughts? advice?
Should I stick with the ones under 8K?
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I am pulling an 8000lb (wet) trailer and and can't hardly tell it's back there. Ford says max 5th wheel weight for your truck is 13600.
I would look at GVWR of the trailers you want to see what the max would be. Dry weight will only tell part of the story. After adding accessories (A/C and awnings are an accessory), water, propane, and your stuff, you will be suprised at the total weight.
I would look at GVWR of the trailers you want to see what the max would be. Dry weight will only tell part of the story. After adding accessories (A/C and awnings are an accessory), water, propane, and your stuff, you will be suprised at the total weight.
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I agree with CmprSpecial. You'll be towing much closer to the trailer's GVWR than it's "dry" weight.
As an FYI, my trailer's GVWR is 11,500#. I towed it with an '01 F350 CC LWB SRW w/V10 and 3.73 gears. The truck pulled the trailer just fine.
As an FYI, my trailer's GVWR is 11,500#. I towed it with an '01 F350 CC LWB SRW w/V10 and 3.73 gears. The truck pulled the trailer just fine.
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