How much are you pulling !
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How much are you pulling !
I just bought a weekend warrior flt4005 5th wheel 14k empty and I expect the final load to be 18-20k, just wondering who is pulling what ? And how the f450 handles the heavy loads ? I should be getting my f450 within 2 weeks. Cant wait ~!
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just going through mid-life crisis ! LOL - selling my 02 GMC duramax - its not enough truck and I am ready to go back to Ford, has owned 3 other fords and just hope the f450 performs as advertised.
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I have pulled over 2,000 miles with 21,835 loaded down. I have the 4.88's and auto in my '08 F450. I get anywhere from 6.5 to 8.5 mpg pulling. I think Ford made a mistake by lengthening the rear springs to help ride quality. I have no lateral stability. The bed of the truck sways side to side and the trailer accordingly. I ended up having to add airbags because the suspension would bottom out. I am doubtful the truck will hold up...its really working overtime to pull my trailer. Luckily, I have the extended warranty.
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Originally Posted by RBRanch
I think Ford made a mistake by lengthening the rear springs to help ride quality. I have no lateral stability. The bed of the truck sways side to side and the trailer accordingly. I ended up having to add airbags because the suspension would bottom out. I am doubtful the truck will hold up...its really working overtime to pull my trailer. Luckily, I have the extended warranty.
Especially since we are buying a 2008 to tow our 20,000# + home around the country.The 2008 F-450 Pickup's High Capacity Trailer Tow Package (option 535) increases the GCWR from 26,000#'s to 33,000#'s so your trailer weight of 21,835# is certainly within Ford's towing weight tolerances assuming your truck weighs 9000#'s +/-. And your pin weight (estimated at 20% of total trailer weight) should be well within Ford's hauling weight tolerances which I believe is 6000#.s
So in your case, Ford's efforts to improve the ride gave up stability even though you are within Ford's specs.
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Originally Posted by RBRanch
I have pulled over 2,000 miles with 21,835 loaded down. I have the 4.88's and auto in my '08 F450. I get anywhere from 6.5 to 8.5 mpg pulling. I think Ford made a mistake by lengthening the rear springs to help ride quality. I have no lateral stability. The bed of the truck sways side to side and the trailer accordingly. I ended up having to add airbags because the suspension would bottom out. I am doubtful the truck will hold up...its really working overtime to pull my trailer. Luckily, I have the extended warranty.
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Originally Posted by kimminau2
I certainly believe what he is saying, but have serious doubts that his will be a common problem. Could be the type of trailer he is pulling or how it is loaded. But we shall see, I towed about 19k yesterday at highway speeds with no problem. I will probably get it over 20k this week.
Would be interested in hearing your experiences with the 20K tow. Stay safe out there.
Dave
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My F450 with 4.88 gears should be arriving in a few weeks. I will be towing a 50 foot Gooseneck Living-quarters Car Hauler that will weigh in at about 17,000 pounds. I don't expect to have any problems since my 2006 F350 DRW Tow Boss pulled it effortlessly 
In case you are wondering why the new truck its because the 2006 was stolen.
In case you are wondering why the new truck its because the 2006 was stolen.
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