5er Towing Help?
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5er Towing Help?
Ok, since I don't have anything, and am researching for a purchase in the near future, I am hoping someone can help.
I am looking at the Forest River All American or the KZ Sportsmen Sportster 36' 5th wheels. Both these have the back end cargo area for stowing 2 full size Harleys, so, add 1500 lbs to any calculations.
Now, I am wondering, what do I need to haul these things? I *have* to have a 4 door pickup so that basically eliminated Dodge... so, can a Ford F250 do the job? Engine, rear? Or am I pretty much locked into a F350?
Anything I definately should make sure I have or avoid?
Here are the specs of the two trailers as to weight, etc.
KZ
UVWeight 9380
Dry Hitch Weight 2080
Dry Axle Weight 7300
Net Carrier Capacity 4620
GVWR 14000
FR
Ship Weight (Fiberglass Ext.) 10,438 lbs.
GVWR 13,830 lbs.
Living Area Cargo Capacity (Fiberglass Ext.) 1392 lbs.
Cargo Area Cargo Capacity 2000 lbs.
Total Cargo Capacity (Fiberglass Ext.) 3392 lbs.
Hitch Weight 1830 lbs.
Axle Weight 8300 lbs.
Thanks a million
=Dave
I am looking at the Forest River All American or the KZ Sportsmen Sportster 36' 5th wheels. Both these have the back end cargo area for stowing 2 full size Harleys, so, add 1500 lbs to any calculations.
Now, I am wondering, what do I need to haul these things? I *have* to have a 4 door pickup so that basically eliminated Dodge... so, can a Ford F250 do the job? Engine, rear? Or am I pretty much locked into a F350?
Anything I definately should make sure I have or avoid?
Here are the specs of the two trailers as to weight, etc.
KZ
UVWeight 9380
Dry Hitch Weight 2080
Dry Axle Weight 7300
Net Carrier Capacity 4620
GVWR 14000
FR
Ship Weight (Fiberglass Ext.) 10,438 lbs.
GVWR 13,830 lbs.
Living Area Cargo Capacity (Fiberglass Ext.) 1392 lbs.
Cargo Area Cargo Capacity 2000 lbs.
Total Cargo Capacity (Fiberglass Ext.) 3392 lbs.
Hitch Weight 1830 lbs.
Axle Weight 8300 lbs.
Thanks a million
=Dave
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5er Towing Help?
Considering that the towed weight is 14,000, the F 250 is out and the F 350 would be maxed out leaving no room for any extras. I think you need to consider the F 550. It's made to tow the big trailers.
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