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I haven't bought it yet. I live in an out of the way place. I have a friend who is a auto dealer. He goes to the dealer auctions every Thursday (today) and is looking to buy me a 2006-2007 F350 crewcab PSD.
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If it is SRW, the hitch is 6,000#/12,500#, weight carrying and weight distribution respectively. Also, 600# tongue weight.
If it is a dually, it might have the above hitch, or it might have an optional higher rated hitch.
If it is a dually, it might have the above hitch, or it might have an optional higher rated hitch.
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I'm worried about the tongue weight. The trailer I'm pulling has a forward kitchen and the tongue weight is 1230#, but that will go up as you load with pots, pans, canned goods, fill the fridge etc.
bpounds,,, yes the truck will be single wheel.
bpounds,,, yes the truck will be single wheel.
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As you can see on the label, your tongue weight with weight distribution is 1,250#. So you will probably be a little over that. Most people think the OEM hitch can handle more than the rating, so you can choose to ignore the rating and go with it. Or, you can pick up an aftermarket hitch that has a little higher rating. Your decision.
I would have to know more about the other specifics of the trailer to make my own decision. Like what is the GVWR of the trailer? Some of them have a heavier % tongue weight than others. About 10% is the minimum, but some go as high as 25% with the axles back pretty far. I would feel better about the latter than the former.
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bpound that's great. Thanks for taking the time to get the picture. The trailer weight is
unloaded 7250# cargo capacity is 2750#. As you know the tongue weight is 1230#>
I will be using a Drawtite #66131 weight distribution system rated at 15,000# gtw and 1500# tw.
unloaded 7250# cargo capacity is 2750#. As you know the tongue weight is 1230#>
I will be using a Drawtite #66131 weight distribution system rated at 15,000# gtw and 1500# tw.
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