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laknox
Jun 08, 2017Nomad
Nuclearhowie wrote:
I'm in the process of buying my first fifth wheel that dry is 10550 pounds my truck is rated for 12300 I'm having extra leaf springs added and the truck officially recertified. I have no idea what to expect with my truck getting close to max. Does anyone have insight on that much weight with a gas f250 with 3.7 rearend.
For shorter hauls, in your relatively flat country, you =could= be OK, but for longer hauls, especially into "not flat" country, I wouldn't be throwing money into a truck that's could be towing upwards of 14,000 lbs, maybe more. At minimum, make sure your =tires= will be running under their max rating. Personally, I'd be looking for a 350 SRW, at minimum, gas or diesel, just because of the weight.
Lyle
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