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ThruTraffic's avatar
ThruTraffic
Explorer
Jan 24, 2017

Bumper Tow or Fifth Wheel

Newbie First Post

I'm doing my homework and I thought a good starting place would be what type of rig would best fit my current vehicle:

2011 Ford Super Duty F-250
Crew Cab 6-3/4' Ft Box
Four Wheel Drive
Gas/Ethanol V8
6.2L/379hp
Trans Type 6, Automatic
3.73 axle ratio
Trailer tow pkg
GVWR 9600/4355
Front GAWR 4800
Rear GAWR 6100
Max GCWR 19000

Would be interested in hearing from the experienced on what their opinions are and what other first off questions I should consider in deciding on 5th wheel or bumper tow with this specific vehicle.

TIA
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Jan 24, 2017
    A basic question first:
    Do you want to keep using the bed of your truck while you are towing the trailer for something like bikes, firewood, gear, whatever?
  • IdaD's avatar
    IdaD
    Explorer
    Jan 24, 2017
    Well most of us will say fifth wheel since you're asking in the fifth wheel section. There are pros and cons. Luckily for you, you have the tow vehicle to do either one up to the weight you would want to try pulling behind a gasser.

    To me the respective pros boil down to is better towing experience and shorter overall package with a fifth wheel versus having the bed available for cargo in the TT. There are other factors as well but those are the big ones. I don't see myself going to a TT in the future.

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