F250 payload capacity and hitch weight
Hi all, New to the forum, and RVing. I have a F250 with 1865 lbs of payload capacity. By my back of the envelope calculations, most 5th wheel trailers, even the ones advertised as HT towable, will ...
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As others pay attention to the trucks rawr as it will be carrying all the load in the bed. Rawr = the lessor of tires/wheels/axle and rear suspension.
The axle is good for over 9000 lbs so no problems their. Most gas or diesel 250/2500 trucks can safely handle 2800-3200 ln payloads in the bed. The F250 truck will be fine for just a 10995 gvwr 5th wheel trailer.
You sure don't need a bigger truck or a smaller trailer.
I pull a 11200 lb 5er on a 2500 Dodge. The truck has a 6000 rawr and weighs 5200-5400 lb on the rear axle depending on how long the trip will be.
The axle is good for over 9000 lbs so no problems their. Most gas or diesel 250/2500 trucks can safely handle 2800-3200 ln payloads in the bed. The F250 truck will be fine for just a 10995 gvwr 5th wheel trailer.
You sure don't need a bigger truck or a smaller trailer.
I pull a 11200 lb 5er on a 2500 Dodge. The truck has a 6000 rawr and weighs 5200-5400 lb on the rear axle depending on how long the trip will be.
