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scottkeen
Explorer
Jul 05, 2017

Fifth Wheel Towing Limit and Axle Ratio 3.73 vs 4.10

I'm in the market for a fifth wheel trailer and a truck. The 5er I want has a GVWR of about 14,300 lbs One truck I'm looking at that fits my budget is a 2006 Ford F-350 DRW 4x4 6.0L diesel. It has ...
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BB_TX
Nomad
Jul 06, 2017
I have a 35' 5er of about equal weight. Towed it with a stock 2007 F350 6.0 with 3.73 and it towed it fine, even over Colorado mountain passes. Now tow it with a 2012 F350 6.7 with 3.55 and it tows it even better.

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