ChiefJBJ wrote:
Can I tow it or not. I am somewhat new at 5th wheel camping. I need help from an unbiased opinion. When you talk to a salesman you get one answer and even the Ford dealers tell me different numbers. Is there a calculation form/sheet that is definative?
TV is a 2012 F250 crew cab,4x4,SWB, Turbo Diesel 6.7, 355 gears,airbags. GVWR 10000#lb,FRT GAWR 5200#lb,Rear GAWR 6100#lb.
5th wheel info, Heartland Keylargo, Dry weight 13014#lb, Cargo not to exceed 3185#lb, GVWR/PNBV 16250#lb, GAWR/PNB (each axle) 7000#lb.
Can someone tell me how to figure what my truck can pull? Ford said I can pull this as well as the dealer. I am not sure.
Please Help.
The quick answer is, well not within ratings!
While my 2001, doesn't have the GVWR you have I tow close to that! My axle ratings are almost the same as yours front 5,200 rear 6,084. My 5er weighs 11,000# WET, so you will be over GVWR, and Likely over rear axles rating, and if so over the tire rating. My truck came stock with 265/75-16R E rated tires 3,415# per tire rating, standard for it was 245/75-16r E rated at 3,042# per tire.
