We are new to camping. We purchased a 39.5 foot fifth wheel last fall. We also bought a brand new Ford 250 Super Duty Diesel. Now we are hearing conflicting advice on weather or not our truck is sufficient to pull the rig. Any advice? Everything we read says it's right on the line. Should have gotten a 350?

Should have gotten a 350.Sorry to say it that bluntly. But without some weights your shooting in the dark. But even at the best of circumstances at 39 feet long that fiver could weigh way more that your Ford is rated for and pin weight could be way north of your load carrying capacity.

Thank you for your advice really do appreciate your honesty.

donn0128 wrote:Should have gotten a 350.Sorry to say it that bluntly. But without some weights your shooting in the dark. But even at the best of circumstances at 39 feet long that fiver could weigh way more that your Ford is rated for and pin weight could be way north of your load carrying capacity.X3 and well put. You need a lot more truck.

Your pin weight will be way too high for 3/4 ton. People overload all the time but I wouldn't overload that much personally.

donn0128 wrote:Should have gotten a 350.Sorry to say it that bluntly. But without some weights your shooting in the dark. But even at the best of circumstances at 39 feet long that fiver could weigh way more that your Ford is rated for and pin weight could be way north of your load carrying capacity.X4This from one that tows over GVWR.Without the 5er weights and a weight of the TV, yes should have gotten the 350.Without weights, that 5er could be 14,000 GVWR or 19,000# or more. This means that not only will you be exceeding the 250's 10,000# likely, would exceed the rear GAWR and stock tire ratings. It could be too much for a 350 SRW.Can you post the make and model of the 5er.

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work2much
Explorer
Apr 13, 2017
Your pin weight will be way too high for 3/4 ton. People overload all the time but I wouldn't overload that much personally.
ScottG
Nomad
Apr 13, 2017
donn0128 wrote:
Should have gotten a 350.
Sorry to say it that bluntly. But without some weights your shooting in the dark. But even at the best of circumstances at 39 feet long that fiver could weigh way more that your Ford is rated for and pin weight could be way north of your load carrying capacity.

X3 and well put.
You need a lot more truck.
Swit9
Explorer
Apr 13, 2017
Thank you for your advice really do appreciate your honesty.
donn0128
Explorer II
Apr 13, 2017
Should have gotten a 350.
Sorry to say it that bluntly. But without some weights your shooting in the dark. But even at the best of circumstances at 39 feet long that fiver could weigh way more that your Ford is rated for and pin weight could be way north of your load carrying capacity.

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