Light 5th Wheels
Hi all. Been lurking for a couple of years and researching 5vers and TTs. Probably looking to buy sometime this year. This will be my first towing experience and my girlfriend and I will use it pri...
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ToneDog wrote:justafordguy wrote:MFL wrote:
That is a very capable truck. The heavy diesel engine is using up a lot of payload, if you stay under your GVWR.
I would not buy a FW, that is too small, just to stay under 10,000 lbs. GVWR.
With much of the truck weight up front, I'd be looking at staying under the RAWR, and tire max rating.
You don't want a 40' FW, but you can easily handle most midsize FWs IMO.
Jerry
I agree 100%. I have 2350lbs pin loaded on my F250 and still have 650lbs of RAWR left, tows great.
Curious if you get any sagging? Do you use airbags?
Don't know about JustaFordguy, but we carry just over 2,000# of pin on our 2001, have just over 500# of stock rear axle capacity, no sag TV is still sitting a bit tail high. This TV has a Factory Camper package with bigger springs and a rear sway bar.
