Purchasing Question

IdaD wrote:


It may or may not be enough truck, depending on age. On the newer models, an F250 is the same thing as a SRW F350 except for an overload spring and an axle block (in some cases as I think these are optional on the F250). Even if those aren't present they can be added and you've got exactly the same truck aside from the payload sticker and the decal on the fender.

Again this depends on year. I think in some of the older models the 3/4 ton series was actually somewhat lighter built in terms of axles used and etc.

Correct, but only if it is older that 1999. 1999 and up F250s are the same as F350 SRW trucks other than the overloads and axle riser block size. Camper package on the F250 makes it the exact same.

laknox wrote:

korbe wrote:
Besides the above issues on if your truck is powerful enough to pull the 5er, one concern we had was the length. Both for our driveway and camp spots. The longer the trailer, the fewer camp spots it will fit into. Not talking about RV parks, but state and federal campgrounds.

Power has little to do with anything; it's the PAYLOAD capacity that's the real issue with the 3/4 ton trucks.

Lyle

Agree. As mentioned by Old-Biscuit, if GVW is 12,000#..It should work.

korbe wrote:
Besides the above issues on if your truck is powerful enough to pull the 5er, one concern we had was the length. Both for our driveway and camp spots. The longer the trailer, the fewer camp spots it will fit into. Not talking about RV parks, but state and federal campgrounds.

Power has little to do with anything; it's the PAYLOAD capacity that's the real issue with the 3/4 ton trucks.

Lyle

IdaD wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
Not enough truck!
Fords are heavy to begin with, and depending on year you could have a honest load carrying capacity as low as 1500 pounds. Dry pin weight is really a misleading number. You will NEVER tow a dry trailer. You may not ever see it, but lacking real world numbers take a worst case. Trailers GVWR is what you want to look at. 20% of that is your pin weight.

It may or may not be enough truck, depending on age. On the newer models, an F250 is the same thing as a SRW F350 except for an overload spring and an axle block (in some cases as I think these are optional on the F250). Even if those aren't present they can be added and you've got exactly the same truck aside from the payload sticker and the decal on the fender.

Again this depends on year. I think in some of the older models the 3/4 ton series was actually somewhat lighter built in terms of axles used and etc.

It really depends on the model year, crewcab or not, and diesel engine will take away about 700 pounds of cargo rating compared to the V10. 4X4 option is also about 400 pounds more than the 2WD.

In 2004 and earlier, the GVWR was only 8,800 pounds and a crewcab diesel can only carry about 900 pounds! The 2005 went to a 10,000 GVWR and can carry about 3,000 pounds, and that is plenty for most smaller fifth wheels.

I would check the curb weight, and post your GVWR so that you will not get a lot of replys that your truck is to light. You can find the GVWR and axle weight ratings on the drivers side door sticker.

If you have a 2005 and later F-250, you have plenty of truck. Earlier ones are not such a heavy hauler. ..

Good luck,

Fred.

Besides the above issues on if your truck is powerful enough to pull the 5er, one concern we had was the length. Both for our driveway and camp spots. The longer the trailer, the fewer camp spots it will fit into. Not talking about RV parks, but state and federal campgrounds.

donn0128 wrote:
Not enough truck!
Fords are heavy to begin with, and depending on year you could have a honest load carrying capacity as low as 1500 pounds. Dry pin weight is really a misleading number. You will NEVER tow a dry trailer. You may not ever see it, but lacking real world numbers take a worst case. Trailers GVWR is what you want to look at. 20% of that is your pin weight.

AKinLA. You will hear this quite often on this forum. There are those who really push the limits of their truck. Then are those who believe you should be driving a Kenworth to pull a pop-up. Its all over the spectrum here.

As some have stated, what year is your truck? I would be totally comfortable for a pin weight under 2500 lbs.. Under 2000 lbs. is even better. In my opinion, you are more than fine.

A 12,000# GVWR 5th wheel is a great match for an F250 even an older one.

As requested.......
Post the year/model of your F250 and the year/model of that 5th wheel



Look up your F250 HERE ----see what it is rated for

Then load it up camp ready.......you/fuel/passengers and go get it weighed at a truck scale. Then you will know what you have for capability

AKinLA wrote:
Looking to purchase a 5th wheel, this will be my first RV. I've got a F-250 and looking mostly at used trailers. Pointers on what to really look for in a used unit vs. new would be appreciated. There is one in particular I'm interested in. It has sat under cover and on concrete (2 yrs) since it was originally purchased, what concerns would the forum have with this type of unit?

Couple of things already mentioned, It would be helpful information to know the year of your truck. Also, use the 5er's GVW, not it's dry or empty weight...you won't be towing it "dry" or "empty". (thus not a realistic weight)..Take 20% of 5er's GVW and get a more realistic idea of what the "loaded" pin weight might be. All this will help get a better idea of the combo you're getting ready to put together.

donn0128 wrote:
Not enough truck!
Fords are heavy to begin with, and depending on year you could have a honest load carrying capacity as low as 1500 pounds. Dry pin weight is really a misleading number. You will NEVER tow a dry trailer. You may not ever see it, but lacking real world numbers take a worst case. Trailers GVWR is what you want to look at. 20% of that is your pin weight.

Wow! you deduced that just from the Fact he has an F250!!
He didn't state year, engine, trans, gear ratio, or any of that information.

Yes, might exceed the GVWR of the TV, but likely not by much, and will still have plenty of axle and tire rating left.

There are plenty of us with 12,000# GVWR 5er easily being carried and towed by 250/2500's.

donn0128 wrote:
Not enough truck!
Fords are heavy to begin with, and depending on year you could have a honest load carrying capacity as low as 1500 pounds. Dry pin weight is really a misleading number. You will NEVER tow a dry trailer. You may not ever see it, but lacking real world numbers take a worst case. Trailers GVWR is what you want to look at. 20% of that is your pin weight.

It may or may not be enough truck, depending on age. On the newer models, an F250 is the same thing as a SRW F350 except for an overload spring and an axle block (in some cases as I think these are optional on the F250). Even if those aren't present they can be added and you've got exactly the same truck aside from the payload sticker and the decal on the fender.

Again this depends on year. I think in some of the older models the 3/4 ton series was actually somewhat lighter built in terms of axles used and etc.