total newb looking for advice
Just thought i would do a quick intro and ask for some advice or a push in the right direction. I am in the market for a camper. i have a 03 f250 diesel I am leaning towards a 5th wheel. It will be my...
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allen8106 wrote:glendale wrote:
just wanted to say thanks for the information every one. maybe a pull behind is more suited for my truck it is a 6.0 crew cab shortbed 2 wheel drive.
I woudn`t settle for a TT with that truck. Do your homework and figure out what they payload is and buy accordingly.
That heavy diesel engine is using up a lot of your GVWR, but the weight is on the front. You still have a HD truck, with around 6,000 lbs RAWR, and tires likely rated for 6,000 plus. IMO, that truck would handle a FW, with a max loaded pin weight of 2,000 lbs. This would be a FW loaded weight of about 10,000.
No, all hitches are not equal, and a sliding hitch will be heavy. A good quality, user friendly hitch, such as the B&W Patriot 16K, would be a good choice in a non-slider, and has a lot of adjustment.
Jerry
