Tow vehicle question
I am purchasing a new Wildwood fifth wheeler and plan on towing with an F-150 Ford. Please advise as to pros and cons, and also how to outfit the tow rig as to powertrain, suspension (factory and aft...
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Buck50HD wrote:rhagfo wrote:mark5w wrote:
Picture says it all. nuff said.
That is right lets look at the real picture of your 5er/F150 combination with the landing gear DOWN, heck I could do that with my 2500 and 40' DVR also!!
Well, since he's reluctant to post a pic, here's how my Stock F150HD handles weight in the bed. We have nearly the identical truck.
2000 lbs
~2700 lbs
So, if you ever see an F150HD sitting lower than level, he is severely overloaded! When at or below 8200GVWR/4800RAWR, it handles and looks great. No air bags or helpers. The first pic would be a few hundred under RAWR and right at GVWR with just a driver on my truck.
I have to chuckle when I think back to my 08 GMC sitting level with an 800 lb Sportsman 500 in the back and roll all over. Not all 1/2 tons are created equal.
Here they are:
With landing gear down:
With landing gear up:
