What does all this MEAN? TV help.
So, we bought a truck last year on a whim (Ram 1500), and then bought a rig. Didn't plan the 2 purchases out very well. Technically the 5er is within the specs of the truck....but we towed over I-70...
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I would say your towing experience won't change much between the two trucks. They are nearly equal in horesepower and torque...it's the torque and gearing that helps going up hills. Downhill the F250 may work better due to weight and braking capability.
That being said keep in mind you can't expect to fly up hill with a 10,000lb. plus 5th wheel. On a 6% grade you will be lucky to hit 45MPH. Semi trucks have 9 to 12 gears and up to 1000 pounds or more of torque to give the best performance up hills.
I'm happy with my 15,000 lb 5th wheel towed by my C4500 diesel truck to go up a 6% grade at over 45MPH. In my old gas engined 3500 I would be at 22MPH.
That being said keep in mind you can't expect to fly up hill with a 10,000lb. plus 5th wheel. On a 6% grade you will be lucky to hit 45MPH. Semi trucks have 9 to 12 gears and up to 1000 pounds or more of torque to give the best performance up hills.
I'm happy with my 15,000 lb 5th wheel towed by my C4500 diesel truck to go up a 6% grade at over 45MPH. In my old gas engined 3500 I would be at 22MPH.
