rvdreamer17 wrote:
Hello new member and potential new 5er. My question is this. My Ford F250 SD SC 4x4 is rated for a 5th wheel hitch trailer of 14k. How do the professionals and experienced 5ers feel about maxing such vehicle weight or should I be trying to stay below by say 10 to 20% not to beat up the truck??? My thinking is stay below and lower maintenance and wear and tear. Am I wrong and please help lead me the right way. Don't trust the RV Sales guys lol H E L P Please
The tow rating from the book is true for the base truck without any extra options added in. It does not include passenger weight over 150 pounds, the fifth wheel hitch or any cargo you carry. Therefore, it is very unlikely your realistic towing capacity is near 14K.
I recommend you use the
RV Tow Check app to learn your truck's realistic towing capacity and then avoid buying a trailer with a GVWR exceeding the realistic towing capacity.
I don't have any problem maxing out the truck's ratings. All need to know realistically what their tow ready max ratings truly are.
