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DwnSth
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Feb 14, 2014

Wife fell in love with 5th wheel...I have an F150

Have been looking for a bit larger TT, something with a rear living or rear entertainment, also, desperately need an 80" bed! Ruled out Outback TT's even though we really liked those, hitch weights...
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wandering1
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Feb 14, 2014
BB_TX wrote:
You gotta have a dually to pull a 5er don't you know. It will be overloaded and highly unstable if you don't. :E

Actually, yes, with the increased payload/tow ratings of the new F150/2500 trucks and the new lighter weight 5ers it is certainly within reason to do so. Just check your numbers carefully to make sure you are within ratings.


SRW is just as stable as a DRW and will tow just as heavy a 5er as a DRW. DRW is needed to haul more weight over the rear axle than a SRW will haul.

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