How much will a big fifth wheel limit us?
I don't currently have an RV but have borrowed my in-laws Class A before...so though I am not in the owners club I am not a total newbie either. My wife and I are around 40 and are self employed. ...
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calewjohnson wrote:DutchmenSport wrote:
You're gonna need a hefty truck to tow this. Even a 3500 / f350 dually will be near or over it's max. You may have to go bigger.
You don't need an F450...save the cash, an F350 will do you just fine... I am picking up a new F350 (DRW - 4.3 rear) today...I want to say the max towing for 5th wheels is around 27k and my CCC is near 6k (IIRC). As a matter of fact, the F450 has a less Rear GAWR than the F350 (9100 vs 9600) and the F35 has a higher max payload (6670 vs 5450).
The link below has selector tabs for the 2015 Super Duty Specs
Ford Towing Capacities
Cale
Agree. An f450 is designed for heavier work than an 18000 lb rv. The new f350's/3500's have incredible capability. Although the difference in price is not a big deal the 350/3500 is a better choice for an RV.
