5th Wheels and F150's
I have a 2011 ecoboost with the 7700 GVWR with payload of 1825lbs and a rear axle rating of 4050lbs. Max tow package with 3:73 ratio. I'm looking at a 2015 Puma 253 FBS 5th wheel that is 27 feet long ...
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Palinduff wrote:
Thanks for all the advice. We have purchased the 5th Wheel and will now be shopping for a new tow vehicle. I am waiting for the new F150's. I should be able to get one with a maximum payload of 2800 to 3000 lbs, which is equivalent to some 3/4 tons. They also have 7 bolt axles, a bigger gear set and LT tires. Or a 3/4 ton, but I really don't want a diesel.
Don't pay too much attention to the marketing verbiage regarding the 2800 - 3800lb payloads. Those numbers are for a non optioned XL truck. If you but an XLT or better, your payload could be reduced by 3-500lbs at least. Every option's pound of weight is deducted off your payload number. The options on my truck reduced the brochure payload by 500lbs.
I wouldn't hold out for a 2015 150, lots of 3/4 tons out there in the same price range. Actually some pretty good deals can be had for 2014s.
