Ford F-250 tow
Hello, we have a fifth wheel with max weight of 14,300. We are no where near that but want to have a truck that tows over the 14,300. Fifth wheel is a 31.5 Nuwa. We have been searching for a t...
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From what we can see we should be good with a 2008 or newer Ford F-250 diesel super duty Single wheel (dually not necessary), with the tow package option ( from what I can tell it is standard on the 250).
My question is what are we missing? I’m sure there is something.
I have no idea what your definition of a tow package but Ford has a camper package or heavy service package that is a option for the F250 ....but doesn't come on all F250 trucks. The package has the same front and rear suspension as the F350 SRW truck. F350 srw has three different RAWR packages from a 6390/6730/7000 rawr.
In the year model your looking at the F250 has a 6100 rawr and several front axle ratings. The 6100 rawr will be carrying all the weight in the bed includes wheels/tires and rear suspension. The f250 rear axle may weigh in the 3000 lb range which leaves it with approx 3100 lbs for a in the bed payload.
Realistic pin weight for a 14xxx lb trailer can be 3400-3700 lbs depending on how the combo is loaded.
If the F250 doesn't have the heavy service package/camper package then the trucks rear spring pack/wheels and tires will need a upgrade.
Use this holy bible from Ford as it gives you all the different weight packages for the F250/F350 SRW trucks in the different year models https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/techspec.html
