Great deal on new truck, but what 5th wheel TH to get

nole_trainer wrote:
I've been thinking off/on for the better part of a year about upgrading. I was all set on waiting on the new 2015 F350's, when I hear about a 2014 F350 SRW longbed 4x2 Lariat for a GREAT price. It's a few hours away so I want to do some research before I head over.

According to Ford, this truck has 16.3 lb towing capacity, and either a 3470 or 3970 payload (based on 10k or 10.5k GVWR). I don't want/need 4x4 and not really wanting DRW.

I've been looking at the new CARBON 297 TH, 11.5k dry, and 2600 payload. At this time we do not have toys, maybe we will get a 1000lb golf cart one day. Family of 4, weekend trips mostly, maybe one long trip/year. Florida camping, with a trip to NC every now and then.

Thoughts?

Thoughts? Great find. I'm assuming it's a diesel if you want to haul that much weight. It'll probably close to 13,000lbs loaded.

I guess I want to caution you regarding the payload numbers. The numbers you quoted are from the brochure which is kinda like the dry weights of RVs. They are not the real world.

Ford's brochure weights are based on a standard equipped XL model with zero options. Since you are looking at a Lariat. The lariat (same as mine) has about 4-500lbs of options. If you add in the diesel option, that"s another 500lbs. We are now close to 1000lbs of options that will be deducted from the 3970/3470 payload. You may end up with an actual payload of 2500-3000lbs. When you look at the truck, look at the cargo capacity sticker on the door post. This is the real payload for the truck.

Lets look at your TH. You have the numbers a little wrong. The 2600lbs is the dry pin weight not cargo capacity. Your cargo capacity is 4248lbs. Realistically your pin weight will increase when you load your TH. May get closer to 3000lbs. Plus add in the 4 family members of ~500lbs, hitch and other "stuff. If the F350 is a diesel and has the 10,000lb GVWR then you will probably exceed your trucks payload rating.

I guess I'll close with that. Just don't go by brochure weights. Look at the actual numbers and take everything into consideration.

S

Read the towing specs and see if the truck will handle the trailer.

1st
Find the trailer you want.
2nd
Find the truck that will handle it.

Good truck
Nicely matched trailer

I tow 14K 5vr with SRW. Great combo


So what are you waiting for? Go for it!