Upgrade to 5th wheel
I have a 2019 Ford F-250 6.7l diesel. I’m looking at a Grand Design 320MKS but want to make sure my truck can haul it. According to the brochure the trailer is 10,721 UVW. According to Fords towing ...
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Cptnvideo wrote:
Aren't most 5th wheel trailers 8' wide?
And aren't most short bed pickups less than 4' from rear axle to cab?
8.5 ft typically for larger 5ers.
Most newer 5ers have compensated:
- The front corners are radius'd to give a little more space before they would hit the truck cab.
- Most 5er pin boxes are extended out 18inches or so giving you more space to turn more sharply.
- You can get a slider hitch giving you more space.
Plus, you are presuming that you will get the trailer fully 90 degrees to the truck. Most of the time, you don't need to turn that sharply.
While I certainly prefer a long bed for 5er towing, a shortbed isn't the end of the world.
