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kjmedwards
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Jun 13, 2013

F350 Supercab 7.3L Diesel Dually TV - Can it Pull it?

Hi,

I recently purchased a 2002 F350 Supercab 7.3L Diesel Dually 4X4. It has 60K miles and in great shape. This truck has a GVWR of 11,500, Rear GAWR of 8,350 and Front of 5,200.

We are looking at a Heartland Road Warrior fifth wheel, toy hauler. It has a GVWR of 18,000 and a dry weight of 14,090. The hitch weight of the RV is 3,200.

I am new to the fifth wheel world and am trying to determine if my truck can handle this trailer? I wanted to see if folks had some insights that could help us make the right decision. If you need more information, please let me know.

Thanks again for any advice you might have.
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  • bmanning's avatar
    bmanning
    Explorer
    Jun 13, 2013
    rhagfo wrote:
    kjmedwards wrote:
    The GVWR for the truck is 11,500.


    GVWR is only 85% of total axle rating, 13,550# total axle rating. Install an Exhaust Brake, with a lockup TC, and even though you might be a bit over the GVWR, it will likely do OK.
    Just remember i didn't endorse your actions.


    x2, right down to "it's ok, but don't tell anyone I said it's ok"

    LOL

    Exhaust brake is a MUST.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Jun 13, 2013
    kjmedwards wrote:
    The GVWR for the truck is 11,500.


    GVWR is only 85% of total axle rating, 13,550# total axle rating. Install an Exhaust Brake, with a lockup TC, and even though you might be a bit over the GVWR, it will likely do OK.
    Just remember i didn't endorse your actions.
  • The_Texan's avatar
    The_Texan
    Explorer
    Jun 13, 2013
    kjmedwards wrote:
    The GVWR for the truck is 11,500.
    Correct, the SRW F-350 was 9900, not the DRW model. Yes, you will be within the specs with that 5er and the truck will handle it very well.
  • The_Mad_Norsky's avatar
    The_Mad_Norsky
    Explorer
    Jun 13, 2013
    You are already asking the wrong question.

    Of course the vehicle can pull the trailer (fiver).

    The question to ask is "Can this vehicle carry the pin weight of this fifth wheel???"

    I don't know the specs for that particular vehicle, so will not make further comments.

    But please keep in mind that of all things related fifth wheel wise, the "carry" factor for the vehicle being able to handle pin weight is by far the most important.

    Pulling is not so much, but can become critical also. Your vehicle has a GCVWR, which is the max weight for truck and trailer added together. Usually though the carry factor will eliminate a too heavy fifth wheel.
  • jspence1's avatar
    jspence1
    Explorer
    Jun 13, 2013
    It will have a GVWR of 9900lbs and weigh about 8000lbs. giving you 1900lbs of payload. You'd be at least 1300lbs over weight from what I know.

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