Flagstaff design harder to tow?
We have a 2013 Flagstaff that we purchased brand new to replace our 2009 Passport 290BH. When we bought the camper I had a Dodge Ram half ton thinking that I’d be able to tow the new trailer with but ...
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By going from a 1/2T gas to a 3/4T diesel as you noted you should not even notice the extra 1500 lbs and it should pull it with ease. I'd guess something must be wrong either with actual loaded weight or the way the hitch is set up. According to the specs I read your loaded weight should be around 8970 lbs and your tongue weight of 1150 is about 13%. In theory the numbers look good. Maybe a trip to the scales is needed to see actual numbers or a good shop to check out the brakes and axles. I'd think you'd noticed if the brakes were dragging by the smell or smoke after a short drive. Check them again as Dutchman said. Its possible a short could be applying the brakes.
I tow a Gulf Stream 28RLR 32.5', spec's say 7180 lb dry, 1030 hitch weight, and max capacity of 11,170. I run a little over 10K loaded, 1250 hitch weight with a 2016 2500HD crew cab 4x4 6.0L gas and 4.10's and haven't noticed the problems you claim to have. Yes, I know my TT is back there but it tows great and doesn't sway.
What rear end gears does the F350 have? if 4.10 or 4.30 should have no problem towing 9K. Hope you get it figured out.
I tow a Gulf Stream 28RLR 32.5', spec's say 7180 lb dry, 1030 hitch weight, and max capacity of 11,170. I run a little over 10K loaded, 1250 hitch weight with a 2016 2500HD crew cab 4x4 6.0L gas and 4.10's and haven't noticed the problems you claim to have. Yes, I know my TT is back there but it tows great and doesn't sway.
What rear end gears does the F350 have? if 4.10 or 4.30 should have no problem towing 9K. Hope you get it figured out.
