Ford F250 ? F350? Or GMC 3500?

Trading for a SRW 350/3500 is pointless - you could make your 250/2500 the same truck for a lot less money. Might even be the same truck already. The gasser is really going to struggle and you can't fix that, though - I think it's dually time if you want to go that big.

I agree with Ivylog, "You are asking for trouble."

blofgren wrote:
I'm assuming that the pin weight advertised is for an empty unit?

If so I would bet that you will be looking at 4k lbs plus loaded pin weight just like our fiver is. Realistically, you are looking at a 350/3500 dually in order to stay within all of the truck's ratings. You will get all kinds of information that a 350/3500 SRW truck will be fine to pull that trailer but you will likely be over the truck's GVWR and possibly rear axle/tire ratings.

Personally I would never want to tow my fiver with a SRW truck but I prefer to stay within all of the truck's ratings.

In regards to brand, there is so much childish banter on here that I won't offer anything other than drive all 3 and pick which one you like best. Or more importantly, the one that your wife likes best! ;)

X2 ^^. Our fifth wheel isn't as heavy as yours (3,100 lbs. pin weight loaded) and we were at the max load ratings for the rear axle of a 2013 3/4 ton truck (and ratings have increased over the years). We traded for a 1 ton DRW truck and it made all the difference in the world. Not only are we well under the load ratings for the truck, but the rig is much more stable under all circumstances. My stress level towing is also about 90% lower...

Rob

You are asking for trouble. Your truck is barely capable and the E rated tires on the trailer are only good enough for the dry weight of the trailer.

I'm assuming that the pin weight advertised is for an empty unit?

If so I would bet that you will be looking at 4k lbs plus loaded pin weight just like our fiver is. Realistically, you are looking at a 350/3500 dually in order to stay within all of the truck's ratings. You will get all kinds of information that a 350/3500 SRW truck will be fine to pull that trailer but you will likely be over the truck's GVWR and possibly rear axle/tire ratings.

Personally I would never want to tow my fiver with a SRW truck but I prefer to stay within all of the truck's ratings.

In regards to brand, there is so much childish banter on here that I won't offer anything other than drive all 3 and pick which one you like best. Or more importantly, the one that your wife likes best! ;)

2013 F250 Gas

What year 250 gas or diesel????