Moving from a Bumper Pull to a 5'er
So I am looking for some advice, hopefully from people who have done the same thing. Here are the truck details, 2016 Ford F250, 4X4, CC, 6.2, 4.30. I am currently towing a trailer with a max weight o...
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N-Trouble wrote:dfletch wrote:
5th wheels pull better. They do add more wind resistance as they sit higher than TT.
False... Bumper pull and TV act as two separate masses cutting through the air. 5er and TV act as a single large mass since they are much closer to one another.
I agree with this, while a FW may be a bit taller, more of it is blocked by the TV, actually having less wind resistance in MOST cases. Many newer FWs have a very aerodynamic nose, mine is almost bullet shaped. Makes a big difference, when comparing to the older flat/square front FWs.
I doubt the OP will notice much difference in towing effort, or gas mileage, with the 3K heavier FW. Towing up a steep, long grade of 7 percent or more, you will feel some difference towing an extra 3K. In this case, one gear lower, going up/down will make up the difference.
Jerry
