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Hi all, My husband and I are having a discussion about getting a 5th wheel. We currently have a TT but I've heard that a 5th is easier to tow. As I have not driven this TT, and I need to learn as...
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BurbMan wrote:
Scroll down to the last page on this Ford Towing Guide and see that your truck is rated for a max of 12,000 lb fifth wheel if you have the 3.73 axle ratio and 15,000 lbs if you have the 4.30 axle.
These would be loaded or GVWR weights on the trailer, so something in the 10k dry weight range is probably right.
Also remember that a 5er puts about 20% of its weight on the pin, so a loaded 15k trailer puts 15000 * 20% = 3000 pin weight plus hitch and whatever else is in the truck. Check the yellow weight sticker on the driver's door jamb so you don't go over that loaded weight for the truck.
Sorry to say this is one vote for the hubster....
Wow, where did you get the information on towing? I've not seen information presented that way. I have an Excursion I would like to look up. Thank you
