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michelb
Explorer
Dec 23, 2014

Suggestions for older pickup to tow 18k lbs 40'+ FW

Because of our growing family, we're looking at trading our 40' DP for more family friendly FW so I need to get a tow vehicle. The truck would pretty much just be used to pull the trailer and we'd dr...
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Bedlam
Moderator
Dec 27, 2014
Yes - The F450 chassis cab brakes are the same they use in F550, so you get better braking than your GVWR indicates. My F250 had the underpinnings of the F350 which gave me greater capacity margins. That was an excellent price for your bed - I paid more than that for my flat bed.

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