tow capacity

Truck can probably tow your intended trailer OK. The problem is the trucks motor. Before you spend your hard earned dollars do some serious research time on the IH/Ford 6.0L diesel.

Not only do I think you should have no concerns with that At all, but I think you could go bigger if you wanted.

Heck, there are people pulling that trailer with half tons....

It's understandable considering the off the wall answers and theories you've just gotten here.
Assuming your trailer Weight based on your post and that your truck is in good running order, your truck will pull it easily and safely. Don't think twice about it. Besides you can't get much bigger than a F350.

Sorry to sound so naive about this, I have just read so many posts about matching tow vehicle with trailer that I was getting paranoid.
I appreciate all your comments.

You won't even know it's back there :B

2005 F350 DUALLY is more then capable of towing that travel trailer.
You've already addressed the real concern''''that 6.0

2005 Ford Tow Guide....pg 17


Have fun....enjoy!

Go Camping

Folks tow that size trailer with big gas engines all the time and OP has a diesel! He would have to load it VERY heavy in the bed to be over limit. GCRW is important but even that will be hard to exceed without some really heavy loading.

Welcome to the forum !!!

First, decide if you believe in the OEM ratings system, numbers, recommendations, etc...or not

If not, then do whatever and note that you assume the liabilities

If yes, then learn how that ratings system works, which includes 'recommendations'...that so many think does NOT matter. They do not understand that if you do not follow the OEM's recommendations...that OEM may no cover any warranty or liability

Those TV ratings you list are for the maximum conditions (weight) to the pavement when your TV is loaded. Including the trailer PIN/Tongue weight

The MTRW (max tow weight rating) of your TV by its OEM is derived from a 'curb' TV (stripper model) with only one option (tow option), one 150 lb driver and fluid tanks filled to whatever (some half full, others 1/4 full...to full) and one 150 lb driver. NOTHING else in/on the TV

Also, know that many confuse 'can' vs 'rated for'

Find your TV's GCWR (fairly new rating and many do not understand, nor believe in it) and do the simple math:

GCWR >= TV weight + Trailer weight + stuff

'Stuff' as in all the people, pets, cargo in/on the TV, WD Hitch system, options (factory and after market).

Best to load up your TV ready to tow and weigh it. That will then provide the actual weight for the above formula that will tell you what the actual MTWR is

Good luck !

Be more specific on the truck and trailer weights. Your typing skills are a bit confusing..

Truck model.
Trailer model GVW TW etc
Payload capacity of truck.

( Probably best going to scales so you know exactly what your dealing with.

The lowest tow weight for your truck from the guides is 11700.

I dont see an issue so far as I am sure you have enough payload.

But who knows.

First # is tow rate 4wd, second is AWD and third is GCWR


http://www.trailerlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Trailer-Life-Towing-Guide-2005.pdf



F-250/350 SRW Reg Cab
5.4L V-8 12,000
6.8L V-10 (a) 12,500 (17,000/16,500) 23,000
6.0L V-8 TD 12,500 (16,500/15,900) 23,000

F-350 Reg Cab DRW 5.4L V-8 12,300/11,800 18,500
6.8L V-10 15,000 (16,700/16,200) 23,000
6.0L V-8 TD 15,000 (19,200/18,700) (b) 26,000

F-250/350 SuperCab SRW
5.4L V-8 11,700/11,200 18,000
6.8L V-10 (a) 12,500 (16,600/16,200) 23,000
6.0L V-8 TD 12,500 (16,100/15,600) 23,000

F-350 SuperCab DRW
5.4L V-8 11,900/11,400 18,500
6.8L V-10 15,000 (16,300/15,900) 23,000
6.0L V-8 TD 15,000 (18,800/18,400) (b) 26,000

F-250/350 Crew Cab SRW
5.4L V-8 11,500/11,100 18,000
6.8L V-10 (a) 12,500 (16,400/15,900) 23,000
6.0L V-8 TD 12,500 (15,900/15,400) 23,000

F-350 Crew Cab DRW
6.8L V-10 15,000 (16,100/15,600) 23,000
6.0L V-8 TD 15,000 (18,700/18,300) (b) 26,000