Do I really need a sliding hitch?
I know there are probably lots of opinions on this topic, but that's what I'm looking for. I need the pro's and con's. And I've already heard the "which would you rather pay for, a slider or new tru...
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aspen2008 wrote:
My experience: I had a F250 when I bought my 2008 (35’) Newmar camper and I was not worried. On the way home I had two busted belts on my rear tires and had to purchase two new tires. Once I got home I weighed my empty camper and found out that my rear tires were 250 lbs from their max rating. When you load your rear tires that close to max rating your truck is what people call mushy, because the sidewall of the tires cannot support the weight. I move up to a GMC 3500 dually and all my problems are gone. When you start pulling 35’+ campers you really need the stability of a dually.
A F250 does not guarantee your tires have Load Rating of E on the tires. Some do some have Less. Mine came with 18 inch load rating of E. I have seen several F250's with 16 inch and a less rated tires. If you want to put an large load on the rear make sure your tires will handle the load.
