Heaviest 5er without a dually?
What do u think is appx the heaviest trailer I can buy but still be able to safely travel across continental US using a single axle f250 or 2500 series diesel, vintage 2014-2016 model tow vehicle. Pr...
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tealboy wrote:
Based on fords website, the f250 4x4 diesel w a 3.31 axle is rated for 3400 payload and 15,400 tow capacity. Assuming payload of 3400 includes the need to deduct for passengers, wt of hitch, dog and all other cargo so net number may be 2800 lbs or less, hence the reason you recommend a f350. With the 350, oddly, tow ratings go up, not just payload. It goes from 15,400 to 21,000 if I am following this correctly.
I can almost guarantee that you won't like the 3.31 axle when towing. At =minimum= the 3.73 (or whatever Ford's is) ratio would be a much better compromise. I have the 3.73 in my '02 D'max and =wish= I had 4.10 for the mountains here in AZ. 'Course I =wish= I had an '07 "Classic" LBZ, too. :B
Lyle
