Ford F-250 tow
Hello, we have a fifth wheel with max weight of 14,300. We are no where near that but want to have a truck that tows over the 14,300. Fifth wheel is a 31.5 Nuwa. We have been searching for a t...
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Looking to buy used I would be looking at a Ram or GM 2008 to 2012 for your assumed price range.
If you choose a 2500/250 you will likely exceed the listed GVWR. That said if you are ok with running over GVWR then a 2500/250 is basically a 3500/350 just with slightly softer springs.
I tow a 12,360# GVWR with a 2001 Ram 2500 CTD 4X4, I am over the TV GVWR, but tows great. Would I rather be within GVWR, sure, but the current Ram runs great.
While I like the Cummins engine, I have no issues with the Dodge/Ram wrapper other than before 2013 their GVWR seemed low compared to what people carry and tow with it.
If you choose a 2500/250 you will likely exceed the listed GVWR. That said if you are ok with running over GVWR then a 2500/250 is basically a 3500/350 just with slightly softer springs.
I tow a 12,360# GVWR with a 2001 Ram 2500 CTD 4X4, I am over the TV GVWR, but tows great. Would I rather be within GVWR, sure, but the current Ram runs great.
While I like the Cummins engine, I have no issues with the Dodge/Ram wrapper other than before 2013 their GVWR seemed low compared to what people carry and tow with it.
