F350 SRW Enough Truck
Hi all. I currently tow a 7k lb TT with an F150 and we’re thinking about upgrading to a fifth wheel. Looking at the Sabre 37FLL - link with specs below. This is totally new to me and I don’t want ...
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Grit dog wrote:4x4ord wrote:
I can’t imagine why anyone would buy an F350 with a gas engine .... my way of thinking is if I need more than a half ton to pull it I’m going diesel, but, yes a F350 SRW 7.3 gas would work for that trailer. You’ll want the 7230 lb rear axle.
I’ll ask a leading question, like you tend to do a lot.
What is different about the “7230 lb” rated axle from the other F350 axles? And what would make the lower rated ones or even the smaller axle in the F250s unsuitable for an up to 9000lb + rear axle load?
What's the difference? Don't know. Ford won't tell anyone.
All we know is that it is rated for 7230lbs and the others are not.
What makes the AXLE unsuitable? Probably nothing. Most of these axles from their respective component manufacturers are rated to 10,000lbs gross.
However, as you well know, there is more than just an axle at play here. Springs. Frame. Tires. There may or may not be differences there. Don't know. Ford still isn't talking. All we know is that they're willing to extend the warranty for 7230 if you buy the 7230 axle.
Yes, I get your "Just shove a chunk of well casing between the axle and frame, and load 'er down, it's all good!" attitude. I'd agree with you if the OP was looking at anything besides a brand new truck. When you can get the truck from the factory built for the job, why would you buy a lesser truck and immediately start putting aftermarket load assistance devices on it?
