However, the manual states that with the 3. You really do not need the diesel engine. Other than that if I want more I guess I should consider a larger truck with a diesel engine but that is just not in the cards at the moment. It is in great shape with less than 30,000 miles so I would like to keep it. Ok, my wife and I just purchased a 40' 5th wheel with a dry weight of a 14,300 lbs.
Anyway adding 1,500 lbs may be worth it but if I am going to blow the transmission because of it that would be a poor decision. And i havent had any transmission problems It depends on which cab and box style you have - 2. Tongue Weight Capacity, or up to a 14,000 lbs. I believe the frame or pulling ability is not really the issue as the F250 is the same as the F350 and the V10 is capable, but rather the drive train or something else? However, I'm going to crawl under the truck tonight and check it out. Ok, my wife and I just purchased a 40' 5th wheel with a dry weight of a 14,300 lbs. Ok, my wife and I just purchased a 40' 5th wheel with a dry weight of a 14,300 lbs. I also have a 2006 F-350 with the 6.
I thought I was ok as long as I was under 10K. I thought I was ok as long as I was under 10K. I do have a large Reese weight distribution hitch with sway bars that I could use to get that 10,300. Craig Yeah, you would be under your limit, but after loading everything up, and especially if you fill up your water tanks for some boondocking, you would go over pretty quick. Do I have this right? It came with a 2. It had a tow tune and was straight piped.
I loved the dmax allison combo, but I'd have to spend at list twice the money on an equal lbz to my v10, so the initial financial investment reasons alone make the Ford V10 worth the loss of performance to me. Upgrading you hitch will do nothing for you since your truck is limited by the 10,300 number. The main reason was the gasoline engine rating on a standard axle 3. You really should go to at least a F-350, if not the F-450. Tongue Weight utilizing a Weight Distributing System on the trailer.
Maybe this will help some of you guys out that are trying to decide between a diesel and a gasser. Pintle will gain you nothing. It is 73 10 5 0H07. I do have a large Reese weight distribution hitch with sway bars that I could use to get that 10,300. Normally the total weight of the load + trailer I carry is about 9,000 lbs. I once made the mistake of settling for a camper that I really didn't want because it was the max my truck would handle. You can change the axle, ect but what the door sticker says is the final deciding factor.
It seems the V-10 can pull the weight easily but I want first of all to make sure everything is safe and correct. I thought I was ok as long as I was under 10K. Normally the total weight of the load + trailer I carry is about 9,000 lbs. The Diesel version of the F250 doesn't have those restrictions and is heavier. Took me a long time to figure this one out too.
Anyways, long video and description but maybe it'll help some of you out. Good luck and happy campin'. I am looking to upgrade the 5th wheel but want to find out the maximum weight that I can tow before I upgrade. The dump trailer empty alone weighs about 4,000 lbs so I guess I just do not understand what that 5,000 means? It does add a lot if it was a 4. As for the 5,000 weight carrying it means the max weigh without weight distribution hitch. That yields me 18,400 of tow rating. Loaded, I expect this to go up a thousand pounds.
I used to live in Grand Junction and the Springs. Other than that if I want more I guess I should consider a larger truck with a diesel engine but that is just not in the cards at the moment. Friend filming from the back seat of my 2002 f350 85k miles, 2wd with max tow package and 8k air bags with 4 spd auto and 3:73 gears climbing a 6-7% grade pulling 13k lb trailer. Hope this answers your questions. These ratings are based on a perfectly balanced load at 45 mph on a flat sureface 7 … 5degree weather on a non-windy day.
Could not find anything about the larger 2. The diesel engine can be upgraded even thought the V-10 6. I have a 3L55 3. I cant tell you what the factory recommends but i can tell you that i have pulled a load of pine logs 2. Can anyone give me the correct maximum towing capacity for my F250? Upgrading you hitch will do nothing for you since your truck is limited by the 10,300 number. If I could get 14,000 with my F250 with the distribution setup with the larger receiver I would be very happy to do so.
It would be great if I had the 4. Craig Ed, Thanks for the link! Could not find anything about the larger 2. There was also S 141 H on the tag as well. I thought I was ok as long as I was under 10K. Thanks again for your help.