F250 Tow Help
#1
F250 Tow Help
Were running a 2004 f250 supercab 4x4 with the v10 and 3.73 limited slip, have been towing a 32 foot 5th wheel with dry weight of 11000 lbs. I just ran into a sweet deel on a 36 foot 5ver but dry its 14200. lbs Am I okay or do I need to regear to 4.3 will that be okay? or Do i have to pass on the deal.
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Were running a 2004 f250 supercab 4x4 with the v10 and 3.73 limited slip, have been towing a 32 foot 5th wheel with dry weight of 11000 lbs. I just ran into a sweet deel on a 36 foot 5ver but dry its 14200. lbs Am I okay or do I need to regear to 4.3 will that be okay? or Do i have to pass on the deal.
#4
http://www.trailerlife.com/images/el...wing_Guide.pdf
2004 Super Duty F-250/350 — Fifth-Wheel Towing
d = 3.73:1 axle ratio
f = 4.30:1 axle ratio
i = manual transmission
j = automatic transmission
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 9,900 d,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 9,600 d,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 10,400 d,j
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 10,100 d,j
So, best case is 10400. He's already over that with his 32 footer DRY. Now you say he's okay adding another 3400#? I don't think that's a very good idea.
Now, regearing to 4.30's will NOT legally increase the load ratings, but here is the same truck with 4.30's:
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 13,400 f,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 13,100 f,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 13,400 f,j
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 13,100 f,j
Still over max load, dry.
2004 Super Duty F-250/350 — Fifth-Wheel Towing
d = 3.73:1 axle ratio
f = 4.30:1 axle ratio
i = manual transmission
j = automatic transmission
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 9,900 d,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 9,600 d,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 10,400 d,j
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 10,100 d,j
So, best case is 10400. He's already over that with his 32 footer DRY. Now you say he's okay adding another 3400#? I don't think that's a very good idea.
Now, regearing to 4.30's will NOT legally increase the load ratings, but here is the same truck with 4.30's:
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 13,400 f,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 13,100 f,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 13,400 f,j
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 13,100 f,j
Still over max load, dry.
Last edited by glc; 07-14-2010 at 08:08 PM.
#5
http://www.trailerlife.com/images/el...wing_Guide.pdf
2004 Super Duty F-250/350 — Fifth-Wheel Towing
d = 3.73:1 axle ratio
f = 4.30:1 axle ratio
i = manual transmission
j = automatic transmission
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 9,900 d,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 9,600 d,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 10,400 d,j
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 10,100 d,j
So, best case is 10400. He's already over that with his 32 footer DRY. Now you say he's okay adding another 3400#? I don't think that's a very good idea.
Now, regearing to 4.30's will NOT legally increase the load ratings, but here is the same truck with 4.30's:
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 13,400 f,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 13,100 f,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 13,400 f,j
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 13,100 f,j
Still over max load, dry.
2004 Super Duty F-250/350 — Fifth-Wheel Towing
d = 3.73:1 axle ratio
f = 4.30:1 axle ratio
i = manual transmission
j = automatic transmission
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 9,900 d,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 9,600 d,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 10,400 d,j
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 10,100 d,j
So, best case is 10400. He's already over that with his 32 footer DRY. Now you say he's okay adding another 3400#? I don't think that's a very good idea.
Now, regearing to 4.30's will NOT legally increase the load ratings, but here is the same truck with 4.30's:
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 13,400 f,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 13,100 f,i
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD SRW 6.8L V-10 13,400 f,j
F-250/350 SuperCab 4WD DRW 6.8L V-10 13,100 f,j
Still over max load, dry.
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#8
DOT here is strict but mainly on larger trucks. I never see a camper puller pulled over. As long as your GVW is under, tires are of the correct load range, lights work and have the safety chains/break away cable is hooked you should be fine.
#10
To all that answered my post thank you, although I agree my truck could pull it the deciding factor was if I was in a accident and somebody died ccould I ever look at myself in the mirror without thinking my being over weight caused it... so with that in mind bought a 2010 F350 6.4L Deisel Duelly 4.1 gears boy is she pretty and can tow a 18000 lb 5ver