1996 F250 7.3 automatic - pulling a 39 ft Elkridge

[Bella222]

Any thoughts about this truck pullling an Elkridge Fifth Wheel ? We have been pulling a 24 ft Adirondack FW, no problem. DH thinks chipping the truck would help. Would like to upgrade camper, but can we keep our current truck to pull it ?

Thx for the insight.

[CampingCajun]

Check the tow rating of your truck & the weight (and also pin weight) of the Elkridge.
It will pull it but will it do it safely?

[Cat320]

You don't say which Elkridge you have. The new ones, with one exception, are at least 14k, with some over 15k. Way too much weight for a '96 3/4 ton truck.

[Bella222]

looking at 35 tsrl 2014

[mo5er]

That's a pretty good sized 5th wheel to be pulled and trying to stop with a 18 year old 3/4 ton. JMO

[Bella222]

its a diesel and hes wanting to have it chipped. Thx for the info.

[CampingCajun]

It's more than engine power . The towing capacity rating of the chassis is the big factor.

[Bella222]

Right.

[Cummins12V98]

That would be a down right scary combo! Seriously too much tail for the dog.