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ThePlumber · 08-02-2020, 01:37 PM

Well it's at least 20 percent towing and hauling.
Very smooth was the 7.3. Diesel had more pop. The 7.3 was powerful. Felt like it had plenty of power. And I like the thought of gas.
I have a diesel truck for work.
And like someone mentioned earlier as long as every hill and trip is not a race it will tow it fine. There was a 350 Dually lariat only $80,000 that looked pretty nice. Wink

tuffr2 · 08-02-2020, 02:04 PM

The 7.3 gasser will pull up mountains just fine. I saw TFL test the truck and it did quiet well towing up a mountain. I think they went 8 miles up in about 8 minutes and 20 seconds. Very very close to the 60 mph speed limit.

pc36u · 08-02-2020, 03:02 PM

All I can tell you is my experience with Ford towing and we are talking about older vehicles, last Ford was 2001. I pulled 2 transmissions out of my Ford 250 with a 32 foot fifth wheel, I think it weighed about 9700#. The truck had a V10. I have since bought a GM with an Alison Transmission, which is a big rig transmission and have not had any problems. Just my experience.

tuffr2 · 08-02-2020, 03:20 PM

pc36 - holy smokes, so much has changed since the dark ages. 2001 is now 20 years ago.

Reevesfamily · 08-02-2020, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePlumber

I'm an rv owner as of today along with my awesome wife. We got a 30 foot 5th wheel. Now we need a truck to pull it. Salseman said 9 days, finance said 2 weeks.
I'm on the fence about what to pull it with.
Dry is 7225
Gvwr 9495
Hitch weight 1325.
If a 3.5 eco boost with heavy towing rating of 12900
Payload 3200.
My experience in life and using trucks or vans for work is get enough truck.
I wouldn't even think about it if I was close to max towing. I drove the eco boost and it feels like enough. I have 20k pound f550 diesel and it works great for work.
I want the half ton for daily driver, comfort, and after Un hitching. But I don't want that feeling of man this thing behind me is heavy.
I don't care if I need to install new springs and I'll put in air bags. But are the brakes and etc enough.
I would love a little feedback, like yeah 150 is enough or get the 250 super duty. Maybe I'LL check out dodge. I've always been and have had good luck with Ford. And Chevy isn't an option.
My research so far says the 150 is good enough. And they market the trailer as a 150 series for half ton trucks.
It's almost the smallest 5th wheel you can get.
Thanks so much for any feedback.
I'm 61 and have been on a few forums over my life. They are often a great source of info.

Hands down you will want a 3500 series (1 ton) truck in any brand. If you start with less you will trade up or wish you did sooner than you think.

cbigham · 08-02-2020, 03:37 PM

How you recon you'll feel pulling that trailer with a 150 in wind? Front and side? Or pot holes, whoops to the campsite? Will the tranny hold? When it comes time to sell the 150, will it be in decent shape?

cj57 · 08-02-2020, 03:45 PM

One ton with added timbren suspension ( cheap n easy ) to level off truck while pulling !
Good luck

wynnkin · 08-02-2020, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Reevesfamily

Hands down you will want a 3500 series (1 ton) truck in any brand. If you start with less you will trade up or wish you did sooner than you think.

i agree completely. if you get the f350 or a 3500 you'll never have to "settle" for a lesser 5er.

abslayer · 08-02-2020, 04:21 PM

After haven owned #4 5th wheels and trucks from 150 to 2500 to 3500

My rig right now is a 32 foot 5th wheel and a ford 6.7 D one ton
And now I am satisfied
What have I learned over the years---YOU can never have to much truck

kendall69 · 08-02-2020, 04:28 PM

My vote is for the F450, NOT because of the weight it can haul but because of the turning radius. It has the world's best turning radius know. I sadly went from an older F450 that I LOVED but needed the tax right off so I got a new 2019 F259 Lariat. Every single day I miss that turning radius of the F450 when I town. I used to me able to maneuver like nobody's business with that truck. Not so much now with the F250.

boogiejack75 · 08-02-2020, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePlumber

Thanks very much everyone.
Looks like a f250, Im going to take a peak at the Titan.
How about that 7.3 gas coming out in Ford?

If you are going 250, go ahead and look at 350's. Essentially the same price and much more payload capacity, especially if you go diesel. Good luck and have fun!!

asherdav · 08-02-2020, 05:05 PM

I have a f150 with tow PKG and I love it. Now let me say that if you're planning on going to a larger 5 than what you are looking at I would consider the 250 super duty. I have air bags and computer chip so plenty of power but any larger rig and it would be a real test of the braking

Joe O · 08-02-2020, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePlumber

Thanks very much everyone.
Looks like a f250, Im going to take a peak at the Titan.
How about that 7.3 gas coming out in Ford?

7.3 gas is new but is said to be a good engine. I drive a 7.3 diesel and a ford f550 with a V10. V10 is OK but I can’t get used to the tach at 5,000 rpm pulling on the hills. If the gas 7.3 is the same it would kill the deal with me.

gesteff · 08-02-2020, 05:29 PM

Myself I wouldn't pull it with anything less than a 3/4 ton IE F250, Ram, chevy, gmc 2500, I have towed 5th wheels for well over 30 years, and from experience 2500 or the 250 would be the one, The first one I had bought in 1995, sales told me that it was 1/2 ton towable. Well my 1/2 ton would get it rolling, but other than that not at all IE stopping power, and the feel of the road. I ended up pulling it with a 1 ton dully, well worth the money...

Good luck and enjoy....