I was looking at my manual in my work truck and it states that with a conventional trailer and a Class IV hitch, I can tow a trailer with a max weight of 10,000 lbs. Does this sound right? I cant put a fifth wheel on there, nor will I.
BTW, I have 3.73 gears and a 7.3 PSD, extra cab, short bed.
I was looking at my manual in my work truck and it states that with a conventional trailer and a Class IV hitch, I can tow a trailer with a max weight of 10,000 lbs. Does this sound right? I cant put a fifth wheel on there, nor will I.
BTW, I have 3.73 gears and a 7.3 PSD, extra cab, short bed.
Depends on the Chevy towtruck towing it.....
I have a 2005 F-250 and the GTW is 17,000lbs. I have the 6.0 turbo diesel.
I have a 2005 F-250 and the GTW is 17,000lbs. I have the 6.0 turbo diesel.
Mine is a 2001. 17,000 is a big load. My issue is that if I am towing something that is actually over the specified weight and I get in an accident and hurt or kill somebody, then I am totally screwed. I cant help but think that the specs in my manual are correct. Also, my truck has a GCWR of 20,000 and a GVWR of 8800 so theoretically and can tow 11,200 lbs but only with a fifth wheel.
I will look at my manual and find out for sure
Its actually 16,500lbs. I do have the electric brake controler. I know people that tow their fifth wheelers with these trucks and have no issues. Another friend tows his huge trailer with a bob cat and backhoe on it with no issues. Only do what you feel safe. You are the driving not us. Good luck
Only do what you feel safe. You are the driving not us. Good luck
Good advice
People around here will tow 8,000lb loads with Jeep Cherokees? :sqeyes:
Well folks, just to let you know I talked to Ford. They confirmed what I said earlier. That is, the F250 has a MAX trailer weight (conventional trailer) of 10,000 lbs. That is it. It will tow more, but the law is set for 10,000 lbs with a class IV hitch. No more. That kind of sucks since it has so much torque and power being a diesel.
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