Selecting Best Truck for Towing Large 5th Wheel Trailer
Question:
Im going to purchase a Ford Super Duty truck with T Diesel engine. Is the F250 adequate to tow a large fifth wheel? I love the F350 but the ride isnt as nice. Thank you!
asked by: Mark S
Expert Reply:
Towing a large 5th wheel trailer is best done with a long-bed 1-ton truck, such as an F-350, Silverado 3500 or Sierra 3500. Long beds naturally provide good clearance between the cab and trailer overhang for making tight turns and they have enough towing capacity to provide a good safety margin.
You may care to have a look at the articles I linked for you. These detail the considerations for selecting your tow vehicle and they will help you choose well for the specific trailer you own or that you are considering.
For an example, if you chose a 2018 Sierra 3500 with the factory rail kit you do not have to use above-bed base rails to install a hitch; you could use a hitch like the B&W Companion # BWRVK3700 which simply drops right in to the factory pucks in the truck bed! B&W makes arguably the finest 5th wheel hitches on the market.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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