Expert Answers about Ford F-250 and F-350

• Whats the Difference Between Towing Capacity and Weight Distribution Towing Capacity?
• I can help explain the difference between the listing for towing weight and weight distribution towing capacity for you. Let's use the Draw-Tite Class V Trailer Hitch # DT45502, which is a confirmed fit for you 1992 Ford, that you were looking at. This hitch has a towing capacity of 1,200lbs tongue weight and 12,000lbs towing weight. This would be the limits of the hitch when used with only the hitch, ball mount, and ball setup. See first attached picture. You will always be limited...
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• Differences Between Signature and M5 Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches on a 2011 Ford F-350
• The Select Plus series of 5th wheels will not work on your 2011 Ford F-350 if you have the factory installed 5th wheel prep package, but either the Signature Series, or the Elite Series will. If you have a Signature Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch, you will need to add Fifth Wheel Adapter Kit - Ford OEM Rails to Signature Series Fifth Wheel, # 58419 in order to fit the Signature Series hitch in the factory installed pucks on the 2011 Ford. I have included instructions linked below. The...
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• Comparing B&W 5th Wheel Hitch Options For 1995 Ford F-350 8' Bed With Overload Springs
• Either option will work for your 1995 Ford F-350 with the 8' bed and overload springs, but I recommend going with the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3500-5W and Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1110-5W as it will not require you to install rails inside of your bed that get in the way, and since it can also be used a gooseneck hitch. The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs #...
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• Difference Between the Superwinch LP10000 and the Tiger Shark Series Winches
• While we don't carry the Superwinch LP10000 winch we do know that it is an intermediate level winch with a lot of great features whereas the Tiger Shark Series like the part # SW1595200 that you referenced is more of an entry level winch. Just comparing the specs between the two winches I was surprised to see that the Tiger Shark does have a higher horsepower motor as well as the higher gear ratio meaning that it would reel the wire in a little bit faster. It does have a slightly lower...
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