Tow Capacity for a 2014 Ford F-350 with Gas Engine and Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Recommendation

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First of all, thank you for this site. There is certainly a lot of conflicting information online and from dealers, I believe I can trust your input. Second of all, I am one of your dealers and sell boats and have an autobody store. Name is Toms Auto and Marine. I have absolutely no experience with 5th wheel campers. I own a 2014 F350 Platinum Super Crew with 11,300 GVRW package. Motor is 6.2 liter gas. Single rear wheels with 11,000 miles and 610inch truck bed. I would like to know if it will pull a 2013 Keystone Alpine 5th wheel 3495 FL. Dry weight of the trailer is 12,575 which will be the case most of the time. Pin weight is 2295, with a load capacity of 2900 lbs. Towing would be to and from a campground with full hook ups, so no water would be on board and very little extra weight if any. If this truck would work, what 5th wheel hitch set up would work? I would like to have it removable so I can use the full area of the bed. I understand I need a slider hitch. Thank you for your information.

asked by: Tom B

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I looked up your vehicle and was able to come up with two different 5th wheel trailer towing capacities you could have. If you have a 3.73 gear rear end you would have the capacity for a 12,200 lb trailer. If you have the 4.10 gear rear end you would have the capacity for a 15,600 lb trailer.

You will be able to determine the gear ratio of the rear end by checking the VIN number plate in the door.

For a fifth wheel trailer setup that will work well for you and will give you total bed access when not in use I would recommend the B and W Companion part # BWRVK3400-5W and then the rail kit part # BWGNRK1111-5W. The hitch is a slider so which will allow you to make tight turns without cab interference.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

In this case not being able to access the bottom is the issue. There is a rubber cap that when removed will allow you to turn the release mechanism manually. You could open up the bottom cover you mentioned that has the two holes in it to gain…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion…

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Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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