Towing 385TH

[thompsons 369rl]

Thanks, Andy. We're going to be full-timing and the last thing I needed was too little truck. I thought I'd done my research correctly but other's opinions are helpful. Appreciate the response and will keep watching for more info and ideas to "borrow". ;-)

Alan

Too little truck? No way! I believe the rear GAWR for that truck is somewhere around 9000 lbs and the rear curb weight about 3400. Doing the math that leaves you with about 5600 lbs for pin and other payload weight for the rear axle. You should be more than fine (unless your hauling a load of bricks too).

[Steve and Cill]

I bought a 2014 F350 DRW with 6.7L Diesel and 8' bed. According to the Ford Towing guide, it should handle a 5th wheel weighing 23,500lbs. The 380 TH has a gross weight of 19,500, so it seems I should have enough truck. Am I missing something? I start second guessing myself when I keep seeing mention of needing F450's and more to tow these. Thoughts?

Alan, are you sure about those numbers? With the 2014 F350 DRW you should have an Axel Ratio of 3.73. With this set up you have a GCWR of 30,500lbs and a 5th wheel max tow rating with a 4X2 of 22,600lbs and a 4X4 of 22,200lbs. You definitely have enough truck for the 380TH.

Steve