Clearance Issues

[JKellerJr]

I have a 2019 F-350 short bed SRW with an Andersen Ultimate 5th wheel hitch. 2020 Solitude 344GK with a Trail Air Rota Flex pinbox. My problem is if I have the Andersen pin receiver facing forward the pinbox hits the tonneau side rails on a moderately sharp turn. If I reverse the pin receiver the rig will hit my truck cap on a similarly moderate turn. What should I do? Change pin boxes? Change the hitch? Get a long bed dually? I’m open to suggestions. By the way, we are newbies.

A lot of people pull with a short bed and a standard hitch just fine. For me personally I prefer a long bed. If I had to have a short bed then I would have a slider.

[Jerryr]

Just to be technical since were quoting ratings. A 350 dually will have more rated weight carrying capacity than a 450. A 450 has many advantages, weight rating just isn't one of them

Yes. A F-350 DRW should have a payload of about 5300. Lbs and a F450 around 4800 lbs. either should be more than ample for his Solitude.

Here’s a payload sticker from a 2020 F450 Platinum






And here’s a similar F-350 DRW

[Keebler]

Just to be technical since were quoting ratings. A 350 dually will have more rated weight carrying capacity than a 450. A 450 has many advantages, weight rating just isn't one of them

Agree that Ford's published maximum payload rating is higher for the F350 dually versus the F450 dually.

Here is the link to Ford's tech specs for the 2020 models: https://media.ford.com/content/dam/f...Tech-Specs.pdf

[JKellerJr]

either should be more than ample for his Solitude.

Absolutely, a 350 should be plenty for anything GD makes.

[GaryinGlobe]

I’ve considered that but I’m close or over on payload now so I am Leary of the extra weight. That’s why I went with the Andersen to begin with. Thanks.

Have you considered a standard hitch and use your rotoflex, or keep it locked out and get a slider?

[GaryinGlobe]

What is the big difference between the F350 and F450. I saw a video that the turning radius of the 450 was much shorter.

Yes. A F-350 DRW should have a payload of about 5300. Lbs and a F450 around 4800 lbs. either should be more than ample for his Solitude.

Here’s a payload sticker from a 2020 F450 Platinum






And here’s a similar F-350 DRW

[JKellerJr]

What is the big difference between the F350 and F450. I saw a video that the turning radius of the 450 was much shorter.

I'm not a ford guy but I believe you get the wider track front end which gives you the better turning radius and a whole bunch of heavier duty parts. wheels, tires, brakes, axles, etc. The reason for the reduced payload is they are both limited by the 14k limit for a class 3 truck and those parts are well, heavier.

Don't confuse ratings with actual capability. The 450 is a stronger truck in every way except for the rating.

[powerscol]

Just to be technical since were quoting ratings. A 350 dually will have more rated weight carrying capacity than a 450. A 450 has many advantages, weight rating just isn't one of them

Man has Ford come a long way in upping their capacities. Learn a lot here

Thanks - Keith

[GaryinGlobe]

I guess I just have to bite the bullet. This has been a learning experience. Thanks to everyone who has responded.

I'm not a ford guy but I believe you get the wider track front end which gives you the better turning radius and a whole bunch of heavier duty parts. wheels, tires, brakes, axles, etc. The reason for the reduced payload is they are both limited by the 14k limit for a class 3 truck and those parts are well, heavier.

Don't confuse ratings with actual capability. The 450 is a stronger truck in every way except for the rating.

[CoChris]

What is the big difference between the F350 and F450. I saw a video that the turning radius of the 450 was much shorter.

The F450 has the wide track front end (which gives you the tighter turning radius), larger 19.5 (vs 17") commercial tires, larger brakes and a few other changes. We test drove an F450 and I was very pleasantly surprised at how nice the ride was. Ford (and the industry as a whole) has come a long ways.

Chris