Level towing a Reflection 5th wheel 150 series with 2020 F-350

[RockyMtn]

Before spending a lot of money on a new truck I wanted to get feedback from owners of 2020 F-350s towing Reflection 150 series 5th wheels. Are you able to tow with the trailer level when loaded or are you nose high? What gap are you able to maintain between bed rail and trailer? Please share your truck/hitch/trailer configuration. Thanks.

[stevec999]

I am pretty close to level. Using Andersen hitch.

[BreakfastinAmerica]

Spend some time adjusting your pin box. All Newer truck seem to ride higher now In the rear

[RockyMtn]

Your setup looks pretty level. Can you tell me what size tires you are running and the gap you have between bed rail and trailer?

[stevec999]

I am running stock tires, 18” I think. There is over 6” of clearance but I have not measured it.

[RockyMtn]

Spend some time adjusting your pin box. All Newer truck seem to ride higher now In the rear

To your point, the newer F-350s are higher in the rear. They got higher in 2017. For 2020 Ford dropped them about 1.5". I'm sure I can adjust the pin box to get level, but that is not the problem. My concern is that with a level trailer I don't have the desired 6" clearance between bed rail and trailer. These smaller 5th wheels have about 1400# pin weight which only squats a F-350 an inch or two, so you only get a little help here. So what I am trying to determine is how 2020 F-350 owners are dealing with this.

[RockyMtn]

I am running stock tires, 18” I think. There is over 6” of clearance but I have not measured it.

Thanks - that is encouraging to hear. This may take a trip to the truck dealer to get measurements of a truck with the right GVWR and tire size. Then accurate measurements for trailer overhang height and pin box plate height.

[BigSwick]

I am curious as to why you want a F350 to tow a 150 trailer. My F250 has a 3900+ payload rating.

[RockyMtn]

I am curious as to why you want a F350 to tow a 150 trailer. My F250 has a 3900+ payload rating.

Sometimes for work I need to move heavy equipment between job sites. With your 2019 F-250 and 230RL are you towing level or nose high? Do you know your unloaded bed height?

[BigSwick]

Sometimes for work I need to move heavy equipment between job sites. With your 2019 F-250 and 230RL are you towing level or nose high? Do you know your unloaded bed height?

tows level. not sure of the bed height. But if I was going to order one, I would go with the 7.3L gas motor and a factory gooseneck hitch to use an Andersen hitch..
7.3L will give you a ten speed tranny. 6.2L has six speed. both gas. Also, my truck is 2WD.