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liketowin


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i have a 30ft. 5th wheel and am towing it with an f150 7700 series has a 5..4engine is that enough truck or should i invest in a deisel we are just starting to become full timers i would really like to hear eveyones comment on that topic thanx much......

-- Edited by liketowin at 19:21, 2007-08-29

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Racerguy


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Although I absolutley detest the weight police I would say you are probably undersized with your truck.You need to determine the GVWR of your truck and find out the same for your coach then go to a web site called changing gears( sorry I don't know how to put link in).That site has a lot of charts and such that will help you. My best guess is that a 3/4 ton Diesel would be plenty for that size coach. Some will tell you different but as long as you stay within Gross weight ratings and axel weights you will be o.k.Check some of the other threads on Howard and Linda's site as this has been discussed at length.
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-- Edited by Racerguy at 21:19, 2007-08-31

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Luvglass


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You need to know the GVWR of your trailer and then go to
http://www.trailerlife.com/output.cfm?id=42175
Look up your truck brand, year, model, engine and rear end and see if it's capable of towing the trailer you've chosen. Actually, most people recommend the truck be capable of 110% of the trailer weight.
Good luck,
Fred

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phyllen


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Fred - you're the greatest! Thanks. Phyllis

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D and J


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If your truck has 18" wheels, subtract 500 pounds from the chart on Fred's link.

Your owners manual will verify this. . .18" wheels are not as strong as the 17" but for some reason just about every F150 has 18" rims

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