Good afternoon fellow Powerstrokers!
I have a towing question, that I believe I know the answer to, but just want to make sure I'm on the right track.
My family of 5 (3 boys under 7, and wife) are looking to get into a bunkhouse 5th wheel. And haul it a couple states minimum, for living in (from Bay area Cali, north or east).
Wife and I found one we Really like, but I'm slightly concerned it may be too much for our truck to handle.
The trailer in question, is a 2019 Heartland Milestone 377MB 5th wheel, it's 42ft long. Dry weight is 12,790 lbs. ($42k) (dry weight isn't the true travel weight, yes)
Our truck is a 2003 F-250 Crew Cab standard bed, srw, 2wd, 7.3L Automatic. 13,100 lbs rated 5th wheel weight Max I believe.
- Modifications: TA2 tires, 4" to 5" exhaust, rebuilt turbo w/KC wheel, cts3 monitor w/egt, Mishimoto large trans cooler, maghitech deep trans pan, edge 6 position tuner (not really used), others I'm forgetting.
This truck is sorted out and getting a bigger truck isn't really an option at this time, smaller RV is a more likely move if one has to budge.
I know there is a lot of knowledge and experience here, I thank you in advance!
I have a towing question, that I believe I know the answer to, but just want to make sure I'm on the right track.
My family of 5 (3 boys under 7, and wife) are looking to get into a bunkhouse 5th wheel. And haul it a couple states minimum, for living in (from Bay area Cali, north or east).
Wife and I found one we Really like, but I'm slightly concerned it may be too much for our truck to handle.
The trailer in question, is a 2019 Heartland Milestone 377MB 5th wheel, it's 42ft long. Dry weight is 12,790 lbs. ($42k) (dry weight isn't the true travel weight, yes)
Our truck is a 2003 F-250 Crew Cab standard bed, srw, 2wd, 7.3L Automatic. 13,100 lbs rated 5th wheel weight Max I believe.
- Modifications: TA2 tires, 4" to 5" exhaust, rebuilt turbo w/KC wheel, cts3 monitor w/egt, Mishimoto large trans cooler, maghitech deep trans pan, edge 6 position tuner (not really used), others I'm forgetting.
This truck is sorted out and getting a bigger truck isn't really an option at this time, smaller RV is a more likely move if one has to budge.
I know there is a lot of knowledge and experience here, I thank you in advance!
