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Originally Posted by midasman
Anybody here tow a 27ft or longer 5th wheel with a supercrew?
I just bought a 7000lb 28ft dutchman 5er and bought the $3000.00 sliding hitch so I dont take out my cab, I have not hooked up to the trailer yet but have a few questions.
Are factory tires are okay and what psi should I run them at it says max 44psi or should I get different tires.
how much clearence to the box do most people have,due to having a 2 inch higher box than most trucks.
Also should any mods be done to the suspension such as airbags or coil over shocks or adding a leaf spring?
would like to hear any suggestions or expierences you may have before I finalize this deal once and for all.
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You will want at least 5-6" clearance between the top of the box to the bottom of the bunk. Even with the depth of the F150's box, you should have no problem getting that clearance as long as your 5th wheel hitch is adjusted right to the top. If the pin on your trailer can adjust down, that will help you out too.
I would also recommend you upgrade to at least a load range D tire for the extra piece of mind.
I tow a small 5er with my 07 Screw but I have the 6.5' box so I did not need the fancy sliding hitch. My trailer is also lighter than yours but as long as your bunk isn't too tall, the truck should do OK on relatively flat land as long as the weight you have posted is the GVW of the trailer NOT dry weight.
You won't win any races and make sure you have good working trailer brakes.
I spoke with a guy at the campground that had a newer GM with the 5.5' bed and the auto sliding hitch. His jammed once and he now has a nice big dent in the back of his cab along with a new rear window. I personally don't trust those hitches.