Towning 5th Wheel
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Towning 5th Wheel
We just bought a 5th wheel camper, and trying to find some input
from any other f150 drivers. The camper is 2002 Jayco 253D weigh around 5400lbs.
My truck is a 1999 f150 4x4 xlt with 5.4L,and 22,000 miles
and not ready to move up to a F250.
from any other f150 drivers. The camper is 2002 Jayco 253D weigh around 5400lbs.
My truck is a 1999 f150 4x4 xlt with 5.4L,and 22,000 miles
and not ready to move up to a F250.
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From: San Jose, California
We have a 24 foot Mallard 5th wheel that we pull with our 2WD 97 F150 4.6L V8. The GVW on the trailer is 6300 lbs. The truck does fine. We added a transmission cooler and always turn OD off when pulling.
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From: Bolton Ontario Canada
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I tow a 4000 lb. trailer with my 4.2L 98 F150. It pulls it fine but I found the suspension to be a bit too soft even though I wasn't overloading it. I looked at "helper" springs from Hellwig and others as well as air bags. Both of these options were too expensive for what they were, at around $400.00 (Can). I went to a spring shop and had an extra leaf put into the springs. This was a huge improvement at less than half the cost of the other options. Just thought I would pass that along if you are finding your suspension too soft. GlennMc.
I tow a 4000 lb. trailer with my 4.2L 98 F150. It pulls it fine but I found the suspension to be a bit too soft even though I wasn't overloading it. I looked at "helper" springs from Hellwig and others as well as air bags. Both of these options were too expensive for what they were, at around $400.00 (Can). I went to a spring shop and had an extra leaf put into the springs. This was a huge improvement at less than half the cost of the other options. Just thought I would pass that along if you are finding your suspension too soft. GlennMc.
