Re: RV/Tow Vehicle for heavy trailer
[Re: Grizzly]
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01/28/17 07:50 PM
01/28/17 07:50 PM
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Most of those, if not all, have a 5000 lb. max tow capacity.
Yeah, I don't get it, my F53 Gulfstream is the same thing. The frame and brakes are huge in it. Can't even feel my car-hauler on it. No shortage of power with that V10 Ford, that's for sure, and good on fuel too. I have to disagree. I own a 2012 F450 12' flat bed stake body truck with a V-10 and a 2014 F550 mechanics crane truck with the V-10 motor. Neither gets good mileage. The 550 I have driven twice this week shows between 4.5-5.5 MPG. on the dash read out MT bed with just the weight of the crane and tool boxes. They are gas hogs and I am city driving, so I bet they get a little better on the highway. But man that is not good mileage. The V-10 power is adequate but not spectacular. The brakes and suspension on a F53 RV chassis are heavy because the RV is heavy and only leaves 5000# capacity to the GVWR. Go past that and you are asking for trouble and a shorter life from your vehicle/chassis. You can't feel the car hauler as much because the RV is heavy. Don't mean you have the brakes and suspension for more than a 5000# trailer with a F53 chassis. IMO
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