cjmatt
louisiana
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hi,i will be gettin a fifth for the first time wolud like advise on what to look for in a fifth entry to mid level also have a 03 f250sd
13300 tow and would like to know if any add on need to put on the truck to keep it level,campers i've looked at on line are around the 10500 max
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BB_TX
McKinney, Texas
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You will want to look closely at the pin weights of the 5ers. Tow weight rating is one thing. Payload capacity is another. For the same length trailer, the pin weights can vary several hundred pounds. You will want to make sure you stay within you F250's weight rating. One 34 foot 5er may be well within your F250 capacity where another 34 footer may be well over.
And you don't say whether you have a 4x4 or 4x2. If 4x4, be aware that some of the '03 and '04 F250 4x4 have a significantly reduced towing capacity for the supercab and crewcab models.
'03 Superduty towing
Read the asterisk and the fine print.
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HarryWM
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Assuming you will be within the weight limits of the truck, it will cost you the same to add stuff now or to add it later. I would wait until you get the trailer and see how much it lowers the rear of the truck. You will still be able to tow. If it doesn't look right or feel right when driving, go buy the air springs or whatever. If the trailer exceeds the weight limits, nothing you do will increase the limits of your truck.
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2002 Carriage LS 37' 5er; 2006 Lance 1181truck camper
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cjmatt
louisiana
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thanks for the info i've noticed the different pin weights on same lenght trailers figure location of water tank,kitchen or do you think it's axle placement on the trailer
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Del600
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I believe it is all of the above.
2006 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab, 4x4, Durmax/Allison, Short Box
2009 Sundance 2998RB
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AntiqFreq
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Is it a 4x4,
is it a gasser or a diesel?
We have the 7.3 diesel, with a 4x4
and our trailer is a Keystone 291RLS.
It is like 30 ft long, and weight about 10,500 when
loaded.
I am sure we are over our pin weight, but not by much,
or at least not last time we weighed it.
Jo
2007 Keystone Cougar, 291 RLS
2003 Ford F250, 7.3L, Lariat, CC, SB, 4x4
Isspro Gauges-overhead mount, 14K Pullrite Superglide
Firestone RideRite airbags & pressure gauge
Two Honda eu2000i generators, parallel kit
Bell Morningstar Canoe, bent shaft paddles
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fordsooperdooty
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We have a 2004 PSD CrewCab shortbed F250 that was "born to tow!". The 04 6.0 tows my Jayco JayFlight 5er (same as a Jayco Eagle Superlite now) at 9650 lbs like a the Budwieser team of Clydesdales! We tow up and down mountain passes here in SoCal with ease. So as said, keep an eye on the pin weight, try to buy LESS of a fiver than the max you can tow...and have fun!
The trailer you get will depend on your needs...do you have kids? Then a bunk model would be great! If it's just 2 of you, a rear living room will do it! Either the Jayco Eagle SuperLite 28.5 BunkHouse or the 25.5 RKS would be a great match! Check out an RV show or some dealers to browse thru a bunch of different manufacturers models!
A Jayco is not just an RV, it's a life choice! 
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cjmatt
louisiana
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i've been to some shows and have visited dealers in my area HOUMA,LA. and keep going back to jayco at one dealer and kz,forest river,and sunnybrook which would be the higher quality.I am a mechanic by trade so i well know nothing is
perfect. oh by the way 03 f250 4x2 supercrew
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krmcg
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Just toured the Open Range factory in Shipshewana and I think, for what it's worth, they make a very good fifth wheel and I believe it may bear looking at.
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