Appreciate a math check and then comments on my potential purchase please. Called the local Ford dealer, they can't validate anything. Called Ford corporate, never called me back.
Have a 2017 F250 crew 6 3/4 box 4x4 w/ 6.7 diesel/ 3.55 rear, trailer prep. No fifth wheel hitch yet. Friend and dealer recommended B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs but I need to do more research on hitches, thoughts appreciated here too.
I'm considering the 2023 GD Reflection 150 Series 280RS. Would be first RV.
Truck info: GVWR 10,000 lbs / Payload 2,213 (both on sticker) leaves curb wt 7,787
Trailer: GVWR 10,995 / factory wt 8,566 leaves cargo 2,429 hitch pin wt 1,384
GCWR is 20,995 (10,000 + 10,995). If I read the '17 Ford tow guide right I don't see that number but at a GCWR of 22,500 the max load trailer is 14,700. I think that is all right. Now when I get to the truck:
GVWR 10,000 - curb 7,787 = 2,213 payload - (assume actual weight of hitch) 270 - pin wt 1,384 leaves 550 for payload of dog, sometimes friends and stuff in the truck bed. Does that look like my calcs are right?
I like this model, quality, features and layout for now and the future, so just looking for experienced thoughts on these calcs (and this model appreciated)
Also exploring 1 ton truck options as I like some of the towing and safety features on newer models, but might not be feasible given prices, interest rates, etc. I don't want two loans either
Appreciate constructive comments, thanks for the help and enjoying the forum - very informative!
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