F250/Towing 3160 Elite
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danemayer
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Hi paulcoco,
Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum.
A BH 3160 EL has a GVWR of 15,500 lbs. The F250 probably has enough horizontal pulling power, but it might come up short on payload. For planning purposes, you should assume 20% of the GVWR will rest on the hitch, or about 3,100 lbs. Add to that the weight of the hitch, bed liner, bed cover, tools, firewood, pets and passengers. You could need around 4,000 lbs. of payload capacity.
The truck should have a label inside the driver's door showing payload capacity. If less than 4,000 lbs., you should look into getting an F350.
You can get more information from Fifth Wheel St.
Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum.
A BH 3160 EL has a GVWR of 15,500 lbs. The F250 probably has enough horizontal pulling power, but it might come up short on payload. For planning purposes, you should assume 20% of the GVWR will rest on the hitch, or about 3,100 lbs. Add to that the weight of the hitch, bed liner, bed cover, tools, firewood, pets and passengers. You could need around 4,000 lbs. of payload capacity.
The truck should have a label inside the driver's door showing payload capacity. If less than 4,000 lbs., you should look into getting an F350.
You can get more information from Fifth Wheel St.
esscobra
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depends on how you feel about the weights and being over- this past weekend saw several new landmarks and and 42 ft toyhauler going on f250's - that is a bit too much over for me - I have a 207 3760el an towed it a16 and now 18 chevy 2500 - with airbags - without any issues or feeling that i don't have enough truck - as far a single rear wheel trucks- the only differences are the springs- the frames, rear axle, etc are the same- so the airbags make up for difference in springs- I run between 35-40psi and truck runs level and rides good- am I at max of truck-yes- would I tow a landmark with a 3/4- no - but there are many who do without issues- its ultimately your decision- but the 25 should be more than capable
Oregon_Camper
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We had a F-350 SRW and I could feel our 3160EL pushing the truck around corners.
Moved to a DRW F-350 and have NEVER once felt that uneasy feeling again.
Moved to a DRW F-350 and have NEVER once felt that uneasy feeling again.
Thanks for the info, I'm thinking F350 now, DRW considering!
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Thank you, I'm thinking of a F350, maybe DRW, I would rather have more truck than less I guess! Happy travels
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