2017 F250 4wd Diesel - Heavy towing

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  1. TxBoyinCali

    I need to tow a heavy trailer (2800 lbs. hitch weight). I have a 3.55 ratio rear end. The rest of the weights are within my capacity, per the guide. What should I look out for?
     
    TxBoyinCali, May 2, 2022
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  2. DonW

    What are you towing it with. How far over hitch weight are you? How far are you towing, need more info please.
     
    DonW, May 2, 2022
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  3. FTZ HAIC Staff Member Oregon Chapter Founding Member

    Too much hitch weight over capacity and you can end up with a rear end that's harder to control around corners because the trailer tries to push the hitch outward.
     
    FTZ HAIC, May 5, 2022
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  4. DonW

    Sorry, I should of looked at the topic before I answered. That is a very heavy tongue weight! The truck is very capable of towing it but I would never attempt that tongue weight! I haul my 5th wheel on a 2020 250 with the 7.3 Godzilla with hitch weight loaded around 2500 which is no problem whatsoever but to move every ounce of that to a rear hitch……no way!! You’re asking for trouble! IMHO
     
    DonW, May 6, 2022
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