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Originally Posted by bradswife
I really appreciate all of your help.Â* I went by and measured the F250 today.Â* It is 44" from the ground to the top of the wheel well and 57 1/2" from the ground to the top of the truck bed.Â* I think maybe it is leveled and not lifted.Â*Â* We need to take it to our mechanic to have him look at it and see if it is indeed lifted.Â* Can you tell from these measurements?Â* The salesman at the FW dealership checked with their maintenance dept and they said it would be fine.Â*
Also found out that the 2013 FW has been reduced another $2500 so now the FW and the TT are within $1500 of each other.Â* Seems to make sense to get the FW, right?Â* It seems like a good time to buy 2013's.Â* The FW is a Cruiser Patriot 305sk.Â* It weighs 9090 dry and 12,305 GVWR.Â*
We are feeling overwhelmed but excited if this all works out ok!Â* I really appreciate your help, we don't want to make a mistake!
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You aren't lifted at that height. The 6.7 is an incredible engine for towing. I tow the 345RF in my sig with a heavily modified 2011 F350 - same weight loaded (12,300lbs) as the 305sk and you won't know it is there with a stock F250. That being said, it will handle differently than a travel trailer due to its height, but it is overall a better towing experience once you get used to the differences.
It is likely the previous owner put the 4" blocks in the rear because the F250 came standard with 2" blocks. The 4" blocks keep the truck more level when you put the weight in the box and in your case the fifth wheel pin weight. The truck will sit down enough that it will be more level once connected and you may even need air bags in the rear to level it further but that should be optional. In the future if you choose air bags can reduce the bounce and chucking that can occur while towing by stiffening the rear suspension to assist with the added weight - and obviously to level the truck if the rear end sags. If you have stock 2" blocks in the rear, the cheap alternative to air bags is installing 4" blocks, that is what the F350 comes with stock and won't affect the ride.
If you have the 5th wheel Prep on the F250, go with the Reese Elite 18k (slider if a short box), it is adjustable height and 4 motion head - very happy with mine and love the clean box when hitch is out (no rails). B&W also makes a great hitch now with a slider that can use the same mounts.
Edited by: WildWildWest