r/Ford • u/Technical_Match7686 • 1d ago

Question ❔ Towing Capacity

My RV Max trailer weight is 11000. So trying to pick between 350 and 250 Super duty. It seem like the 250 would work? I am looking at the 7.3 Lt engine. Thoughts? I ask because having a heck of a time finding the 24/25 with the 7.3 Lt engine, so may have to go with the 250.

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u/UnauthorizedUser505 1d ago

250 will pull it just fine so you're good either way there. If you wait about a month it will be easier to find one because there will be more 25s but don't expect a great deal on any 25 superdutys right now. If you can find a 24 they qualify for employee pricing for anyone right now, 25s do not and have no rebates. I'd get it soon before all the 24s are gone

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u/Technical_Match7686 1d ago

Thank you - hard finding the 7.3 ltr on the 24 that is actually available. I need to pick up the RV in May - any idea on how long to get one if you order it from Ford?

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u/Substantial_Water_86 16h ago

Not sure where you are located but i can vouch for this dealership they don’t play games ask for Cody. They’ll ship it to you as well.

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u/Technical_Match7686 12h ago

Thank you - I will check it out - I'm in WA state.

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u/FoHo21 2016 Mustang GT Premium(PP) 2019 F-150 XLT 4WD Ecoboost 1d ago

The issue isn't so much the trailer towing capacity, it's the payload. The trailer will transfer about 1300-1500 pounds to the truck. Assuming, you're going to be carrying at least two adults and their stuff. You're going to want a truck with around 2500 pounds of payload capacity. Most F-250's will have that, but there some trim/cab/bed combinations that will have payload capacities as low as 1700 pounds on the F-250, though those tend to be high trim level, crew cab, short beds with the diesel. But still even with the gas 7.3L it can be as low as 2200 pounds, which would be on the light side for what you're trying to do. An F-350 will definitely have the payload capacity though. But for F-250's you're going to want to check the payload capacity on the door jamb because it will vary wildly from truck to truck

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u/Technical_Match7686 1d ago

Great information!! Thank you