PerryB

There is no more 3.73 unless you go to a 350 dually.

ecobeest

Only option at this trim is the 3.55. No 3.73 available. That will be more than fine.


The Reese RP30156 adapter kit came in early so we adjusted the hitch head and latched the 5'r to the truck. All went well.


I will definitely miss my F-150 but that goes away a little more each time I mash the throttle and get my neck snapped by the 6.7

acadianbob

Thanks for that observation. I've been wondering about this issue. You have experienced both so that is valuable.

ecobeest

Your welcome Acadianbob. The ride when towing was a little more bouncy than I had anticipated. It handles the weight very well, but I think eventually I will add air bags to help out with the bounce.


My first few drives were also with an empty bed and this truck will ride much better with weight in it. I've since put my generator back in, along with the hitch and other misc items, probably about 700 lbs of dead weight. That goes a long way.

acadianbob

How much are you pulling? Trailer weight, pin weight, trailer length?

ecobeest

2014 Crusader 295RST. Dry weight 8777. Loaded it weighs about 10,000. 30'.

acadianbob

That should be easy breezy for your new truck. I'm about 2,000 pounds less in total weight than you are pulling. Your pin is probably pushing 2,000?

ecobeest

Close to it yes. It tows it with ease.