If so, with which hitch - a gooseneck or bumper?
Thanks in advance!
2006-09-10 16:00:24 · 16 answers · asked by erok2020 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Also, my bumper is a Fey DiamondStep bumper and it says is can handle 800lb tongue and 8,000 trailer weight. Still go with the gooseneck?
2006-09-10 16:13:48 · update #1
Sorry,here is a link to the bumper info...
http://www.truckstuffusa.com/diamtufrearb.html
2006-09-10 16:14:16 · update #2
gooseneck is better. Bumper pull should only be used for lighter jobs because of the downward force of the tongue of the trailer. It could prove to be a dangerous thing if you have too much tongue weight in a bumper pull because the front end would become very light, and make steering difficult, and sometimes hazardous.
Gooseneck focuses the downward forces directly over the rear axle so there is not any lever action pulling the front of your vehicle up off of the ground (using the rear wheels as a fulcrum on the bumper pull)
I would suggest Gooseneck, but if you have never pulled one before, I would suggest practicing backing them, no matter what type you decide to get. Gooseneck can get into some pretty tight spots because you are not limited to jack-knifing, and can swing the trailer greater than 90* from the straight pulling line because it will swing over the bed, and will not stop when the tongue hits your bumper and starts bending it all to pieces, and tearing stuff up.... just watch the cab of your pickup when backing on gooseneck, and watch your tailgate as well.... make sure that your ball is secured tightly, and that the trailer is securely latched to the ball.... make sure that you have the right size ball for the hitch as well.
I would think that it could (f-250 pull the trailer) the amount of power would be there because it has the same power as a 1 ton (f-350) the only thing that you may need to look into is heavier rear leaf springs.
btw... it is "Built Ford Tough"
2006-09-10 16:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Gas engines like the v-8 strain in the hills or on overpasses.. sometimes extremely.... v-10s are better than the v-8 but best is diesel and best would be the 5th wheel or gooseneck in the bed as the weight is a little more evenly distributed on the back of the truck than on the hitch
Most guys in my area are pulling multiple horses/cattle in a p-stroke with a gooseneck or 5th wheel and don't think nothing about it.. espcially in the rolling hills
2006-09-10 16:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by gearbox 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
either one will pull that. You would be better off using the gooseneck it won't use as much gas because it won't pull on the truck as much plus I think it is easier to back with a gooseneck rather than a bumper hitch.
2006-09-10 16:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by schnees7 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say what year the F250 is. But you should be able to haul that ok. Especially if you have the tow package, or at least a transmission cooler. The type of hitch you should use, is known as a class 3 hitch. It bolts up under the rear frame, and is much safer than a bumper style hitch. If you love your horses, you will invest in the proper equipment to ensure theirs, and your own safety.
2006-09-10 16:17:27 · answer #4 · answered by knownothing 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should have no problem with a gooseneck or with a reciever type hitch that is properly rated for the load. I wouldn't put it on a bumper hitch.
2006-09-10 16:06:59 · answer #5 · answered by Gordon S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that you are talking about a 7 year old vehicle V-6 ....if you are only taking these two horses to a show or two 20 miles down the road flat, paved roads no hills, no wet grassy slopes, or mud you can probably get away with it for a few years. If you are carrying hay, tack food for your and or the horse, an extra person for the 2nd horse you are adding to the weight. You are also asking a lot of an older V-6. Remember extreme heat can have a bearing on the trip as well, driving miles in 90 degree weather is not smart either. You have to sit down and talk to a knowledgeable person in the mechanics of hauling, weight, heat, terrain vs your particular truck.
2016-03-27 06:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what ever the bumper says it will do as long as it does not under exceed the trailer ,but if your set up is for a goose neck your fine your F-250 can pull anything, hell a ranger can pull two horses my next door neighbor does it all the time to Texas and back for years and its a 1/4 of the power of your truck but hey its a ford
2006-09-10 18:01:32 · answer #7 · answered by Mechanical 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You could get by with a ball hitch, but not on the bumper. Get a Reese hitch that bolts to the frame.
2006-09-10 16:06:06 · answer #8 · answered by cool_breeze_2444 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding me? Your F250 can haul anything you want it too. They have the suspension and power for a 4 horse trailer. Get a hold of the dealer and check what the towing capacity is for it. Then install a receiver hitch and go for it!
2006-09-10 16:16:25 · answer #9 · answered by Thomas S 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and make it Goose neck for sure. It makes turning in tight places easier and places the load closer to the center of balance for improved weight distribution on the truck frame. Get an electronic trailer brake and controller so you can adjust trailer braking force on the fly. Makes it nice...
2006-09-10 16:10:14 · answer #10 · answered by Mr Right 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋