2021 F250 Gets Built to Tow! - 5th Wheel, Suspension Enhancement & More! - The Haul

[@americantrucks]

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[@betterthanideserve76]

What not one person has said, so I will, I have the same truck, that camper puts this truck OVERCAPACITY, the pin weight on that trailer is close to 2400lbs, place a husband and wife in the truck, cooler with ice/food, and all your stuff and with a dry trailer you're over cargo capacity plain and simple, my 5th wheel has only 1492 pin weight when dry, with us being fully loaded and ready to camp, at a cat scale we are only 176 lbs under capacity, we have no bedroom slide, trailer in video does, major differences in pin weight. This trailer is a minimum 1ton srw truck. Why people think a f250 can do anything is BEYOND me

[@gregjames5070]

Because we don’t care. Hook it up and go.

[@burtcale6055]

It will tow it just fine. Bags would've been a better option though.

[@alexmuela92]

No they’re fine I bet that trucks payload is somewhere in the 3,200 pound range

[@alexmuela92]

And it’s rated for the same fifth wheel towing as the powerstroke

[@betterthanideserve76]

@@alexmuela92 if it were gas you'd be right. It's a diesel. Not one f250 6.7 is over 3k

[@cadehinds4598]

Anyone else notice he says it reduces the sag of the rear end but yet the jacks are down and when the truck was actually sagging they were up?

[@abr107]

Yes I noticed that might not ride too well. Lol

[@shanerinehart7]

Noticed that right away also. Lol

[@MIKEGOSSELIN]

YEP...bunch of morons think we would not notice. caught red handed. hahaha.😆

[@matthewdykeman146]

LOL! It looks like the jacks might be touching. Cant really tell. I will vouch for those Timbrens though. I am maxed out with payload on my F-150 towing my 8000 lb trailer w/ 1200 lb tongue weight (before loading) and with Timbrens, my rear end has zero sag. Would be a bit ugly without them. Weight Distribution Hitch certainly helps but does not eliminate sag. (F-250 6.7 on order!!)

[@alexmuela92]

They weren’t at the end of the video. Maybe just messed up in the editing departing

[@Mike-Wolfe]

The before and after example with the rear-end sag, the support legs where down to the ground on the after pick. Just saying, still a good video, with good info. Good luck, and be safe.

[@djaj423]

regardless they help with sag

[@SaltyStrikes]

So we’re just gonna completely ignore that the load is way over payload capacity like by a lot.

[@smoberdeen]

Refer to a towing guide for the specific truck you plan to tow with. Look up each one of the products shown in this video to find the shipping weight. Add the weights together and subtract them from the cargo limit printed on the inside of the driver's door pillar. (Family members, pets, coffee cups, and etc. add weight too and need to be considered)

[@matthewdykeman146]

I am agreeing with some replies as to the payload capacity of this truck vs the 5th wheel it is slated to tow. Cant imagine this short bed F-250 is up to the task. I have a 2022 6.7 Diesel on order and I would not even match it to a 40plus foot 5th wheel. Gonna be sittin heavy on those Timbrens!! And good luck with the gas mileage with Godzilla. You will wish you had the Powerstroke after a couple tows!! I like the Floormats, window defectors and entry non skid though!

[@alexmuela92]

It’ll be just fine. Too many number nancies in this thread. What this guy gives up in fuel economy only while towing he’ll Make up for when it comes time to fill up at the pump and change his oil and not have to worry about def and any of the components DPF comes with.

[@angelocofino6620]

Pin weight issues....

[@peterkim2638]

Finally some Super Duty content!!

[@texasproud3332]

Yes but very misleading on the towing aspect

[@FordTruckGuyKyle]

Tell your buddy! I recommend the S&B cold air intake and the super 44 flowmaster exhaust system resonator delete 3-in system 5 inch exhaust tip for his 7.3 v8 no drone towing

[@rafaeloliva1776]

The DREAM...

[@markrizzuto8751]

The Truck is way overloaded with the F250, especially on payload. You have to go to the 11,400 GVWR and long bed to get approx, 4000lbs of payload, then it would be better.

[@ep9691]

Yup

[@gregjames5070]

All you muppets worried about payload.

[@alexmuela92]

That truck is rated for like 20,000 fifth towing same as the powerstroke ya number Nancy

[@markrizzuto8751]

@@alexmuela92 If you look at Ford specs this Truck only has a Towing capability in the 12,000 range unless it has the 4.30 gears then it jumps to about 15,000. This truck towing that 5er is over the ratings in towing and payload.

[@msilver4888]

2016 F250 vs 350 with 6.7, same body same frame same rear axle, only difference is leaf springs on 250 rated at 2700lbs on 350 3600lbs oh and GVRW on sticker

[@Collins7.3l]

DAMN, WHAT A TRUCK!

[@chriswimberly8152]

The specs of the F250 do not even get close to capability necessary to tow a 43 foot fifth wheel. The hitch weight on that fifth wheel is close to 3000 pounds and there’s not an F250 out there with more than 2000 pounds and payload minus occupants and luggage. So I think you need to be cautious putting together a video like this and recommending such activities. If they pull that fifth wheel and have an accident their insurance company is liable to deny the claim based on being over payload capability

[@vernonknight5827]

That is true about the Insurance! However the tow rating numbers mean nothing with things like overloads or air bags and enough power to pull it!

[@chriswimberly8152]

@@vernonknight5827 I disagree. I can't wait to see this truck going downhill on a large mountain in the Rockies pulling more than it's rated for and its breaks and transmission fail. Have fun with your BS

[@vernonknight5827]

Yes the Insurance can deny a claim because it’s underrated but the breaks transmissions frame are the same in a f250-350 SRW only difference is the spring ratting.

[@KIDRR]

Resist the urge to bro out your truck. All he needed was the floor matts and hitch.

[@americantrucks]

I thought everything done to this F250 was tasteful, honestly! Nothing crazy. -Zach

[@darknatured]

This video makes me all kinds of jealous. Wish weathertech would come out with the smoked window rain deflectors and pedal commander making a version for the 2021 F-150 already.

[@americantrucks]

Should be coming soon Phong! Thanks for watching. -Justin

[@fnz22]

Informative and yet cool ! Cris got that dough though !

[@randerso152]

Why is Chris towing a 44’ fifth wheel with a gas engine? He should be adding extra onboard fuel tanks!

[@vernonknight5827]

The Banks Pedal Monster has a fail safe system! The other brands can leave you in limp mode!

[@Jeff-dc2xl]

You do realize the before an after of the timbren bump stops, the full weight was on the truck then when yall showed the tembren yall had the trailer on the jacks....

[@alexmuela92]

Not at the end of the video

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

Autosliding hitch is better. Nothing to forget. Like a pullrite.

[@texasproud3332]

First mistake buying a gasser with 44 ft 5th wheel

[@trimtrovewellness]

Be interesting to see someone pull up to a gas station with a 44” trailer 😅

[@owenbegner3004]

YOU SHOULD NEVER ATTACH BREAK CABLE TO THE FIFTH WHEEL HITCH.

[@jayfishman7694]

Those $1,000 tires you mentioned are now $1,500. 44’ trailer is way too big for this truck. Don’t understand anyone bad mouthing the 6.7 turbo diesel. People whine about the $10,000 more for the diesel but I’m telling you it’s worth every penny. I think the whiners are just envious. 1050 ft lbs of torque. Boom! Towing out West is a breeze. My 2021 Lariat is an incredible truck. I did the S&B air intake as well as their cold side pipe upgrade. Also Weather Tech mats, Back-Flip bed cover and Cargo Glide bed slide. At my age this makes using the bed much easier and we don’t tow a 5th wheel. Next upgrades will be some power goodies from Banks and their awesome looking diff cover. Then I’m done.

[@matthewdykeman146]

And people dont do their homework! Godzilla is a $2000 upgrade itself which puts the Diesel upgrade in the $8000s. Their asses are gonna pucker when they see their Gallons per Mile!! Cant wait for my new F-250 6.7!! I'll wave to them when I pass them at the pump!!

[@4vinylsound]

Does that truck have a short bed or a long bed

[@jasonmekush5280]

No ccv catch cans for new powerstrokes - lame.

[@johnfania8536]

Why does it say “passenger side” in the oils Separator description if it mounts on the driver side?

[@Truck-it150]

Great video and congrats to Justin for his new F-250 truck with 7.3 Godzilla. That's exactly my rig I'm dreaming about. The gasser uses more fuel compared to the diesel engine but for almost $11,000 extra cost for the diesel engine you get a lot of gas ;-) Justin, be curious about the MPG you achieve with your rig. Please, let me know it. Enjoy your vacation.

[@americantrucks]

Thanks Bullet but unfortunately this beauty isn't mine- it belongs to a co-worker here at AT. So far he's a big fan of the 7.3! -Justin

[@matthewdykeman146]

NOT! Why do people always forget that the Godzilla itself is a $2000+ upgrade?? Stock motor is a 6.2 Gas. $10,495 - $2045 = $8,450 difference. MPG + Resale + Durability + Torque = Worth Every Penny!

[@burtcale6055]

@@matthewdykeman146 Get a whole 2 mpg more with the diesel. Also, I wouldn't call the 6.7 more durable....not even close.

[@notme5909]

Nice truck....

[@americantrucks]

Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@leeannwilliams6775]

Do you still have the wheels and tires you took off? We are looking for some similar to them!!

[@djaj423]

he said he reused the wheels.

[@fullarmorofgod5459]

I purchased open box fender flares only because they were described as "like new." They are not like new, one is warped and does not sit flush against the vehicle. And now I can only get a store credit because it was an open box. I will not do business again with a garbage company that misleads its customers.

[@djaj423]

who misled, what company?

[@brandonwebb4221]

How does the 7.3 handle a camper that size?

[@ZDub77]

I’ve got one and it pulls great. My 5th wheel is 12k lbs

[@americantrucks]

From what the owner of the truck tells me, it does a great job! He said the Timbren was a game changer. -Justin

[@nickdestito6419]

I have a 20 f250 6.2 and tow my 20 pinnacle 15,500 no problem could probably use 7.3

[@paulroesner]

Pulling a 11.3k bumper pull with very little effort by the 7.3. Braking power is out of this world also.

[@atomicorang]

What does coking mean?

[@krismarsh8130]

Don’t ever connect brake cable to the hitch 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@brents1643]

Do the pedal commanders work for the diesel as well?

[@vernonknight5827]

Get the Banks Pedal Monster it’s Fail Safe!

[@Kevlar67476]

Dont like that hitch and i dont like the stick on window dodads. I say less fancy wheels and more Powerstroke .

[@lscott4402]

When I spend 80k on a truck it had better come with all the parts I need to tow already. 🤦

[@samgford]

This is an xlt. Looking at around 55k-60k. I'd still expect everything at that price...

[@elvinpasley1516]

Look like F350 rear springs

[@intensepisgahbiker]

The F250 Camper Package has overloads.

[@markseamans4682]

Meh. I’ll stick with air bags.

[@uttamgala7186]

Lol or you could just trade it in for an F-350/Cab & Chassis

[@LuisCampos-nu8sk]

How many miles did you break in your truck for before your first tow?

[@appellationsupply9348]

5k

[@gregjames5070]

My truck had 157 miles on it. Hooked up to my 12’000 pound fifth wheel and tied 1200 miles.

[@appellationsupply9348]

those wheels look horrible