Ford F250 pulling the Raptor 415 sitting really low

[Raptor415ts]

Just hooked up my 415 to my truck and it sat really low when we took it to Ohio. Anyone have any tricks to make the 2013 f250 tow better?

[Javi]

Outside of unscrewing the radiator cap and sliding an F350-F450 dually under it I got nothing.. :D

[PARAPTOR]

YA I can believe that, CONGRATS I think you now have the record in my eyes. 2500 linked up to a Raptor 415. Solution: attach a 3500 Dually to it. Your TV Raptor combination is way out of align.

By The way Welcome to The Forum From Western PA.

Recommend you read some posts describing weight calculations of TV and trailers. Use the search feature on the forum try payload, GVWR, Towing

Be Safe and Happy Camping

[Raptor415ts]

I'm thinkng I'll just put the firestone air bags on.

[Festus2]

I'm thinkng I'll just put the firestone air bags on.

Adding air bags might level out the two units but will do nothing to increase the towing capacity. If it were me, I'd have a real close look at whether or not your 250 is capable of safely towing that "beast". It will tow it but are you overloaded? My guess, without seeing any numbers of either unit, is that you are.

I think Javi's suggestion is spot on!

[Raptor415ts]

Adding air bags might level out the two units but will do nothing to increase the towing capacity. If it were me, I'd have a real close look at whether or not your 250 is capable of safely towing that "beast". It will tow it but are you overloaded? My guess, without seeing any numbers of either unit, is that you are.

I think Javi's suggestion is spot on!

I am 19,000 loaded in the trailer and my hitch is 4,000lbs pin weight empty

[hoffbrew]

Daaaaammmnn..... You really have a 250?

[Raptor415ts]

This rig is amazing!!!!

[hoffbrew]

Please tell us the specs/about your truck

I grabbed some chairs and a ice chest.... ready...

[Raptor415ts]

Please tell us the specs/about your truck

I grabbed some chairs and a ice chest.... ready...

2012 crew cab w/ 6" lift. book says my payload is 2,320 lbs

[hoffbrew]

gas,diesel,2x4,4x4? Nice trailer for sure... you have any pics of your set up?

[Raptor415ts]

gas,diesel,2x4,4x4? Nice trailer for sure... you have any pics of your set up?

oh, sorry. Deisel 4x4 short box

[PARAPTOR]

2012 crew cab w/ 6" lift. book says my payload is 2,320 lbs

Using your numbers:

TV payload capacity 2320 lbs

19K load at 22% approximate Raptor pin weight 4180 lbs

Do you see any problems :eek:

[Raptor415ts]

Using your numbers:

TV payload capacity 2320 lbs

19K load at 22% approximate Raptor pin weight 4180 lbs

Do you see any problems :eek:

Not with air bags, no I don't

[Festus2]

Not with air bags, no I don't

As I previously stated ...installing air bags will do absolutely nothing to increase you towing capacity or payload. The air bags may smooth out the ride or help make the two units sit more level ---- that is it.

[hoffbrew]

Are we on Candid Camera....

[PARAPTOR]

Are we on Candid Camera....

YES, Do you still have your adult drink

This is a follow up commercial for the TOYOTA pulling the Challenger "I CAN PULL THAT" :banghead:

[hoffbrew]

F-250 CC SRW 4WD 6.7L V-8 TD ..... 15,200

PARAPTOR.... while your up, grab me another one

[Raptor415ts]

or "Hold my beer" haha

I see 250's / 2500 everywhere pulling big toy hauler and RV's. It can do it. Why is this a hot button for you folks?

[hoffbrew]

You can do it... well, you are. but man.. that is a lot of weight. I am surprised your front wheels aren't off the ground. I think you said 19K loaded? What part of this wonderful USA are you from?

[Raptor415ts]

Feel like I am in a tree hugger forum. Fellas, aperantly you want to talk about should I be towing with my truck not about what my question is. If you do not have anything positive to add please stop as I am not getting into a on line debate

[hoffbrew]

The Firestone air bags for sure and also check out the Torklift StableLoad, these work great.

[BOWWOW]

2012 crew cab w/ 6" lift. book says my payload is 2,320 lbs

You have a 6" lift. I'm curious about the distance between the truck bed rails and the bottom of the 5ver ?
Air bags will level it , I think the guys are worried about you pulling the guts out of the drivetrain. No doubts it will pull it.

[hankpage]

I think what folks are trying to say is "Yes, that is a great truck but it will not stay that way for long if abused like that." You may even be overloading the air bags, especially with that much lift. On the positive side ... I wish you luck and safe travels on level ground. JM2¢, Hank

[Quad]

I'm reading this thread waiting for the line "you've just been punked!" Lol


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[Javi]

Feel like I am in a tree hugger forum. Fellas, aperantly you want to talk about should I be towing with my truck not about what my question is. If you do not have anything positive to add please stop as I am not getting into a on line debate

Well... you lost me, I got zero patience for folks that ask silly questions and expect serious answers ... good luck with your adventures.:rolleyes:

[jsmith948]

You don't want an online debate? Got it. Here's the deal....YOU NEED MORE TRUCK!!!!!! Good luck:)

[hoffbrew]

What brand lift you have on the Ford? From what I see on line, that is a nice looking trailer you got there.

[Raptor415ts]

ooooooo sytarting to get sassy now!

Folks are more open to "hey you are all messed up" when it's communicated without emotion or using a condecenting tone in statements. gezzz

Remeber that one time in high school??? about 10 min ago?? lol

Obvsiouly this is the wrong place to ASK questions. Found a few others and got some tips and ideas. Even a few there let me know I was over loaded my the book, but were not so nasty about it... It was more of a let us help tone.

Go ahead and reply all you want and .... I will not be signing back on. (I know how up set you will be) HAHAHAHA(tx)

[C130]

I have a friend that's pulling a 44 foot Voltage with an F350 SRW, he might have this guy beat. Better yet, his 5th wheel hitch capacity is slightly under the max weight of his toy hauler. He said they were way "overbuilt"!:eek: He does have airbags though, so all is well.

I'm think the OP has to be joking, but then again maybe he's not.

[JRTJH]

The original poster has indicated he is not satisfied with the responses he received and states, "I will not be signing back on"

Since he needs no further advice, this thread is closed.