Ram 3500 Cougar 367fls

[Fish]

Hi Guys,

We are deciding to purchase a 2018 Cougar 367fls. My truck is Ram a 2017 3500 4x4 SWR Mega Cab. I am slightly concerned about the bed rail height being at 59 inches and the fiver being too nose high. Does anyone else have this truck with the high bed rails pulling the 367fls or similar rig. Looking at options.

Thanks

[jdixon980]

Have a 2017 Ram 2500 along with 2018 Cougar 367FLS. Have not had any issues. This is how mine looks.

[notanlines]

Fish, most of the HD trucks in the last five or six years are close to the figure you mention. Our Ford is right at that and hasn't been a problem. I don't see you having any problem, either.

[Fish]

Jdixion980 Nice rig - what hitch did you go with?

[Fish]

notanlines - Thanks for the verification. We are moving up from a TT to the Fiver and trying to cover as much as I can.

[Fish]

Have a 2017 Ram 2500 along with 2018 Cougar 367FLS. Have not had any issues. This is how mine looks.

Do you have a slider hitch?

[JMaster]

Just picked up our 39’ Sprinter Limited 3530FWDEN today. I was concerned as well cause my bed is at 59.5”. The Sprinter fit perfectly though. I’m “slightly” nose high but not near enough to be concerned. What I was very impressed about was the lack of sag on the F250. Only dropped 3/4”.
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[jdixon980]

I have a Reese 16k slider hitch. Happy with hitch so far.

[Fish]

I have a Reese 16k slider hitch. Happy with hitch so far.
Thanks - I am trying to see if I need a slider or not. I can get a 83 degree turning radius with my truck and trailer before hitting the truck post.

[Fish]

Just picked up our 39’ Sprinter Limited 3530FWDEN today. I was concerned as well cause my bed is at 59.5”. The Sprinter fit perfectly though. I’m “slightly” nose high but not near enough to be concerned. What I was very impressed about was the lack of sag on the F250. Only dropped 3/4”.
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Hi Rig - looks pretty close to level. Are you using a slider hitch. I have some telling me that with the nose cone of the keystone I really don't need a slider. I am told I can get a 83 degree turning radius without a slider.

[JMaster]

Hi Rig - looks pretty close to level. Are you using a slider hitch. I have some telling me that with the nose cone of the keystone I really don't need a slider. I am told I can get a 83 degree turning radius without a slider.

Hey thanks! I actually had a slider installed. Also got the run of the mill Reese 16k manual slider. I got the slider just as precaution and to give the DW some piece of mind. ;)

[jlonginav]

I got a 367FLS in Jan. My TV is a 2016 Ford F-350 with the 8 ft bed. I choose the Pullrite Superlight hitch. I love the floorplan How about you

[oldschoolhdmike]

if you guys could stop buying my dream fifth wheel and rubbing it in my face that would be great....haha. on a side note. i have a 2002 f250 2wd qith the 7.3 and airlift airbags on the rear. do you think most of the front livings are too heavy on the pin for me? according to every dealer i talk to i would be fine. but they will sell you anything no matter the tow vehicle.....

[Fish]

I got a 367FLS in Jan. My TV is a 2016 Ford F-350 with the 8 ft bed. I choose the Pullrite Superlight hitch. I love the floorplan How about you
We really like this floor plan over many others. We pick the 367fls up on 6/23, family is very excited.

[Fish]

if you guys could stop buying my dream fifth wheel and rubbing it in my face that would be great....haha. on a side note. i have a 2002 f250 2wd qith the 7.3 and airlift airbags on the rear. do you think most of the front livings are too heavy on the pin for me? according to every dealer i talk to i would be fine. but they will sell you anything no matter the tow vehicle.....
I think you will have to run the numbers and see what the weight is.

[notanlines]

Mike, here are the spec's on your F250 from 2002. Trucks are a lot different now. A lot of improvements in the last 20 years.
Tech Specs
Vehicle Name Ford Super Duty F-250
Body Style Supercab, Supercab 8' Body Code 158" WB
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 6 5.0 min 6.0 max
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front 4550, 3950, 3500 lbs 3200.0 min 4550.0 max
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear 6830, 6084 lbs 6084.0 min 6830.0 max
Curb Weight - Front 3112 lbs 3008.0 min 3112.0 max
Curb Weight - Rear 2343 lbs 2229.0 min 2343.0 max
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap 8800 lbs 8800.0 min 8800.0 max
Gross Combined Wt Rating 20,000, 17,000, 16,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5000 lbs 5000.0 min 5000.0 max
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 500 lbs 500.0 min 500.0 max
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 12500 lbs 12500.0 min 12500.0 max
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 1250 lbs 1250.0 min 1250.0 max
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 14500 lbs 14500.0 min 14500.0 max
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 3625 lbs 3625.0 min 3625.0 max

[CrossfitTDS]

I pull my 40' 368MBI with a GMC Denali 2500 Duramax short bed. Not an issue or any nerves at all. I added the Firestone Air Bags to the rear of the truck and it pulls like a dream.

[mhbell]

Hey thanks! I actually had a slider installed. Also got the run of the mill Reese 16k manual slider. I got the slider just as precaution and to give the DW some piece of mind. ;)
Smart Move getting the slider. You might never use it, but if the time comes when you need it you will be glad you got it. Been there done that. I've been in some pretty tight spot especially backing into a tight camping spot. Better to be safe than sorry. I know, years ago I damaged a truck and the cap on a fiver. I wish I would have had a slider then.
Mel

[Carmenmvasquez32]

Although we have the DW short bed and our trailer is a bit longer.... we have had no problems with ours. I highly recommend the demco auto slider hitch, or a slider hitch in general. It makes life so much easier! But be sure it is a free slider, there are some that you have to manually get out and unlock before you turn... ain’t nobody got time for that!
Best of luck on your new camper!!!

[BlueknightWI]

Thanks - I am trying to see if I need a slider or not. I can get a 83 degree turning radius with my truck and trailer before hitting the truck post.
Just for safety sake, I would recommend a slider hitch based on the truck you have and the shorter bed that your truck has. I have the pull right super-glide hitch. It automatically will slide and pull the camper away from the cab of the truck on turns. We absolutely love it and this is our fourth Summer with the camper and that hitch. We pull an impact 311 with a Chevrolet Duramax 3500 s r w.