2012 Ford F250 Super Duty Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 255
2012 Ford F250 Super Duty Manual
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Tires, Wheels and Loading Fifth-wheel trailer hitch (if equipped) To find the maximum trailer weight allowed for your vehicle, consult your authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer). Fifth-wheel and gooseneck towing Your vehicle may be equipped with a fifth-wheel prep package. This package enables your vehicle to accept certain fifth-wheel trailer hitches and gooseneck ball hitches. The fifth-wheel trailer hitch is attached to the four mounting pads in the pick-up bed; an optional 7-pin connector provided in the bed as well. Alternatively, if a gooseneck ball hitch is used, the ball is attached to the tube in the center of the bed. Shorter pick-up boxes (e.g. 6' 6" F-250/350) provide less clearance between the cab and fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer compared to "long box" pick-ups. When selecting a trailer and tow vehicle, it's critical that this combination provide clearance between the cab and tow vehicle for turns up to and including 90 degrees. Failure to follow this recommendation could result in the trailer contacting the cab of the tow vehicle during tight turns that are typical during low-speed parking and turning maneuvers. This contact could result in damage to the trailer and tow vehicle. WARNING: The mounting pads in the bed are specifically designed for certain fifth-wheel trailer hitches and gooseneck ball hitches. Do not use these mounting pads for other purposes. Doing so could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of vehicle control, and personal injury. Contact your authorized dealer to purchase gooseneck and fifth-wheel hitches that are compatible with your vehicle. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum limit of the towing system could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of vehicle control and personal injury. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitch ratings WARNING: The hitch rating listed on the trailer hitch label is the maximum possible trailer rating. To find the maximum trailer weight allowed for your specific vehicle, consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer. 255 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)