Wildcat 317RL and F-250

[dalford]

Hi, I'm looking at a 317RL. I currently have an F-150 eco boost but am looking to upgrade to an F-250. Are there others on the forum pulling this unit with an F-250? If yes, is it adaquet? Gasser or diesel? I'm leaning toward diesel. Gear ratio? Thanks for any input.

[Learjet]

Yep pulling one see signature set-up.

My 2015 317RL full loaded for camping and full water:


Steer axle 3,900 (max front 4,250)
Drive axle 5,440 (max rear 6,100)(7,000 lbs on F350 with same axle, I added Timbrens)
Trailer axles 9,720
Gross Vehicle weight 9,340 (10,000 rating)
Gross Combined weight 19,060

Pin weight @ 2,300 (2,460 minus truck hitch, truck not weighed with hitch installed)

Total trailer weight 12,020

[jevanb]

my #`s are pretty close to learjets, but I tow with a diesel, if you live in a flat country a gas would be ok, we also have a 2014 F250 reg cab 4x long box 6.2 it is ok on the flats but put any weight on her or any hill and foot to the floor to climb

[dalford]

Thanks for the replies. We have now changed our mind and are looking at the Silverback 33IK... Will see where that goes

[jallen02]

Originally Posted by dalford

Hi, I'm looking at a 317RL. I currently have an F-150 eco boost but am looking to upgrade to an F-250. Are there others on the forum pulling this unit with an F-250? If yes, is it adaquet? Gasser or diesel? I'm leaning toward diesel. Gear ratio? Thanks for any input.

I have a 2014 Wildcat 317RL that is pulled by a 2012 F250SD Diesel and I have NO issues with either trailer or truck at this time. The Diesel is the only way to go you never know if you will get another trailer, the diesel will handle it.