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Originally Posted by Rharris

My husband is planning on putting air bags on the F250. Do you think that would help?
Thanks

It can help to stabilize the ride. But does nothing to change the numbers or increase your payload or strengthen the trucks frame or suspension. It will feel better and potentially give you a dangerously false sense of safety and control.

I'm sorry the news isn't good. There's definitely a margin of safety to consider when matching a truck to a trailer.

The issue isn't whether or not the truck can pull the trailer down the road...it can. The issue is whether the truck is designed to carry that much weight...safely. Adding 2000 lbs over and above a trucks rated payload puts a tremendous amount of stress on frame and suspension simply not designed to carry it. The added stress of bouncing down the road will only exacerbate the strain and potentially work to break the weakest points. Then there are the emergency situations that will call on the truck to safely manage the trailer in fast braking, evasive, or high wind situations. Those situations can and will occur. In that moment will you wish you had more truck?

The ultimate decision is obviously yours. One of the purposes of this forum is to help folks understand the numbers and encourage safe choices for your family and others on the road with you. We're here to help...