Ford 2012 F-250 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 255)

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.

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