FORD 2015 F-550 v.1 - Manual (Page 200)

WARNINGS
damage, loss of vehicle control,
and personal injury. Contact an
authorized dealer to purchase
gooseneck and fifth-wheel hitches
that are compatible with your
vehicle.
Towing trailers beyond the
maximum limit of the towing
system could result in vehicle
structural damage, loss of vehicle
control and personal injury.
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 an authorized
dealer or the RV & Trailer Towing
Guide provided by an authorized
dealer.
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 attaches to the four
mounting pads in the pick-up bed.
An optional 7-pin trailer wiring
connector may be in the bed as
well. The gooseneck ball hitch is
a separate mounting pad from the
fifth-wheel hitch, located in the
center of the bed.
Shorter pick-up boxes, such as the
6½-foot box on the F-250 and
F-350, provide less clearance
between the cab and the
fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailer
compared to longer box pick-ups,
such as an 8-foot box on the
F-250 or F-350. When selecting a
trailer and tow vehicle, it is critical
to check that this combination
provides clearance between the
front of the trailer and tow vehicle
for turns up to 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.
Safety Chains
Note: Do not attach safety chains
to the bumper.
Always connect the safety chains
to the frame or hook retainers of
your vehicle hitch.
To connect the safety chains,
cross the chains under the trailer
tongue and allow enough slack for
turning tight corners. Do not allow
the chains to drag on the ground.
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