Fifth wheel towing

way2roll wrote:
Mitlahd has left the building..

Agree. Thread closed.

Mitlahd has left the building..

philh wrote:
Ask your RV salesman

LOL! :S

Ask your RV salesman

Most likely not a 5th wheel.
Pin weight is probably 25% and even if 8,000# is your loaded weight (not dry), you cargo capacity is not likely to be anywhere close.
Mine was about 1600# on my 2012 and that was one of the highest I ever saw.
That truck will pull it all day long.
But, you won't have cargo capacity for a fifth wheel.

MitchF150 wrote:
E rated tires really don't mean much when your rear GAWR is only around the #4050 range.. Not enough info to say for sure, but even your P rated tires are good for that rear axle rating...

Good luck! Mitch

You are right Mitch. :) The stock tires, wheels, and springs fit in your 4,050 RAWR. Using E-rated tires, and air bags will not change that rating, but will make the truck more capable of carrying more wt on the rear axle, level the truck, and add stability, when towing a FW. I don't know your tire ratings, but I would not be afraid to tow the FW mentioned with your truck. I guessing your payload is around 1,900? Of course a 250/350 would be a better choice.

You do know that all 150s are not grocery getters! :C

Jerry

As others mentioned, if 8K is advertised wt, it is going to be a load that may take you over some ratings. The newer aluminum 150s have a higher RAWR. It is possible to tow that trailer, with certain F150s, even if 8K is the dry wt. Yes, you have plenty of towing power, no issue there. Using E-rated tires, and maybe air bags will help.

The short answer is, YES, it is possible, and I see it done often in my area.

Jerry

I fear OP hasn’t heard what he wanted to hear...”good to go! You can tow anything!” He does have twin turbos by the way.

We need the payload of the truck and to know if 8000lb is the GVWR or the empty weight.

A high payload 1/2 ton with an 8000lb GVWR, probably OK if you don't carry too much stuff in the truck. Pin weight will be around 1600-2000lb plus another 100 for the hitch, then add the weight of passengers...probably won't leave you much to carry fire wood and other gear in the truck bed.

A low payload 1/2 ton with a 8000lb empty weight, not a chance.

E rated tires really don't mean much when your rear GAWR is only around the #4050 range.. Not enough info to say for sure, but even your P rated tires are good for that rear axle rating...

Good luck! Mitch