Fifth wheel towing
I have a F-150 XLT, 3.5 twin turbo. Would i be able to tow a 8000# fifth wheel, if I added E load range tires and air bags?
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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
