weight police/ please comment
OK so in a few other threads their was some surprise or questions about an f150 pulling a 5ver, so please comment on my first Rv. the truck was practically given to me and had options added for towing...
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g4sbrg wrote:
OK so in a few other threads their was some surprise or questions about an f150 pulling a 5ver, so please comment on my first Rv. the truck was practically given to me and had options added for towing.
2000 F150, 5.4 L gas, class 3 towing package (includes cooler) expanded payload capabilities, 3.73 rear end. rated for 8800 towing. the used 5ver I purchased has a dry weight of 7000, and a fully loaded weight of 8200 (including water) the hitch weight is 1200 and the truck is basically level when hooked up, other than maybe a little slow on uphill grades I would think these numbers look ok?? and not too much. the increased payload took the truck to 7700 - the actual weight of less than 4500? (a spec sheet showed it at 4250 or so) I was just curious, the little local dealer stated that the 5ver was about perfect for that truck when he checked it out the day I picked up my RV.
I suspect you'll be over the payload capacity for the truck. At minimum, make sure the truck tires will carry the load; if not, upgrade them. If you're a weekend warrior, and not going long distances, it will probably work for you, but you likely won't be happy with it in the long run.
Lyle
