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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laknox wrote: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
X2, will likely work OK, and will tow OK, it would be a good idea to hit the scales, and make sure that you are within the tire capacity. 7,700# GVWR you should have 6 lug axles.
