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 think you'll be over by perhaps a few hundred pounds but that is so small that it won't make any difference IMHO.Those specs are in large part because of the manufacturers warranty concerns.

Here's a link to the Ford Towing Guide for 2000.Not sure if it will make you feel any better, but at least you can see what the "official" limits of the truck are.

Remember the published numbers you cited are for a strippo truck with one 150 pound driver. Hit the scales with everything on board uou will normally carry. To that add 250 pounds for the hitch subtract that number from your GVWR. Thats how much capacity you have left over for pin. Generally speaking that will be 20% of the trailers gross weight. IMHO it likely will not make for a very good combination. But hey I'm one of the WP.

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?? You have the truck/trailer and have been using it so you know if it suits your expectations. Your call there. I would say the 7k dry 8k fully loaded trailer with a 1200 dry pin weight that may be 1400-1600 lbs after loading. Now is the time to weigh the trucks front and rear axles weights separately then hook up the trailer and reweigh. That will give you the actual weights and eliminate guessing. I would guess tho the truck will be very close if not over its 3900 RAWR/P tire and wheel capacity. If so I would purchase a set of higher rated LT C or a D load range tires. Be sure your OEM wheels can handle the increased load and pressures.

JIMNLIN wrote: I would guess tho the truck will be very close if not over its 3900 RAWR/P tire and wheel capacity. If so I would purchase a set of higher rated LT C or a D load range tires. Be sure your OEM wheels can handle the increased load and pressures.Heavier tires and wheels will not increase the axle weight rating.

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powderman426
Explorer
Oct 07, 2014
JIMNLIN wrote:

I would guess tho the truck will be very close if not over its 3900 RAWR/P tire and wheel capacity. If so I would purchase a set of higher rated LT C or a D load range tires. Be sure your OEM wheels can handle the increased load and pressures.

Heavier tires and wheels will not increase the axle weight rating.
JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Oct 07, 2014
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??

You have the truck/trailer and have been using it so you know if it suits your expectations. Your call there.

I would say the 7k dry 8k fully loaded trailer with a 1200 dry pin weight that may be 1400-1600 lbs after loading. Now is the time to weigh the trucks front and rear axles weights separately then hook up the trailer and reweigh. That will give you the actual weights and eliminate guessing.

I would guess tho the truck will be very close if not over its 3900 RAWR/P tire and wheel capacity. If so I would purchase a set of higher rated LT C or a D load range tires. Be sure your OEM wheels can handle the increased load and pressures.
donn0128
Explorer II
Oct 07, 2014
Remember the published numbers you cited are for a strippo truck with one 150 pound driver. Hit the scales with everything on board uou will normally carry. To that add 250 pounds for the hitch subtract that number from your GVWR. Thats how much capacity you have left over for pin. Generally speaking that will be 20% of the trailers gross weight.
IMHO it likely will not make for a very good combination. But hey I'm one of the WP.
mbutts
Explorer
Oct 07, 2014
Here's a link to the Ford Towing Guide for 2000.

Not sure if it will make you feel any better, but at least you can see what the "official" limits of the truck are.
ScottG
Nomad
Oct 07, 2014
I think you'll be over by perhaps a few hundred pounds but that is so small that it won't make any difference IMHO.
Those specs are in large part because of the manufacturers warranty concerns.

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