timmac wrote:
So with my new extra weight rating I have found listed by Ford I am feeling lucky..
Lets add this up for Mr lbligh..
My trailer/Jeep/Boat weight we will say its 5800 lbs, we will also say my motorhome curb weight is 18000 lbs even though Fleetwood says 17,500 lbs and I will pack it full of 2000 lbs of stuff even though I travel light.
So we have 5800 + 18000 + 2000 = 25,800 lbs GCWR/Trailer and Ford says 26000 lb GCWR/Trailer..
Looks like I am safe by at least 200 lbs..
:W
And the hitch rating is??????? And your Federal Certification label says???? My guess is, a 5000 lb hitch/receiver and using your numbers, a 5800 lb trailer. So, it looks like you exceed the rating by 800 lbs, not to mention the drop hitch. Remember, you are limited by the "weakest link." Using your numbers, in this case it appears to be the hitch/receiver. Does this present itself as an immediate disaster? Of course not. Are you working outside stated safety ratings, yes. Does your work with a welder increase the stated rating of a receiver/hitch? No. If ever inspected, would the combination pass? No.
Nice trailer.
Safe travels.
