2011 Ford F150 and Travel Trailer
Newbie here and appreciate what I have gathered from this forum so far. Just looking for opinions from some experienced people. Have a 2011 Ford F150 Super Crew with 3.73 rear axel, 5.0 L V8, 4x4, 145...
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How about you toss 13% out the window? Your assumptions are muddying the discussion. And going 70 mph, wow, that sure is wild.(eyes rolling....) I imagine i would have found out the hard way with nearly 20000 miles on the tires, always going 70. Same with the truck.
Tongue weight can be managed, at 11.5% from the OEM, keeping that around there can yield a safe, nice towing combo. End of story.
And todays F150 is a different truck than even 5 years ago, it's no miracle truck, but it is fine at 100% GVWR.
One obviously does not shoot for 13% tongue weight, just because you day so, if it overloads their truck. I should not have to even post that.
To the OP, can you weigh it? Tweak the WDH to get your axle weights under and see what is what. Your setup can be managed to be legal and safe based on tongue weight, passenger load, and WDH settings. Only you can decide if it tows to your satisfaction and works for you.
Tongue weight can be managed, at 11.5% from the OEM, keeping that around there can yield a safe, nice towing combo. End of story.
And todays F150 is a different truck than even 5 years ago, it's no miracle truck, but it is fine at 100% GVWR.
One obviously does not shoot for 13% tongue weight, just because you day so, if it overloads their truck. I should not have to even post that.
To the OP, can you weigh it? Tweak the WDH to get your axle weights under and see what is what. Your setup can be managed to be legal and safe based on tongue weight, passenger load, and WDH settings. Only you can decide if it tows to your satisfaction and works for you.
