2019 F-150
Any issues pulling a 3000 lb 2014 Shadow Cruiser (18') TT with a new 3.3L Ford F150 Supercrew? Thanks for your thoughts.
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JRscooby wrote:Second Chance wrote:
A quick search would indicate that the 3,000 lbs. you quote is empty. GVWR for the trailer is 5,835. Use 10% of the GVWR of the trailer to estimate tongue weight and add 75 - 100 lbs. for a good WD hitch. Now... what does the payload sticker on your truck say? Remember that gas, occupants and "stuff" all count against the truck's payload. The EcoBoost is a good motor. With 1/2-ton trucks it's all about payload.
Rob
A 600 lb TW needs a WDH on a half ton?carringb wrote:
Wow. So now everybody thinks 290 horsepower can't pull 3,500 pounds????
That's more horsepower than the original Triton V10 made!
Sure, the turbo motors are far superior, but I don't think that part of the question.
OP - You'll be fine. It'll be spinning fast at times and you won't be able to tow in 6th gear, but it'll get the job done easily.
Good thing our tax money keeps the price of gas down, some need a N14 to pull a popup
Actually. I think many so called half ton only have a 500lb weight carrying max hitch.. Meaning not WDH. So a WDH may be needed for a 600lb tongue weight. not a problem though. Plenty of payload for a WDH.
