Arctic Fox 22G

rvdd wrote:
F-150, SuperCab, 6.5' bed.

Tow vehicles are not all created alike. IE: Not all F150's have the same payload (carrying capacity) and towing capacities. The same goes for any other year/make/model. Doesn't matter if it's 1/2, 3/4, or 1 ton. Each individual truck has it's own capacities / ratings based on it's power train, drive train (2WD or 4WD), cab configuration (single, extended, crewcab), suspension, axles, tires, brakes, etc. You could see two F150's, side by side, one with as little as 750 lbs payload with 5000 lb tow capacity, and one with 3000 lbs payload with 11,000 lb tow capacity.

Your F150 has a tire / loading sticker on or around the drivers door / door post. It will have a number for max occupant / cargo weight. That is your payload (as the vehicle was configured when it left the factory).

When matching a tow vehicle and trailer, you also need to factor in weight you will be carrying in, or on the tow vehicle. Aftermarket accessories, passengers, pets, cargo, all take away from your available payload and tow capacity. A weight distributing hitch, and trailer tongue weight count as cargo weight.

The average camping load (dishes, pots and pans, utensil, bedding, BBQ, camp chairs, groceries, water, etc) is about 1000 lbs. This, added to the trailer's dry weight is it's loaded weight.

Average tongue weight is 12 - 13 percent of loaded trailer weight.

Here's a link to a calculator. You can input your specific numbers to see how well your trailer matches up.