Can my F150 tow this? Thanks
Hello from the Yukon! I have a 27ft travel trailer with a maximum tow weight of 6500 lbs. Can I tow this within my trucks limits? Is my calculation right? My truck 2012 F150 Supercab, 5.0 V8,...
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yukonpete wrote:
My trailers empty weight is 5500 lbs. Its do not exceed weight is 6500 lbs when fully loaded.
Whats kind of problems can I run into with a short wheel base?
Thanks everyone!!
In truth 145" is not a short wheelbase. MANY 250s, 2500s, 350s. 3500s. Have shorter wheelbases. Just that no one questions then because they have a 2 or3 in front.
Set your hitch up correctly, and you will have no handling issues. Same with your brake controller. NO truck, no matter what size is rated to stop any weight higher than the GVWR of the truck.
The advice to downshift on hills is very good. and is good for any TV. IF the hill is steep (there should be signs) Start down in 1st, no higher than 2nd, and let the engine do the work. I can tow down 321, from Boone NC, and barely touch the brakes.
In the mountains. Take the trany out of OD, and let it find the gear it wants to go up in. And don't be afraid to rev it up. 5.0s love to rev.
You will want to get rid of the stock tires, and get some rated to at least 2601lb. They will control the TT much better
