F-150 and this trailer?

Bigdawgwill44 wrote:
Is this trailer towable with my truck?

Truck Specs: (from truck stickers)

2016 F-150 w/ 5.0 V8 157” Wheel Base

Payload 1,677
GVWR: 7,050
Front: 3,600
Rear: 3,800

** will be adding rear inflatable tow bags and using a high end weight distribution/anti-sway hitch system.

Trailer Specs;

Dry Weight: 5,320
GVWR: 7,565
Payload: 2,560
Hitch: 565
Length: 29’ (bumper to tongue)

You are good to go. A 3.73 would be better. But the 3.55 will do you a good job. And as mentioned. Once you get the WDH dialed in. You won't need air bags. They aren't much help with a TT anyway. Only the WDH will return control to the steering axle. Air bags won't.

You tow ratings are in your manual. Go to the towing section, and find the engine with the axle ratio, and cab configuration you have. It is all right there. I'm guessing your tow cap is in the 8500 lb range. More than enough for that trailer.

I would suggest you turn off OD. For me I just turn off 6th gear. It will try to go into it, and will just lug the engine. The 5.0 is a strong motor, and loves to rev. So let it, and don't be bothered by the sound of you motor working. It is in it's happy place.