F-150 and this trailer?

I agree with Terryallan, air bags not needed. Your high quality WDH, with sway control will do the job. Your truck can pull it, but as others mentioned, don't overload the rear axle. At 3,800 lbs rating, the loaded to camp tongue wt, plus hitch, plus anything in truck bed, will be putting you near that rating.

Jerry

Looks like a good match to me.

Yup, 1/2 tons can do a lot these days, even while staying under most ratings. They will even work short term, over most ratings! The question is....will it break, sitting on side of the road?? IMO, likely not, IF the operator uses common sense.

Jerry

The listed hitch weight is a fantasy, it'll be closer to 800-900# when you're loaded for camping. But the truck should be OK to tow it.

Your trailer is at what I consider the absolute max for MY truck. I went with a 6000# GVWR trailer so I would have some cushion in the truck capabilities. That way, it shouldn't struggle in the Rockies.

Your truck should work, but it may not be fun at high altitude and steep slopes.

Bobbo wrote:
Your trailer is at what I consider the absolute max for MY truck. I went with a 6000# GVWR trailer so I would have some cushion in the truck capabilities. That way, it shouldn't struggle in the Rockies.

Your truck should work, but it may not be fun at high altitude and steep slopes.

We should be around 6,500 lbs. with everything we will load in the truck. We will never run with full grey or black tanks as we will dump at the campgrounds. The only heavy items we might bring would be bicycles and a generator.

Seems doable. The question is, will you like it. I've found my older 150 to a very capable truck, but I run near my limits almost every time I go out, and I'm weary of the entrance ramp two-step. I long for more power. Not handling, braking or stability. Just plain old torque. I'm going to guess you may be in the same boat.

Looks good. the trailer will likely be 6500lb loaded, that would be approx. 800lbs loaded hitch weight. For the truck that would leave you 900lbs for the hitch, stuff and people.

I'd do it and not thing about it... After I got the WD hitch dialed in. These newer half ton trucks are very capable. Likely to put a smile on your face. don't forget to air up your tires to Max PSI.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

Can you tow it and the perception of how hard the engine and tranny are working while doing it are two different questions. Will it be extreme down shifting and engine revs every time you reach a moderate incline versus minimal shifting and a minor increase in rpms that impact your comfort level while doing it. The tow numbers answer one question while subjective experience answers the other.