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Boomerweps
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May 13, 2020

Factory tow ratings apparently assume empty tow vehicle

Too much time on my hands under semi house arrest ;) Based on reviews of a few Ford Towing Guides: The tow rating for a truck plus it's EMPTY weight equals it's GCWR! Example: my truck, 2019 F1...
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KD4UPL
Explorer II
May 13, 2020
Yes. Factory tow ratings are typically for empty tow vehicles and assume only a 150 pound driver.

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