gross combined vehicle weight help
Hello- Newbie here I am doing some research and am confused regarding my vehicles gross combined weight rating GCWR which is apparently defined as the combined weight of the towing vehicle and rv ...
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Ford produces an annual towing guide that is full of great information. I looked up the 2005 expedition since it shoudl be similar.
The GCWR is 11,800 and 6,000 lb two rating but with heavy duty towing package it is 14,500 and 8,900 tow rating.
I bet you are looking at GCWR for no tow package and tow rating for with or the link you provided mixed the numbers. As others said, look in your manual and door jamb. Do you own this vehicle or considering purchasing?
Also, I bet you are close on tongue weight too. You didn't that but cargo is usually the limit that gets folks. My 2007 F-150 maxed out at 6,500 lb loaded TT because of TW despite a 10,000 tow rating.
2005 Ford Tow Guide
The GCWR is 11,800 and 6,000 lb two rating but with heavy duty towing package it is 14,500 and 8,900 tow rating.
I bet you are looking at GCWR for no tow package and tow rating for with or the link you provided mixed the numbers. As others said, look in your manual and door jamb. Do you own this vehicle or considering purchasing?
Also, I bet you are close on tongue weight too. You didn't that but cargo is usually the limit that gets folks. My 2007 F-150 maxed out at 6,500 lb loaded TT because of TW despite a 10,000 tow rating.
2005 Ford Tow Guide
