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jmiller
Explorer
Feb 11, 2015

Help with checking weights on possible new trailer

To start off please no bashing.... I am looking to order a new trailer and I am second guessing myself.. My truck: 2014 Ford F-150 SUPERCREW 4x4 heavy duty payload / max tow options Payload 221...
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geotex1
Explorer
Feb 11, 2015
jmiller wrote:
Truck
Ecoboost
Gvwr 8200
Front 4050
Rear 4800

Trailer
Gvwr. 9732


Need the gear ratio of GCWR to better estimate. Looks like factory receiver won't cut it regardless.

EDIT: Crossed posts. Looks like the numbers could work depending on how you load the truck for camping. Scaling needed for sure. Going to need to swap a higher class receiver in it would appear if that guide does represent what's on the truck as you have optioned.

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