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Explorer

Jul 17, 2015

New to forum with towing capacity questions

Hi all:

My husband and I are in the process of researching travel trailers. We would be towing it with a 2015 Ford 150 3.5L Eco Boost Super Crew 5'5" bed/145 wheel base, axle 3.55. We went to a dealer today and of course were told we could tow just about anything. We are trying to determine what is true and real. Can anyone provide any information? We were told on another message board about 7,000 lbs. is a realistic number but my husband does not quite believe the number to be higher and our calculations are not in agreement. I'd be happy to provide additional information as able.

Thank you.

SouthpawHD
Explorer
Jul 17, 2015
The biggest number to keep in mind is your payload capacity. This number must include the tongue weight of the trailer, cargo in the truck, and passengers.

For your truck, I would agree that a trailer of around 7,000 (give or take some), will be about the maximum amount you'd want to tow. You could certainly go higher, but longer trips, or trips with higher winds, or trips through hills/mountains will not be any fun.
TucsonJim
Explorer II
Jul 17, 2015
Try using this flow chart. If you have any questions on it, give us a shout:

It works for a travel trailer along with a fifth wheel.

Jim
stevepk
Explorer
Jul 17, 2015
I have the same truck except a 2014. Everyone here will tell you the magic number is the Payload rating of the truck. This is a little different on each and every truck. It's post on a data plate on the drivers door. You can go over payload in a hurry. Wife, kids, dog, tongue weight, etc, etc.
azdryheat
Explorer
Jul 17, 2015
Check here: 2015 Trailer life