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dnmccoy
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Jul 21, 2013

Question about my F150's specs

Excuse my ignorance, but I got the go ahead from my better half to start researching a camper for us! I have a 2007 F150 and got the specs from the link below:

http://www.fordf150.net/2007/2007-ford-f150-specifications.php

It says my max GCWR is 14,000lbs and that my max loaded trailer weight is 8600lbs. I saw something in my owners manual that's said if you do not have the towing package that the max loaded trailer weight is 5000lbs. Which is right?

Thanks!

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  • KD4UPL's avatar
    KD4UPL
    Explorer II
    Jul 21, 2013
    They're all right. None of the information you gave contradicts anything else. Do you have the towing package or not? Sounds like 5,000 if you don't, 8,600 if you do. I would have to assume that your truck weighs about 14,000 - 8,600 = 5,400 empty. Of course, any weight added to the truck must be subtracted from the tow weight. So, that 8,600 number will come down some as you add passengers and gear to your truck.
  • Home_Skillet's avatar
    Home_Skillet
    Explorer II
    Jul 21, 2013
    I would look at the VIN plate on the driver's door jam for the vehicle info.
    The owner's manual is generic and won't give exact specs for your vehicle.

    More info here

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