Weight total for trailer and hitch on F150
Hi, I have been pulling my hair out for a week trying to make sure I have the correct weight I can haul and the total hitch weight and hitch payload weight. Could someone please verify these number...
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I am trying to figure out the same thing because we are thinking about upgrading our trailer, which would definitely mean an increase in weight. We have a 2013 F150 4x4 5.0L V8 Supercrew short bed. GVRW is listed at 7350 lbs. Front GAWR is 3750. Rear GAWR is 3850. Maximum occupant/cargo weight is 1551. I have not been able to weigh it yet, but googling that model of truck, it appears to have a curb weight of about 5600 lbs. altho subtracting cargo max. from GVRW would be closer to 5800. It has a 36 gal. tank, so a full tank would weigh 216 lbs. People and pets about 400. Gear packed in truck maybe 500. If I am doing the calculations right, the way people here have described, then the total truck and gear weight is 6720 - 6920 lbs. Using the lower number, subtract that from GVRW and you get 630 lbs., meaning tongue weight of trailer should not exceed 630 lbs. Using the 15% figure, the fully loaded trailer should not exceed 4200 lbs. Is this right?
This is very discouraging, because it pretty much means we can't upgrade. We don't want a big trailer, just a little more space and some 4-season protection for colder weather and probably dual axle. We're hoping to drive to Alaska next year. Getting a new truck not an option. Can't afford it. Towing capacity is supposed to be 7700 lbs. and we don't want to get close to that, but there is nothing on my consideration list that would be less than 4200 lbs.
I know people here have said to just ignore the towing capacity numbers, but this makes it so far off (like 50% almost) that I wonder if I am doing the math wrong. Any suggestions?
This is very discouraging, because it pretty much means we can't upgrade. We don't want a big trailer, just a little more space and some 4-season protection for colder weather and probably dual axle. We're hoping to drive to Alaska next year. Getting a new truck not an option. Can't afford it. Towing capacity is supposed to be 7700 lbs. and we don't want to get close to that, but there is nothing on my consideration list that would be less than 4200 lbs.
I know people here have said to just ignore the towing capacity numbers, but this makes it so far off (like 50% almost) that I wonder if I am doing the math wrong. Any suggestions?
