Towing Capability
Here is the data I have: 2013 Ford F150 FX 4x4 with 5.0L engine Axle Ratio = 3.55 Max Loaded Trailer Weight = 7,700 lbs (F150 Towing Guide) GCWR = 13,500 lbs (F150 Towing Guide) Sticker on Left d...
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JIMNLIN wrote:
A F150 4wd 5.0 3.55 with a 7350 gvwr has those small 3850 rawr. Rawr will be carrying all the load in the bed. Your Fi50 rear axle may weigh in the 2400-2500 lb range from the factory which leaves it with around 1300-1400 lb in the bed payload before exceeding its 3850 lb rawr.
Rawr = the lessor of wheels/P tires/rear axle and suspension.
The problem with the payload placard number is its a GVWR based payload and as many truck owners have found out when all that number is placed in the bed it may overload the trucks rear axle/tires/wheels and rear suspension.
With any truck its best to weigh front and rear axles separately. That way you know how much in the bed payload the truck can safely handle.
Sounds like a 6.5k dry hitch weight = a 6500 lb dry trailer weight and add a 5k CCC = a 10k GVWR + trailer.
Not enough truck if thats the case.
JIMNLIN, Right on!
I might add that with a 2014 the payload number likely is no longer accurate as anything added to the truck since it rolled off the assembly line has reduced it.
