2013 Ford Ecoboost towing capacity
We have recently purchased this truck with the maximum tow package & are now looking for a travel trailer. One is the Jayco Eagle with a dry weight of 6305 GVWR of 8500. The 2nd trailer is a Dutchma...
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As I have recently discovered/realized...(see thread - http://forums.goodsamclub.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/27182763.cfm
How much we can tow in our 1/2 tons, is not the real problem...it's the ability to have passengers and "stuff" in our truck WHILE we are towing.
HOWEVER, with that said...I believe we must pay attention to the weight on our axles...that explains, why I am able to tow my 2009 Keystone Laredo 29 bhs (potentially 7900 lbs and the 700-800 lbs on my hitch) I still had 600 or so pounds to go on my axles. We have traveled close to 3000 miles comfortably, i believe now I will pack most of the items in the camper, that I used to put in the bed of my truck. I will leave the truck for me and the family.
With that said, since we are going to be "lifers" for camping, our next truck will probably be a super duty so we can get any camper we want. :)
How much we can tow in our 1/2 tons, is not the real problem...it's the ability to have passengers and "stuff" in our truck WHILE we are towing.
HOWEVER, with that said...I believe we must pay attention to the weight on our axles...that explains, why I am able to tow my 2009 Keystone Laredo 29 bhs (potentially 7900 lbs and the 700-800 lbs on my hitch) I still had 600 or so pounds to go on my axles. We have traveled close to 3000 miles comfortably, i believe now I will pack most of the items in the camper, that I used to put in the bed of my truck. I will leave the truck for me and the family.
With that said, since we are going to be "lifers" for camping, our next truck will probably be a super duty so we can get any camper we want. :)
