2018 F-150 hype....believe it or not?

demiles wrote:
“Bingo!!

The manufacturer designed and engineered the standard 1/2 to have enhanced towing and payloads capacity, and I believe they are capable of delivering just that.

You have these guys trying to convince newbies that the enhancements are basically a waste of engineering and your money, and just get a HD and forget it.

I'm not buying that. ”

The manufactures set TWR based on the SAE test method. That test method is a very controlled environment using a cargo trailer with a low CG and torsion suspension. The load is precisely positioned and scaled, this does not reflect how the average consumer will load and use the vehicle especially a RV. If you want proof just look at the laws of physics which says that with all else equal the heavier the trailer is in relation to the TV the lower the speed at which instability will occur. The ratings in compliance with SAE sets a damping ratio at a minimum 0.1 which dangerously close to critical speed.

Ok, with that, I should be fine towing a less than 9,000lbs TT with a 5,300 lbs TV that is rated to tow over 12,500lbs, with over 2,600 payload, and according to the specs on the specific F150 I intend on purchasing, I should have plenty of towing and payload capacities to spare.

The manufacture did their work and rated this vehicle to safety tow that trailer with plenty of capability to spare, but the only thing I heard from some weight police are doom and gloom, or poorly matched and at the limit towing experiences from older 1/2 ton. I'm placing my bet on the manufacturer, unless I hear compelling specifics.

Tell how your 12,500lbs tow rated and 2,600lb payload 1/2 ton TV handled your 8,000 to 10,000 lbs TT.

And also, based on what you stated, your 9,000 lbs 3/4 or 1 ton should be limited to 18,000lbs. 2lbs trailer per 1lbs truck ratio

You don't want to have too much trailer to TV ratio.