Another Towing Post
I know there are a million towing posts out there but I wanted to get your guys input with a little more specific information. I have a f-150 with max tow of around 7200 lbs. Currently have a 26 f...
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jhelms89 wrote:kerrlakeRoo wrote:
OK some info is missing
Truck maxes out towing at 7200
what is trucks payload cap?
A 7000 lb trailer should have a tongue weight of about 1000 lbs, do you have the payload for that with other passengers, gear in bed etc?
You use the truck as a daily driver, and dont want a 3/4 ton. But another F-150 properly equipped can tow 10700 and carry up to 2300 lbs. So the possibility of upgrading to an eco boost with higher capacities is available should your current truck disappoint you in its towing after a few trips, or if you decide to make some longer , more ardurous trips in the future.
payload is 1586. tongue of trailer is 525. the upgrade to a new ecoboost vs f250 is definitely in my thought process.
Since you had added that the family often drives separately, You are likely fine. Carrying the whole family, and two kids have a way of becoming 3,,, 4,,, or more with friends tagging along, weight could be an issue in the future, so it's good that you are thinking that way.
As long as your truck has a brake controller you are comfortable with and the WDH and sway control mentioned earlier, I would use it cautiously , as is , for a couple of trips with an eye to a future upgrade.
Thats my opinion at least, and we all know how much those are worth.
Happy motorin
