attn: Weight Police

BulldawgFan wrote:
Ok, here is a topic to discuss...

I have a 2011 f250 crew cab lariat, 6.7l diesel, factory e rated michilens, rated at 3750# per tire at 80 psi cold.

According to ford tow guide, the truck will tow a 14,500 5th, although the way ford "dashes out" the tow guide it is certainly convoluted at best.

Now, though it states a 14,5k rating, my PAYLOAD rating maxes at 2049 lbs. Now, getting past the incredibly disappointing bs of that low number, these two numbers simply don't jive.

Explain please. And how is the tire rating at 2049 for payload when side walls read 3750 per?? Is it because the manufacturer recommends running at 65 instead of 80?

I have a 2011 f250 crew cab lariat, 6.7l diesel, factory e rated michilens, rated at 3750# per tire at 80 psi cold.

- That means that your 4 tires are capable of carrying 15k lbs regardless of your truck or trailer.

According to ford tow guide, the truck will tow a 14,500 5th, although the way ford "dashes out" the tow guide it is certainly convoluted at best.

- Is that the GCWR? The tow guide for 5th wheels is easy to understand, study it.

Now, though it states a 14,5k rating, my PAYLOAD rating maxes at 2049 lbs. Now, getting past the incredibly disappointing bs of that low number, these two numbers simply don't jive.

- Payload rating is how much junk you can haul which includes king pin weight, people, cargo, etc, not how much trailer you can tow.


Use google or bing to look up definitions for the words you are using. Study the tow guide to figure out how to use it.


Official Ford Tow Guide

Be sure to look at the table for 5th wheel towing.