Cargo capacity

Mcrockett77 wrote:
I’m looking for some guidance as this is new to me. Based on what I read I bought a tounge weight scale and here are my numbers.

Suv: 2017 Expedition el
GVWR: 7760
Front: 3700 Rear GAWR: 4300
Heavy duty tow package
Lt tires
Sumo springs

Cargo Capacity: 1489


700 pounds in passengers and gear

Trailer

23’8

Weight 5500 (wet)
Tounge 725

Does cargo of 1489 count a driver and gas? Seems like I’m real close here. Thoughts?

The relevant numbers here are GVWR and GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating). In theory if you pull up on a scale with all 4 vehicle tires on it you should never be over your GVWR so everything in or supported by the vehicle counts.

If you put the vehicle and trailer on the scale you should never exceed GCWR. You would have to look up the Ford towing specs to get that number and instructions for setting up your weight distributing hitch.

You could make a good case that the rating are for the worst possible situation and that you exercise a little extra caution and go a little slower it is not terrible to go a little over.
2017 Ford towing guide

Too close for me and the WDH goes against payload. You violated the rule...buy or select the TT first then match a TV to the TT.

You can easily tow that camper, just make sure to have a good WDH and set it up correctly.

If you are looking at the door sticker, saying not to exceed 1489, that means your truck weighed 6271 as it left the factory, and anyone/anything added will count against the GVWR of 7760. Yes you are close, but doable IMO, since you say the trailer and tongue wts are wet.

The LT tires a plus too!

Jerry