F150 5th wheel towing possible ugrades
Hi everyone.
I Know this question has been asked a thousand times. But asking you to help me and many others who will try to responsibly and safely pull this off. No pun intended.
I see people asking this question half ton pulling a 30' plus 5th wheel.
Even I know thats asking to much.
Here is my setup.
2011 F150 Lariat 145"
6.2l 3.73
Max tow package
LT275/65 r18
GCWR 17100
GVWR 7700
Curb weight 5866
Payload 1770
FGAWR 3750
RGAWR 4050
Tow capacity 11100
Gas Cargo 2 adults 2 dogs 700
5th Airborne sidewinder 176
2014 Keystone Springdale 242fwrlssr
Dry 6200
Payload 1855
Hitch weight 1055
I have Not been a scale YET!
So these numbers are only what I used to determine that I could safely with confidently run this setup.
Having said that.... I wouldnt been asking the question if I didnt have some thoughts on How do I go about this.
I have the best rated half ton for pulling heavy loads.
I bought one of the shortest n lightest 5th wheel I could find in the setup we were looking for.
But Im riding the edge of max payload capacity in the truck. I know I can load the trailer with all the gear needed for trips and still be under GCWR and tow and trailer payload capacity.
My questions are.
Am I Wrong?
Can I take some of hitch pin weight off by loading trailer accordingly?
Can I change/add suspension parts to help payload? If so what?
I think OEM brake setup is more the adequate. (assuming that I stay under GCWR). If not why and what do I change?
Any other related thoughts are welcome.
I understand that bigger is always better talking about tow vehicle!
But there are going to more n more half tons pulling 5th wheels. Truck manufactors are loading up these trucks with hp, HD brakes, suspensions etc. These trucks specs rival 3/4 tons of years past.
So Please help me and others who are attempting to pull Reasonable weighted and length 5th wheels.
Ok all yours
I Know this question has been asked a thousand times. But asking you to help me and many others who will try to responsibly and safely pull this off. No pun intended.
I see people asking this question half ton pulling a 30' plus 5th wheel.
Even I know thats asking to much.
Here is my setup.
2011 F150 Lariat 145"
6.2l 3.73
Max tow package
LT275/65 r18
GCWR 17100
GVWR 7700
Curb weight 5866
Payload 1770
FGAWR 3750
RGAWR 4050
Tow capacity 11100
Gas Cargo 2 adults 2 dogs 700
5th Airborne sidewinder 176
2014 Keystone Springdale 242fwrlssr
Dry 6200
Payload 1855
Hitch weight 1055
I have Not been a scale YET!
So these numbers are only what I used to determine that I could safely with confidently run this setup.
Having said that.... I wouldnt been asking the question if I didnt have some thoughts on How do I go about this.
I have the best rated half ton for pulling heavy loads.
I bought one of the shortest n lightest 5th wheel I could find in the setup we were looking for.
But Im riding the edge of max payload capacity in the truck. I know I can load the trailer with all the gear needed for trips and still be under GCWR and tow and trailer payload capacity.
My questions are.
Am I Wrong?
Can I take some of hitch pin weight off by loading trailer accordingly?
Can I change/add suspension parts to help payload? If so what?
I think OEM brake setup is more the adequate. (assuming that I stay under GCWR). If not why and what do I change?
Any other related thoughts are welcome.
I understand that bigger is always better talking about tow vehicle!
But there are going to more n more half tons pulling 5th wheels. Truck manufactors are loading up these trucks with hp, HD brakes, suspensions etc. These trucks specs rival 3/4 tons of years past.
So Please help me and others who are attempting to pull Reasonable weighted and length 5th wheels.
Ok all yours
