F150 asa TV for 5th wheel
I need some opinions on the F150 as a 5th wheel puller. I am looking to upgrade my TV. I have a 03 Duramax. {I don't think I can afford to go diesel again. Looking at the F150 as a tow and be our mai...
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demiles wrote:
FYI, The maximum pin weight you will find on a 2017-2018 F150 is 1755 lbs. Ford doesn’t come right out and list max pin weight but it is 15% of the TWR of the truck regardless of available payload. So even if you have 2300 lbs of payload Ford says you can’t use that for pin or hitch weight, only truck payload. I contacted them directly and this is Ford’s explanation of how it works not mine.
That's because there still needs to be payload available for a driver and cargo.
I agree, though the F150 is a fine tow vehicle, it's not the best choice for a 30 foot long bunkhouse 5er. The OP has 3 kids and a dog. That means a lot of additional stuff comes along.
Can you tow a 5er with an F150? Yes. Can you do it and be under all the ratings? Yes. Will the OP be under all his ratings with the 5er in his sig and a family of 5 (with a dog)? Not a chance.
