FORD F-150 AXLE RATIO CHOICE
My new trailer (Keystone 26RBS) weighs only 6600 lbs + cargo. I’m about to order a 2021 Ford F-150 equipped as follows: V6 3.5 engine Standard (not Max) Trailer Towing Package. This truck has a 10...
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1st off you'll need the Max Trailer Package (53C comes with a 36 gal gas tank) you'll need that cause your mpg's will drop to the 9 mpg range, 2nd dry brochure tongue weight is 880 lbs. Add all the stuff that goes in front of the axles and you'll be pushing 1000 lbs or more for tongue weight.
You'll need a high payload rating in the 1800-2000 lb range if you pack stuff in the truck and are taking passengers. The higher the payload rating the more stable the truck will be.
Your TT will more than likely be around 7600 lbs loaded and at 30' long it will be a load for you 1/2 ton truck.
I would opt for the 3.55 at a minimum and if I could I'd go 3.73.
Not to go weight police but IMO a 3/4 ton gas would be much easier.
won't get the empty mpg's but the tow experience will be much more relaxed.
1st off you'll need the Max Trailer Package (53C comes with a 36 gal gas tank) you'll need that cause your mpg's will drop to the 9 mpg range, 2nd dry brochure tongue weight is 880 lbs. Add all the stuff that goes in front of the axles and you'll be pushing 1000 lbs or more for tongue weight.
You'll need a high payload rating in the 1800-2000 lb range if you pack stuff in the truck and are taking passengers. The higher the payload rating the more stable the truck will be.
Your TT will more than likely be around 7600 lbs loaded and at 30' long it will be a load for you 1/2 ton truck.
I would opt for the 3.55 at a minimum and if I could I'd go 3.73.
Not to go weight police but IMO a 3/4 ton gas would be much easier.
won't get the empty mpg's but the tow experience will be much more relaxed.
