I think I goofed.
I had a Nissan Xterra pulling a KZ Sportsmen Classic 19BH. The Xterra pulled the camper with no problems in the power side of things as it was rated to pull 5000 pounds and the camper loaded was pushi...
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Even though a 'pickup', this is the low end spec version that is
discussed often...as many confuse the other dozen or more F150's
Best to use their GVWR, RGAWR and GCWR as reference...marketing badging
changes from model year to model year...but the Ratings does NOT
Here is a good site to check all the F150 offerings on one site
2001 F150 Specifications
Key spec that I'd look at if considering a purchase would highlight
this year and class 'half ton' shows a RGAWR range from 3.8K to 5.3K
A 1,400 lb difference for payload, hitch and tongue weights (look
at the "rear axle specifications" area
Then another telling area are the tire class offered or married to
a sub-class of these F150's. Notice that some are 'P' class
(lowest and are 'Passenger' tires that must be de-rated a min of 9%
when used on pickup trucks)
That scenario continues and showing/telling on which F150 is in
discussion...grocery getter (car) to TV
Note saying bad...just pointing out the specification & HOW2 metrics
in weighing which one to get...of course too late for this OP and
hope a good source for future buyers (lurkers)
The OP can change the diff ratio to a higher numeric and assume his
'tow package' has the right stuff to go along with that better towing
ratio...also note that MPG will drop when driving empty and might
even go up when towing...as the ICE won't be working as hard
Also for the OP...you can check the diff ratio (both 2WD and 4WD)
by this method:
Tape a length of string to the drive shaft...at it's lowest point
Roll the vehicle one tire rev using the valve stem as reference.
Whole turns of string on the drive shaft is the whole number of
the diff ratio. 3 turns means a 3.08, 3.54, 3.73 etc
Fractions of a turn are the rest of the diff ratio. If 3/4 of a
turn, then a 3.73. If half a turn, then a 3.54, etc
Remove the string when done (gotta say that as on another forum and
here in the past)...got yelled at for not saying that, guess they
wound up a bunch of string on their drive shaft... :S
discussed often...as many confuse the other dozen or more F150's
Best to use their GVWR, RGAWR and GCWR as reference...marketing badging
changes from model year to model year...but the Ratings does NOT
Here is a good site to check all the F150 offerings on one site
2001 F150 Specifications
Key spec that I'd look at if considering a purchase would highlight
this year and class 'half ton' shows a RGAWR range from 3.8K to 5.3K
A 1,400 lb difference for payload, hitch and tongue weights (look
at the "rear axle specifications" area
Then another telling area are the tire class offered or married to
a sub-class of these F150's. Notice that some are 'P' class
(lowest and are 'Passenger' tires that must be de-rated a min of 9%
when used on pickup trucks)
That scenario continues and showing/telling on which F150 is in
discussion...grocery getter (car) to TV
Note saying bad...just pointing out the specification & HOW2 metrics
in weighing which one to get...of course too late for this OP and
hope a good source for future buyers (lurkers)
The OP can change the diff ratio to a higher numeric and assume his
'tow package' has the right stuff to go along with that better towing
ratio...also note that MPG will drop when driving empty and might
even go up when towing...as the ICE won't be working as hard
Also for the OP...you can check the diff ratio (both 2WD and 4WD)
by this method:
Tape a length of string to the drive shaft...at it's lowest point
Roll the vehicle one tire rev using the valve stem as reference.
Whole turns of string on the drive shaft is the whole number of
the diff ratio. 3 turns means a 3.08, 3.54, 3.73 etc
Fractions of a turn are the rest of the diff ratio. If 3/4 of a
turn, then a 3.73. If half a turn, then a 3.54, etc
Remove the string when done (gotta say that as on another forum and
here in the past)...got yelled at for not saying that, guess they
wound up a bunch of string on their drive shaft... :S
Rovito wrote:
These are the specs from Fords web site when I run the vin.
Primary Features
Build Date: 22.08.2001
Vehicle Line: F150
Body Style: Super Single Cab
Version: 150
Engine: Romeo V8 4.6 SOHC EFI
Transmission: 4R70W (AODE) 4-Speed Auto Trans
Drive: LHD RWD
Axle Ratio: 3.08
Emission: With 49 State Emission Requirements
Air Conditioning: Manual Air Conditioning
Territory: (+)"USA"
Paint: Oxford White
