Interpreting Manufacturers specs.
I was reviewing the Ford towing specs for my 2011 F-150. With the factory installed hitch it is rated at 5000 lbs. towing capacity and 500 lbs. tongue weight. With WD hitch the tongue weight incre...
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I guess what was confusing to me was the fact that their “Conventional and 5th Wheel Towing” chart lists my truck’s maximum loaded trailer weight at 9800 lbs. with the towing package options on my vehicle, while their “Hitch Receiver Weight Capacity” indicated a 11,300 lbs.
However, as suggested, further reading of the particulars, shows that the 11,300 lbs. may exceed the maximum load; and one should refer to the towing chart for the max rating.
Therefore, by redistributing the weight, a WD hitch would raise towing capacity from 5000 lbs. to 9800 lbs. and my tongue weight from 500 lbs. to 980 lbs. Fortunately, my max loaded trailer weight is limited 7700 lbs. but I still like to have an understanding of the numbers.
As they say “The devil is in the details”.
However, as suggested, further reading of the particulars, shows that the 11,300 lbs. may exceed the maximum load; and one should refer to the towing chart for the max rating.
Therefore, by redistributing the weight, a WD hitch would raise towing capacity from 5000 lbs. to 9800 lbs. and my tongue weight from 500 lbs. to 980 lbs. Fortunately, my max loaded trailer weight is limited 7700 lbs. but I still like to have an understanding of the numbers.
As they say “The devil is in the details”.
