Is this TT too much for my '15 F150?
I need to upgrade my TT to a larger one. I currently have a ’12 Jayco Whitehawk 27DSRL and am in the process of adopting two young kids. I want to get a bigger TT with bunkhouse. My tow vehicle is ...
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In my opinion the OP will be overloaded with that combination. It is really pushing a 1/2 ton.
From my experience a 5000 dry will weigh out around 6200 to 6600 lbs when loaded for a trip. At least that is what the scales say about my Dutchmen Lite.
Even with a WD hitch you will see about 700 lbs of TT weight gain on the back axle. Again, that is what the scales show.
My F-150 cargo capacity is 1400 lbs, two adults, a dog, truck cap, tools and camping gear are another 700 lbs. So, I have maxed out my F-150.
All this is actual scale weight not a guess or estimated. The combo pulls well on the flat or in the Rockies. In the last 15,000 miles, hard stops, swerve, nasty cross winds and truck buffets have not been an issue.
Like any piece of machinery, when used within its design limits, my 1/2 ton work fine. The more you overload it the less suitable to the task it becomes.
Contrary to popular belief "safe" is most often a function of the individual not the equipment.
From my experience a 5000 dry will weigh out around 6200 to 6600 lbs when loaded for a trip. At least that is what the scales say about my Dutchmen Lite.
Even with a WD hitch you will see about 700 lbs of TT weight gain on the back axle. Again, that is what the scales show.
My F-150 cargo capacity is 1400 lbs, two adults, a dog, truck cap, tools and camping gear are another 700 lbs. So, I have maxed out my F-150.
All this is actual scale weight not a guess or estimated. The combo pulls well on the flat or in the Rockies. In the last 15,000 miles, hard stops, swerve, nasty cross winds and truck buffets have not been an issue.
Like any piece of machinery, when used within its design limits, my 1/2 ton work fine. The more you overload it the less suitable to the task it becomes.
Contrary to popular belief "safe" is most often a function of the individual not the equipment.
