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cliiff
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Nov 26, 2015

Newbie Question on 2016 F150 2.7L SuperCab 3.55 4x4

Hello Here are the specs on my truck. 2015 F150 4x4 SuperCab 145" wheelbase 2.7L V6 EcoBoost Engine Elec. 6-speed auto w/tow mod. Hill-Start Assist, Outboard Mounted Rear Shocks, Trailer Sway C...
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cliiff
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Nov 26, 2015
bid_time wrote:
First question, yes 5100 lbs. Max
2. Yes, putting it in the TT will only add a small percentage to tongue weight.
3. No, you can tow up to 100% of your vehicle ratings as long as you don't exceed any. Why would they give you a max rating then tell you you're only supposed to tow at 80% of it?

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That's what I thought. Why specify a rating if you then need to use only 80% of it!?
Sounds like that Old Wive's Tale floats around a lot.

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