Pulling a 12,000 lb 5th wheel with F150
Here's a situation that's sure to get mixed responses: I'm in a situation where I will likely be living in my trailer for several years. I currently have a 30ish foot travel trailer and a F150. S...
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Dog Folks wrote:TomG2 wrote:
Four pages and people are still giving advice without knowing the payload capacity of the tow vehicle. Maybe I missed it.
Don't need to actually walk out in front of a bus to know it is not a good idea.
According to Ford, the latest (2014) and best towing capacity for any F-150 is just over 11,000. Most recommendations are under 9,000.
Payload capacity or not, the vehicle is way over towing capability.
As other posts have mentioned, it is not if the truck can pull it but if the truck stop it. Just because it can, doesn't mean it should.
Last I checked, the truck brakes stop the truck, the trailer brakes stop the trailer. Does not matter the size of truck, be it a 15 or a 25 or a 35.
Many of you have not seen on of the last posts by the OP, it appears as if he will be hiring someone to move the trailer.
Marty
