Ready for new TT (I think)
Wife and I are doing our homework preparing to purchase our first TT. We will be pulling it with a F150 5.4 V8 (Modified), 138” wheel base. Our max tow weight is 8000 pound unless I re-gear to 3:73 ge...
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RBPerry wrote:
First I want to thank all of you for your helpful responses. My GVW is 6600 pounds leaving me with 1840 of payload, now that is what the book states. The empty hitch weight is 634#, I'm will be using weight distribution hitch. The engine is a fresh 5.4 (I built it) with hotter cams and supercharger, but can't use full boost because trans gets too hot. I just acquired a six speed trans that I may replace the 4 speed with, so power isn't an issue.
I appreciate the opinions on the air bags, they are good for 2000# so I may pass on them, but I would like the truck to ride level if that is realistic.
It is just my wife and I and small dog that will be traveling, we will be adding a small generator, but other than that not a lot of extra weight.
Again, thank you all for your wisdom and advice.
The GVWR is 6600? What year and cab configuration? 3.55 rear end? Whats the GCVWR? I have a 2002 crew cab and mine is 6850. My truck is pushing 6k depending on the amount of people. I pull a 6k loaded trailer just fine with mine. My motor is all stock. I would go much heavier with my setup. I think you will be fine pulling that load as long as you don't go too crazy loading up the trailer. They get heavy pretty fast. I would recommend E rated tires.
Good luck and enjoy the ride.
I would wait on the airbags to see if you need them.
