Tongue Weight Rating
Hello, We are buying a trailer for our daughter and son-in-law. They now have a Ford Expedition with 8,900# tow rating. 80% of that is 7,120#, but they should stay below 7,000# loaded (5,500 to 6...
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Seattle Lion wrote:The online 2014 F-150 owners manual states:
If this is correct, the calculation that the TV manufacturer makes does not consider the weight of the WDH since it does not contribute to the tongue weight of the trailer, but does add to the weight of the TV. Am I finally getting it?
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle
1. Start with the gross combined weight rating for your vehicle model and axle ratio. See the previous charts.
2. Subtract all of the following that apply to your vehicle:
• Vehicle curb weight
• Hitch hardware weight, such as a draw bar, ball, locks or weight distributing hardware
• Driver weight
• Passenger(s) weight
• Payload, cargo and luggage weight
• Aftermarket equipment weight.
This equals the maximum loaded trailer weight for this combination.
So, yes, it does appear that Ford (I don't know about others) considers a WDH to be part of the weight of the truck.
Ron
