TT questions from a first-timer
Hi everyone - I'm researching travel trailers and want to ensure I'm getting off on the right foot - and this site seems to be a wealth of information. My goal is to purchase either a travel trailer o...
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OzBoz wrote:
2013 Ford F-150 5.0 V8
Tow package (including electronic trailer brake controller, electronic sway control)
3.55 rear axle ratio
157" wheelbase
Weight carrying hitch
- max tongue: 500 lbs
- max gross trailer weight: 5000 lbs
GVWR: 7350 lbs.
GCWR: 13,500 lbs
Question 1: According to Ford, my truck can handle a max of 7500 lbs max load trailer weight. So does that mean I need a weight distributing hitch to handle that, given the data above?
Yes, on the WD hitch ! The most important number is the GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating - load truck plus loaded trailer). IMHO, 13,500 lbs. is a highly optimistic number !! I would want that number to be under 10,000 lbs.
I am very surprised at that axle ratio. Typically Ford would install a 3.73 axle with the HD Trailer Tow Package. If you feel short of power, you can upgrade that.
