TT Weight limits: theory and reality
There are a ton of threads here regarding the proper matching of TV and TT. Based on what I learned here, I made a very expensive decision to upgrade my brand new 1/2 ton to a 1 ton TV so that I would...
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jaycocreek wrote:
If you do your homework, you will see the 11, 200 pound towing capacity applies to the 2014 F-150 Super crew 4x4 that lots of people drive.
Sorry for the Ford commercial but it is the leader in so-called 1/2 ton truck's for towing and payload and more than capable to tow within its specs. It is linked to this site..http://www.rv.net/sharedcode/ford/
Everyone is pushing 3/4 tons to pull stuff an f-150 can pull with ease.
Ouch....:)
But only when equipped with both max. tow and HD payload packages. Those numbers are not for the everyday F150's you find on the lot.
I am not anti Ford or Anti 1/2 ton. The marketing departments like to blur the information and create confusion.
In the end lots of people think all F150's are capable of these high rating when it is actually very few. For the most part you need to order the F150 to get the maximum ratings. You are unlikely to find one equipped that way on the lot.
Actual 2014 F150 Fords spec. Not the condensed trailer life guide version
