What does 11,000 lbs of towing capacity mean?
I'd like to buy a F-150 eco-boost while trying hard to understand all these spec numbers (for an Arctic Fox 27-5L): In a nutshell, can that truck safely do it? Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 7782 D...
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The 11,000# capacity is real for things like boats and utility trailers that don't have the tongue weight. This assumes of course that you have NOTHING and no one else but the driver in the cab.
The limitations of a 1/2 ton are the tongue weight restriction (usually 1k - 1200#), axle ratings, and payload. A travel trailer will run those out pretty fast and not come near to the tow rating of 11,000#. This is why they make 3/4 and 1 ton models. Bigger payload, bigger axle capacity, and heavier tongue limit.
Thanks, but my repair costs on a 1/2 ton are a lot cheaper than yours... And I don't need that big of a trailer, not yet anyway! :p
X2 on the payload!
The limitations of a 1/2 ton are the tongue weight restriction (usually 1k - 1200#), axle ratings, and payload. A travel trailer will run those out pretty fast and not come near to the tow rating of 11,000#. This is why they make 3/4 and 1 ton models. Bigger payload, bigger axle capacity, and heavier tongue limit.
easycamper wrote:
If you're buying a new truck anyway you might as well go big and get an F-350.
You'll want the published hitch weight to be well within the trucks payload capacity so you have room for passengers and any other cargo.
Thanks, but my repair costs on a 1/2 ton are a lot cheaper than yours... And I don't need that big of a trailer, not yet anyway! :p
X2 on the payload!
