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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MFG. published 'max tow rating' numbers are a magical marketing number.......using 150# driver and stock truck.
Then in fine print they cover themselves.......
*Maximum trailer weights in pounds for properly equipped vehicles with no cargo
*May vary depending on model, trim and/or power train.
*Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight assumes a towing vehicle with any mandatory options, no cargo, tongue load of 10-15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15-25% (fifth-wheel trailer), and driver only (150 pounds).
*Weight of additional options, passengers, cargo and hitch must be deducted from this weight.
Tow Vehicle will run out of 'actual payload capacity' LONG before reaching that magical max tow rating number.
Then in fine print they cover themselves.......
*Maximum trailer weights in pounds for properly equipped vehicles with no cargo
*May vary depending on model, trim and/or power train.
*Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight assumes a towing vehicle with any mandatory options, no cargo, tongue load of 10-15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15-25% (fifth-wheel trailer), and driver only (150 pounds).
*Weight of additional options, passengers, cargo and hitch must be deducted from this weight.
Tow Vehicle will run out of 'actual payload capacity' LONG before reaching that magical max tow rating number.
