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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gmcsmoke wrote:dockmasterdave wrote:
For a travel trailer, reduce the manufacturer's rating by at least 1/3.
I've recently discovered how much wind drag isn't figured into those numbers. I'd guess a TT about 8,000 would be a comfortable tow.
so if you have a 3/4 ton truck with a 10k towing rating you should only tow 6700 pounds?
Or if I have a dually rated to tow 22,300 pounds I should only tow 14K?
I think your blanket statement is a little off.
I've not discovered what dockmaterdave has...guess you haven't either Larry, huh:)
Jim
