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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Hybridhunter wrote:mbopp wrote:
Even with the Max Payload package the F150 won't cut it.
Some max payload packages have around 3000# capacity. So as the numbers go, a HD F150 Eco could definitely tow it.
Stopping? - The trailer brakes stop the trailer, and the truck brakes stop the truck
Power? - The Eco and the 6 speed puts as much or more power to the wheels than most HD gas trucks have EVER have. Only current trucks would have the same or more.
Handling? - Again, the HD comes with LT E rated tires, a thicker stronger frame, upgraded shocks and so on. Having driven a badly overloaded F150 HD in our fleet, I can attest to it's robust strength.
I am not suggesting it would be a good setup for full timers, but for the odd trip, it would probably work fine.
What is the max GCWR of the HD. 13,400 plus 6000 or so for the truck is most like way over the GCWR. Chris
