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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Hope the OP and others wanting to learn what the heck or HOW2 now sees that, that
MTWR is totally out of context without the other metrics or attributes to the
whole towing ratings system
Many of those attributes are not shown, nor understood but for a few
who took the time to find out...or stumbled upon.
Then go back to a forever comment: decide if you believe in the ratings systems or not
If not, then do whatever, but know that you have taken the OEM(s) off the liability hook
If yes, then read up and learn how it works. Plus note that there are many, many
ratings systems. Some by the OEM and others by regulatory agencies
MTWR is totally out of context without the other metrics or attributes to the
whole towing ratings system
Many of those attributes are not shown, nor understood but for a few
who took the time to find out...or stumbled upon.
Then go back to a forever comment: decide if you believe in the ratings systems or not
If not, then do whatever, but know that you have taken the OEM(s) off the liability hook
If yes, then read up and learn how it works. Plus note that there are many, many
ratings systems. Some by the OEM and others by regulatory agencies
