What trailer wt could I tow safely?

2edgesword wrote:

Jebby14 wrote:
payload is going to limit you. check your door sticker to get payload, subtract weight of everything in the truck (gear and people) and any aftermarket accessories added, then subtract weight of your hitch (usually 90 ish lbs). whatever is left is approximately your available tongue weight which should be around 13 percent of trailer weight (I say work with 15 for safety factor)

example

1800 lbs payload
- 500 lbs passangers
-200 lbs gear
- 90 lbs hitch
=1010 lbs
1010/.15=6733.3 lbs max loaded trailer weight.

this is a good place to start

Actually there are a number of 2018 F-150 5L configurations that have payloads in the 3,000 lbs range so payload may not be an issue.

True. But, my understanding is that those max payload trucks are hard to find on the dealer's lot. Usually they have to be ordered. Also, you can move up to an F-250 for not much more than a tricked out half ton.