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Allan_Anderson's avatar
Mar 18, 2019

Will it?

Ok, So I have a 2011 F150 Platinum Super Crew Tow value of 7700 LB. 5.5 foot bed, 5.0 engine 4x4 2 inch leveling kit with 35x12.50x20 10 ply tires.
I am thinking of purchasing a Jayco 29RLS that is 32.5 feet long empty weight 7100 lb. and gross weight of 9250 lb.

Thanks

19 Replies

  • Then you should have a tow rating of 9.1k if it is a 6.5 bed or 9.3k if it is a 5.5 bed according to Ford. I would still re-gear it before towing that much though.

    Unless you are looking for a reason to upgrade trucks, then tell the wife it only tows 7.7k and you need a new one. I won't tell ;)
  • Hmm, that is odd. According to Fords body builder, towing guide, and brochure for that year, all of the 3.73 rear ratio configurations in a 4x4 5.0L crew cab are rated above 9.1k. Only the 3.55 rear ends are 7.7k.
  • The max an F150 5.0 4x4 Crew Cab can tow in that year is 9,300 lbs with a 3.73 rear end. The 3.55 rear end is rated at 7,700 with all else being the same but the rear end gear ratio. Maybe a 4.10 gear swap might put you where you need to be.
  • Sounds like you'll be way over, and 35" tires will make it even worse as far as towing power goes.