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LeBout
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Oct 26, 2019

Questions about pulling a fifth-wheel with a half ton TV

I know from getting Trailer Life Magazine that there are half-ton towable 5th Wheels being made, but what I don't know is if they are practical. And I have a short bed F-150 (Supercrew) and although I...
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wing_zealot
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Oct 27, 2019
theoldwizard1 wrote:
The option list for towing on the F150 is long and complicated. Maximum towing can only be achieved with the right combination. Because you have a Supercrew you need to know your LOADED vehicle weight and rear axle ratio.

Refer to page 15 of the Ford 2013 Towing Guide
complicated? All you have to say is you want the " heavy duty payload package". And while your at it, get the towing mirrors also.

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