CAT Scale numbers (still a newbie to towing)
I had my tow vehicle and trailer weighed today on a CAT scale today. Steer Axle - 3220 lbs Drive Axle - 4320 lbs Trailer Axle - 6040 lbs The UVW of the trailer is 6204 lbs but we do have a coup...
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I am approaching 30,000 tow miles on my F-150 in three years and an additional 46,000 miles of day to day driving miles. I replaced the original P tires with the exact same set of P rated Wranglers. I also replaced the rear shocks at 50,000 miles with Bilsteins. My TT crosses the scale at a weigh of 6200 to 6400 lbs with about 750 lbs on the tongue.
When we travel we set the Blue Ox to 8 or 9 links depending on how it is loaded. I always set the TT level or slightly nose down. It has 750 lbs. bars.
When towing I run 40 psi in the tire rather than the 32 lbs on the door jamb.
According to the CAT scales I am near my max cargo but the E-boost engine and towing package works fine.
Keep in mind that running a vehicle at or near its ratings is going to increase the wear and tear. There is not much you can do about that, except buy a bigger vehicle.
When we travel we set the Blue Ox to 8 or 9 links depending on how it is loaded. I always set the TT level or slightly nose down. It has 750 lbs. bars.
When towing I run 40 psi in the tire rather than the 32 lbs on the door jamb.
According to the CAT scales I am near my max cargo but the E-boost engine and towing package works fine.
Keep in mind that running a vehicle at or near its ratings is going to increase the wear and tear. There is not much you can do about that, except buy a bigger vehicle.
