Jay Feather 22RB Alternatives

Thanks for all your replies, its given me confidence in the truck, looks like I'll stick with my original TT choice!

An older, high mileage 1/2 ton truck, towing at the limit of most ratings, would not be a good choice. Your truck is new, healthy, and very capable of towing up to all limits. I've driven a similar truck (not towing) with the 2.7 and was very impressed.

You know and understand the numbers. The GCVWR is a duty rating by the manufacturer, stating we will stand behind this drivetrain, when towing this additional wt. Since they will warranty that vehicle, at that number, I have to believe they are giving themselves a bit of wiggle room.

I'd get that trailer you like, get a good WDH, and if lots of towing in the mts, be sure to keep the trailer brakes adjusted properly. New trailers need a readjust in a very short time. Ford has a really good IBC, that is easy to use.

Jerry

I think your truck will be fine. You could spruce up the suspension a little if you want. Maybe add airbags or Sumosprings. Even your P rated tires are capable. That 2.7 is awesome. There's a youtube video of an F150 with a tuned 2.7 snapping the drive shaft while drag racing/towing.

Thanks for all your replies! I’ve got a 2020 F150 Screw 4x4 2.7L ecoboost. Max payload is 1590lbs. Curb weight is 5020lbs and GCVWR is 12,900lbs - that leaves just shy of 6300lbs for towing assuming I max the payload.

The 22rb is 5565 dry and 6500 gvw (approx 800lb tongue weight) which in theory isn’t a problem but my concern is that everything is very close to max. I’ve never towed that close to everything tipping the scales. I live pretty close to sea level and would be using it mostly in the Rockies which would be a several thousand feet elevation increase and from reading others experiences, you want to have a little more wiggle room to maintain control in those situations. What are your thoughts on this? Would a high quality WDH provide adequate control in this scenario or should I look for something smaller?

I’d like to add that I was originally in the market for an F-250 but my work heavily subsidized F-150s specifically and it was a no-brainer financially to go that route so I’m limited in sticking with the F-150.

Thanks for all your input!

- also thanks Wandering! I’ll have a look at the Clippers.

“only 935lb of cargo capacity in the trailer”

That’s terrible! No way you won’t overload that trailer. Don’t buy it.

Maybe the Coachmen clipper lines or this kz.
Happy hunting.

I'd be more concerned with having only 935lb of cargo capacity in the trailer.

The Jayco 212QB has a nice layout and dry weight of 4,400 pounds. Mine is 5,400 loaded but with only 5 gallons of fresh water.

What is it that worries you about using your truck up to its ratings?

You certainly know YOUR OWN comfort zone, but many F150s are capable of that trailer weight. The frontal design, and length of trailer, will make more difference than 5-6 hundred lbs.

What year, engine, model F150 do you have? Welcome to the forum!

Jerry