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JIMBO8766
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Jul 20, 2017

Looking for a ultra lite

Have a 2002 F-150 4.2L v6. What is out there that it could handle??
Newbie!
  • There are many many choices in the 17-19' box that would suit that truck.
  • A quick check indicates you have somewhere
    between 1700 and 2000 lb payload capacity and
    between 4500 and 5500 towing capacity.
    The lower number is with 3.31 gears the higher with 3.55
    So as a generalization look for a Travel trailer up to a maximum GVWR of 4500 with the 3.31 or 5500 with 3.55 gears,
    with a tongue weight of no more than about 700.
    That means a small trailer with an ultralight, maybe a 21' box, better chance you will be limited to under 19'.
    Hopefully this helps.