Modern 1/2 ton tow vehicle question
Hey all, Our family was active on RV.net and camping for a while but we moved on to new hobbies. Now we're picking it back up again. In the past we towed a heavy 30' Arctic Fox and dirt bikes in...
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Ford markets several F150 trucks like these. They all can have the max tow option.
#1. 7850 gvwr...4800 rawr....2500 lb approx in the bed payload.
#2. 7600 gvwr...4550 rawr... 2200 lb approx in the bed payload
#3. 7050 gvwr...4050 rawr... 1800 lb approx in the bed payload
#4. 6800 gvwr...3800 rawr...1500 lb approx in the bed payload.
Max tow option
Available on XL, XLT, LARIAT, King Ranch®, and Platinum models.
Includes:
• 3.55 Electronic-locking rear-axle
• 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness
• 36 Gallon fuel tank
• Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• Engine oil cooler
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Tailgate LED
• Smart Trailer Tow Connector (standard on LARIAT and higher)
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
• Upgraded front stabilizer bar
• Upgraded rear bumper
Requires 3.5L EcoBoost® engine.
Does not include Trailer Tow Mirrors. Trailer Tow Mirrors are a standalone option and must be ordered separately.
Max GCWR/Max Tow achieved on SuperCrew® when equipped with 20-inch Wheels. This configuration will also come equipped with max springs, steering gear, and upgraded stabilizer bar.
RV trailers hitch weight sits in the bed which places all the weight over the rear axle. Your old F250 had 6000 lb rawr and was good for over 3200 lbs payload in the bed.
The F150 with the highest load carrying ability has a 4800 rawr. No where near the load carrying ability as your old F250.
There is no F150 that can carry 2800 lbs or especially 3200 lbs in the bed. About the most the 4800 rawr on a F150 can carry is around 2500 lbs in the bed.... depending on truck selections.
Roughly figure how much weight your going to carry in the truck and how much actual hitch load your going to add. Don't use trailers dry weights for these calculations.
#1. 7850 gvwr...4800 rawr....2500 lb approx in the bed payload.
#2. 7600 gvwr...4550 rawr... 2200 lb approx in the bed payload
#3. 7050 gvwr...4050 rawr... 1800 lb approx in the bed payload
#4. 6800 gvwr...3800 rawr...1500 lb approx in the bed payload.
Max tow option
Available on XL, XLT, LARIAT, King Ranch®, and Platinum models.
Includes:
• 3.55 Electronic-locking rear-axle
• 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness
• 36 Gallon fuel tank
• Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• Engine oil cooler
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Tailgate LED
• Smart Trailer Tow Connector (standard on LARIAT and higher)
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
• Upgraded front stabilizer bar
• Upgraded rear bumper
Requires 3.5L EcoBoost® engine.
Does not include Trailer Tow Mirrors. Trailer Tow Mirrors are a standalone option and must be ordered separately.
Max GCWR/Max Tow achieved on SuperCrew® when equipped with 20-inch Wheels. This configuration will also come equipped with max springs, steering gear, and upgraded stabilizer bar.
RV trailers hitch weight sits in the bed which places all the weight over the rear axle. Your old F250 had 6000 lb rawr and was good for over 3200 lbs payload in the bed.
The F150 with the highest load carrying ability has a 4800 rawr. No where near the load carrying ability as your old F250.
There is no F150 that can carry 2800 lbs or especially 3200 lbs in the bed. About the most the 4800 rawr on a F150 can carry is around 2500 lbs in the bed.... depending on truck selections.
Roughly figure how much weight your going to carry in the truck and how much actual hitch load your going to add. Don't use trailers dry weights for these calculations.
