Need Advice - In a Pickle

[Hyfives5]

I have a 2013 (company-owned) F150 SuperCrew with the 5.0 V8, 3.31 gears and 145" WB. It has the tow package and integrated brake control system. Sine it's company-owned, there's no upgrading and no changing the gears, etc. The GCWR is stated at 13,500lbs with a curb weight of 5,254lbs. The tow capacity is stated at 8,000lbs.

I found a screaming deal on a 28ft. TT with with 5,770lbs shipping weight and a GVWR of 7,690lbs. The numbers on paper look decent, with about 1,000lbs of occupants/dogs/stuff & hitch in the truck and throwing another 1,000lbs in the TT for good measure and the numbers seem to indicate around a 800-1,000 left over for good measure.

Does all that sound right? Does anyone else two with the 5.0 in a similar configuration that can set my mind at ease a bit? I'm not new to towing, but my previous TT was around 7,500lbs - but towed with a V10 Excursion.

Need to make a decision quick on the TT. It really is a screaming deal for a 2014 model... Thanks in advance...

[msjdbman]

My comapany truck is a 2013 SuperCab 4x4 F-150 5.0 with 3.73 gears. It handles 7000-8000 with no problems. But I don`t think I`d want much more, and I really don`t think I`d like it much with 3.31`s. I have full personal use of my company truck, but since I have my fiver, I obviously choose to use my Duramax for my personal needs.

[Hyfives5]

The payload (on the sticker) is 1,619lbs. There's no issue with using the company vehicle for towing - and did check that with my boss, but thanks for everyones concern regarding job security...

I realize the numbers are close. I've always been a get more TV than you need for your TT type of person, but sometimes the "deal" clouds your judgement. I've decided to wait and pass on the deal...

I need to update my signature - since we sold our diesel pusher last year. Thanks for all the input.

[Tvov]

therink wrote:
Aside from possibly exceeding payload on the F150, the 3:31 axle will be your limiting factor and will likely give the 5.0 and transmission a work out. Personally, I would stick with TT with gvwr of 6500 or less with that truck.

First thing I saw was the 3:31 rear end. I wouldn't think that is a good ratio for towing anything substantial. You probably get pretty good fuel mileage for a full size pickup truck, though.

[therink]

Aside from possibly exceeding payload on the F150, the 3:31 axle will be your limiting factor and will likely give the 5.0 and transmission a work out. Personally, I would stick with TT with gvwr of 6500 or less with that truck.

[donn0128]

Will it tow it? Yes absolutely. Will you be happy pulling it? That is a question only you can answer. Consider going up a mountain grade at 20 MPH, or white knuckle ride going down the other side. Or god forbid a panic stop and you being pushed through an intersection.
Personally I think it just too much for a 1/2 ton. But thats only my opinion.

[Lantley]

Double post again something goofy is going on!

[Lantley]

Whats is the payload rating of ther truck. You gave lots of info but no payload rating?

[nevadanick]

I have had company trucks and was told to use them as my own, so i doubt thats the issue for him. He just wants to know if it will do the job.

[BigBaron]

I'm presuming it's your company. LOL
Ask the boss, first. (Your wife?) ROFL...

[SolidAxleDurang]

Pull the travel trailer with your motorhome and be the talk of the campground.

[maxwell11]

I am with EX on this one.
my son's company did not want employee's to even drop off the kids at school while driving the company truck.

much less pulling a travel trailer or other personal use with it.

check it out,

[Led_67]

Executive wrote:
Not sure what you're asking...If you're asking if you can tow the trailer with the company vehicle, I would say you'd better ask your boss as the companies insurance probably won't cover it...besides, it's not worth losing your job over...don't know too many companies that would allow what I assume you're asking....Dennis

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[Executive45]

Not sure what you're asking...If you're asking if you can tow the trailer with the company vehicle, I would say you'd better ask your boss as the companies insurance probably won't cover it...besides, it's not worth losing your job over...don't know too many companies that would allow what I assume you're asking....Dennis