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MFL wrote:There is no problem with pulling anywhere you want at 100 percent of max payload. Max mean exactly what it says.goducks10 wrote:
You'll be around 7000lbs by the time you load up propane, batteries, food, clothes and gear. Maybe more. Tongue weight will be around 900-950lbs. It will be a load with the 3.31 gears. BTDT with a 2010 F150 5.4 and 3.73 gears. I know the 5.4 is down on power some compared to the 5.0 but with the 3.73 gears I'm betting it pulled as strong. You'll be in 5th and 4th most of the time, which is not that big of a deal. BUT @33' long and weighing 7000lbs it will move that truck around. Especially with the stock P rated tires which have squishy sidewalls to give the truck a nice soft ride.
If you do get that TT you should invest in a top quality weight distribution hitch. Something with built in sway control.
JMHO but I wouldn't want to tow that heavy and long of a TT with that truck for longer distances. I would do the shorter trips like 50-75 miles one way. But if you're planning on doing some long distance traveling like 2-3 days of traveling then I would suggest something smaller or a bigger truck.
You should also check your CCC sticker on the door jamb. Lots of times trucks with the lower gears have lower payloads. If you're in the 12-1400 range and drop 900lbs on the rear of the truck you won't have much left for passengers and gear in the truck.
Good post here! Truck will work for a weekender that stays close to home, but not best for long distance towing.
Jerry
โOct-23-2016 03:41 PM
mike5150 wrote:mbopp wrote:
Short story - not enough truck. It's not about the tow rating, it's about payload and especially rear axle rating. And this is compounded by the fact this is a S-crew - how many people and how much gear are you hauling?
What's the yellow payload sticker on the driver's door frame say for your rating?
The yellow Sticker Door Jam says The combined weight of occupants and card go should never exceed 1661 lbs Is that the magic number for total hitch weight of TT and passengers and gear If so does
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โOct-23-2016 02:50 PM
mbopp wrote:
Short story - not enough truck. It's not about the tow rating, it's about payload and especially rear axle rating. And this is compounded by the fact this is a S-crew - how many people and how much gear are you hauling?
What's the yellow payload sticker on the driver's door frame say for your rating?
โOct-23-2016 02:42 PM
goducks10 wrote:
You'll be around 7000lbs by the time you load up propane, batteries, food, clothes and gear. Maybe more. Tongue weight will be around 900-950lbs. It will be a load with the 3.31 gears. BTDT with a 2010 F150 5.4 and 3.73 gears. I know the 5.4 is down on power some compared to the 5.0 but with the 3.73 gears I'm betting it pulled as strong. You'll be in 5th and 4th most of the time, which is not that big of a deal. BUT @33' long and weighing 7000lbs it will move that truck around. Especially with the stock P rated tires which have squishy sidewalls to give the truck a nice soft ride.
If you do get that TT you should invest in a top quality weight distribution hitch. Something with built in sway control.
JMHO but I wouldn't want to tow that heavy and long of a TT with that truck for longer distances. I would do the shorter trips like 50-75 miles one way. But if you're planning on doing some long distance traveling like 2-3 days of traveling then I would suggest something smaller or a bigger truck.
You should also check your CCC sticker on the door jamb. Lots of times trucks with the lower gears have lower payloads. If you're in the 12-1400 range and drop 900lbs on the rear of the truck you won't have much left for passengers and gear in the truck.
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