Towing capicity 2008 F150 HD
I am looking at purchasing a 2018 Heartland North Trail 24BHS and was wanting to get feedback on the ability of my 2008 Ford F150 Harley Davidson AWD, SB to pull this safely. TT weight is listed at 53...
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APT wrote:
Ford Fleet towing guide
Looks like the ratings are very low for the AWD models, lower than the dry ratings of the proposed TT. Otherwise, the rest of the truck is capable. You have no warranty. The truck is 10 years old. It's really your call whether you accept accelerated wear on the AWD components and/or tires.
Umm.. NO
READ THE FINE PRINT BELOW THE CHARTS FOLKS.
For those who seem to wish to skip the fine print here it is..
"(1) Reduce GCWR and Maximum Trailer Weight by 500 lbs. on models with 18" or 20" wheels.
(2) Optional Ford Harley-Davidsonâ„¢ Package and Lariat Limited.
(3) Requires Heavy Duty Payload Package.
(4) Available with XLT Trim and LT245/75R17E A/T BSW tires only.
(5) Available with XL Trim and LT245/70R17E A/T BSW tires only.
Note:
Trailer tongue load weight should be 10-15% of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduced by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue load weight and weight
of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR.
These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label"
Please notice that tire size REDUCES the so called max.
Please note that TRIM AND OPTION PACKAGES REDUCE THE TOWING WEIGHT (I HIGHLIGHTED IN BOLD).
BEST PLACE TO START IS THE SAFETY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LABEL WHICH IS THE YELLOW STICKER WHICH GIVES THE AVAILABLE CARGO WEIGHT FOR THAT SPECIFIC VEHICLES CONFIGURATION.
The information is right on that vehicle and everyone likes to dance around it in order to justify going bigger..
