TV and Trailer Combo

[2014screw]

Hi everyone - new to the forum

Just purchased a 2014 F150 FX4 WB145" Tow package crew cab 5.0 liter V8
Sticker in door says payload 1350 lbs.
Tows up to 7800 lbs
13500 GCWR

Looking to purchase a 2015 Rockwood Minilite 2505S
Specs Here


Questions is this: Is this to much for the F150 to pull Safely? I think it is close but not sure how close

I think the payload is the weak link.

Family of 4 - total weight of family approximately 615 lbs

Comments/suggestions??

[mdamerell]

Base weight is 4274# from the website you gave. The actual sticker when it left the factory probably more. Add some food and gear you're around 5,000# possibly more. 15% of 5,000# is 750# hitch. Add 615# for family and you are above the listed cargo capacity by 15#. That does not count the WD hitch, bikes or any firewood you toss in the bed.

Load the family up and go weigh your truck then you'll have real numbers to go RV shopping with.

Good luck and enjoy.

[agesilaus]

Never mind I didn't read the whole post...

[fla-gypsy]

Your concern about the payload is well founded and is usually the limiting factor on 1/2 ton trucks not equipped with a heavy payload package.