What can I safely pull?
Hello, I have been trolling towing capacity forums for several weeks because I decided to purchase a tt and need a vehicle to tow it. I have narrowed my vehicle search down to a 2004 Ford f150 Cre...
Forum Discussion
bgitler wrote:
... Also, the guide breaks towing capacity into conventional towing and 5th wheel. Which is more accurate for me? because there is quite a big difference in towing capacity.
I'm not buying a 5th wheel but I assume the difference is because of wind resistance of a 5th wheel, and conventional could describe pulling a regular trailer with only gear.
...
Conventional towing means a ball hitch at the rear bumper. RVs which are towed this way are termed Travel Trailers (TT). I believe you're looking for a TT. TTs typically will have 10-15% of the total trailer weight on the tongue.
Fifth wheel (FW or 5er) attaches via a pin and round plate, located in the bed of the pickup, above the rear axle, essentially a smaller version of the hitch on a tractor trailer. FWs usually put 15-25% of the total trailer weight on the pin.
I believe the differences in TT vs FW tow ratings has more to do with the location of the hitch (bumper vs above the axle) than aerodynamics.
