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JIMNLIN
Oct 08, 2020Explorer III
I know they are rated for anywhere from 9200-12500 lbs max towing and abound 1000# TW Back in 2013, I wasn't thrilled with how our 2013 F150 3.5 EB CC 4x4 max tow (rated for 12k#) felt suspension wise with about 5500# and 28FT behind it.
The most important numbers for carrying weight is the trucks RAWR and GVWR packages....not its tow rating
#1. 7850 gvwr HDPP...4800 rawr....2500 lb in the bed payloads.
#2. 7600 gvwr...4550 rawr... 2200 lb in the bed payloads
#3. 7050 gvwr...4050 rawr... 1800 lb in the bed payloads
#4. 6750 gvwr...3800 rawr...1500 lb in the bed payloads.
Also the GVWR/RAWR changes every few years but this will give you a idea of how many packages the F150 has.
The 'MAX TOW" option doesn't mean the truck can carry more or the max weight. Only the F150HDPP can.
"Max tow" options is a 3.55 gears w/elect locking/bigger fuel tank/aux tranny cooler/7 pin harness/engine oil cooler/pro trailer back up assist/brake controller/etc. Good option but does nothing for carrying max weight.
The F150HDPP has axle capacity for around 2500 lbs in the bed. The 3.5 EB or 5.0 v-8/10 speed tranny and 3.55 gears won't have any issues towing that size trailer.
To many people bit into the MAX TOW option with small gvwr/rawr thinking it can tow the max size trailer. Gotta' look at the real load carrying numbers.
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