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Re: Using a 2011 Ford F150 as a tow truck???
Thank you for the input. You all have been a lot of help. We just bought a 240MK Laredo made by Keystone. On the way home I noticed that as we went through the rolling hills that we kept going in and out of 6th gear so I locked out the 6th gear. Just wanted your input to see if I was doing it right. Thanks again.636Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2011 Ford V8/5.0 TT Package 3.73 31ft Cougar lite 7800 max
I am writing you one more time because I got excellent info from your responses to my questions. It looks like (with the help of my wife) we have settled on a Keystone Cougar TT. It is 27ft. long, dry weight: 5910 lbs. Load limit 1820 lbs. I have run the numbers with your process and I end up here: Trailer 7730 lbs. X .13 = 1005 lbs. X .8 = 804 lbs.+ 600lbs.(truck load) = 1404 lbs.. The truck weight is 5563 lbs. - 7200 lbs. (GVWR) = 1637 lbs. From all of that this is what is left 1637 lbs. - 1404 lbs. = 233 lbs. As you can see based on your process it is CLOSE. My yellow card on the drivers door says 1412 lbs. No gas is included in the truck calculations. I would like your opinion. I am looking forward to hearing from you all. Baitboy494Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2011 Ford V8/5.0 TT Package 3.73 31ft Cougar lite 7800 max
Sorry that I have been so slow about getting back to you all---We have been looking hard at different trailers. I really value your input. We are now looking at trailers that are 28ft or less and with a dry weight of 5200 lbs or less. Based on your input that is where I ended up. I feel like I can control the gross weight and keep it around 6500 lbs. Like I said you all have been great. Am I closer to the trucks capability? .494Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2011 Ford V8/5.0 TT Package 3.73 31ft Cougar lite 7800 max
Sorry about the lack of info. Here are the facts. 2011 F150, SuperCrew Cab, 4WD, 7200# GVWR package, 36 gallon gas tank, Trailer tow package, 5.5' bed, the truck will have myself, my wife, 40 lbs of dog, 200 lbs of stuff in it, P275/65R18 tires, Trailer brake controller, off road Package, select shift Transmission and the truck has a Soft tonneau cover. I hope this helps and I really appreciate your help.267Views0likes0Comments
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