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I have a 2009 150 super crew lariat with 5.4 engine and 3.55 rfd towing a 2009 palomino puma. The campers tongue weight is 615 lbs and the total weight is 6157 lbs ( about 6400 with our luggage and misc gear). I use an eaz-lift Elite distribution hitch and sway control. The truck is all factory. I'm planning a trip from Mobile AL to Natural Bridge VA, the distance is about 800 miles. The campground we are staying at is at the base George Washington NF in the Shenandoah valley, so any terrain we will encounter while towing will be mild to moderate. I've made a few short trips (under 300 miles round trip) with no problems other than mild engine strain (engine strain perceived by my own feeling in the driver seat, maybe not actually straining the engine) on long,steep inclines. My concern is will this long trip put undue stress and abnormal wear on the truck? If anyone has any info, insite, or have made long hauls with this model, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all your help.

RightYouAreKen

I don't see why mileage would be a concern. You seem to be ok on weights so I'd say if it handles well go for it and then some. I haven't towed with my F150 yet, but this past summer I towed a 20ft 4500lbs travel trailer with a 4.0 v6 Tacoma 2300 miles in two weeks from Seattle to Yellowstone over several passes, at high elevation, and 100 degree heat at times with no issues. You'll be fine.

walts99

You should be ok. Sounds like your setup is good. I towed about 5000 lb tt to yellowstone and back with my 09 4.6 f150 with no issue. About 2000 mi. round trip.

willieboy

It will put more stress on the drivetrain as compared to not towing. But it will not be anymore than making that 300 mile trip a couple of times. Watch the tranny temp (this time of year I doubt it will be an issue), and make sure the tranny is not "hunting" for the best gear, and you should be good to go.

ecobeest

You've ZERO to worry about. I put tens of thousands of towing on my 08 XLT (3.55 rear end). My TT is significantly heavier than yours and it hauled it like a champ. When I let the truck go this past August she still had years and years of useful life left.

Hook up and haul a__

lomcd

2002sc 5.4 3.55
towed through the mountains with a 7500 gvw TT. Figured my weight was approx 6600 lbs. 600 on the tongue. keep it in third; do not use overdrive; not worth burning out a tranny.
I assume you have a tranny cooler; this is a must. Came with the truck; had to put in a brake controler. Pulled it 2000 miles; 1400 prairie and 600 mountain.
I drive approx. 55-60 mph. keep to the interstate and not to worry about traffic behind you. Yes the truck does work; especially hitting long grades. keep watch on the tach. should run 2300 rpm in third, when the converter disingages it will jump to 2600. This is an indication that the truck is starting to work.
Truck will pull ok; should have no concerns; you will notice the trailer behind it. Take advantage of the hills and use the momentum to cruise the other side. As the driver you will notice the sway and truck working.

gmp

I have a 2011 F150 5.0 l and am buying a new trailer, although I have towed lots of different trailer in the past, but the trailer I am looking at is 6450lb dry, so conservatively 7000lbs loaded. I am concerned that the truck will be overloaded - any opinions out there?

Twisty

You should have started a new thread.
What is the payload rating for the truck?
Mine is 1520. Trailer is about 6000 lbs. I am about 1000 lbs under GCWR and about 200 under GVWR.