2009 F-150 Real-World Max Towing Weight
04-30-2016, 03:09 PM
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2009 F-150 Real-World Max Towing Weight
First, I will apologize, as I am sure this has been covered, but Im not searching 89 threads with who knows how many posts, to find my answer.
A little about my truck: I purchased a new 2009 F150 XLT 4X4 which now has 80,000 miles on it. I already have the heavy duty leaf springs (factory), 3.55 rear end, extra trans cooler, 4" Rancho lift, 35" Tires, factory tow package, brake controller, Bully Dog GT tune, true dual flowmaster 50 exhaust and KN filter. My last empty-ish weight was about 6000 lbs. I have religously, kept up with all maintenance.
I recently have acquired a 35' 2013 travel trailer. The data plate says it just under 7500 empty weight. It came with an Anderson stabilizer tow system.
My question is, how well will my truck do with towing this much weight, especially over long distances (up to 1000 miles)? Last thing I want to do is burn up my truck. And lastly, please dont recommend a F250 PSD, obviously its not an option at this time. Unless you plan to finance it for me!
Thanks in advance for all your help.
A little about my truck: I purchased a new 2009 F150 XLT 4X4 which now has 80,000 miles on it. I already have the heavy duty leaf springs (factory), 3.55 rear end, extra trans cooler, 4" Rancho lift, 35" Tires, factory tow package, brake controller, Bully Dog GT tune, true dual flowmaster 50 exhaust and KN filter. My last empty-ish weight was about 6000 lbs. I have religously, kept up with all maintenance.
I recently have acquired a 35' 2013 travel trailer. The data plate says it just under 7500 empty weight. It came with an Anderson stabilizer tow system.
My question is, how well will my truck do with towing this much weight, especially over long distances (up to 1000 miles)? Last thing I want to do is burn up my truck. And lastly, please dont recommend a F250 PSD, obviously its not an option at this time. Unless you plan to finance it for me!
Thanks in advance for all your help.
04-30-2016, 06:37 PM
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First, I will apologize, as I am sure this has been covered, but Im not searching 89 threads with who knows how many posts, to find my answer.
A little about my truck: I purchased a new 2009 F150 XLT 4X4 which now has 80,000 miles on it. I already have the heavy duty leaf springs (factory), 3.55 rear end, extra trans cooler, 4" Rancho lift, 35" Tires, factory tow package, brake controller, Bully Dog GT tune, true dual flowmaster 50 exhaust and KN filter. My last empty-ish weight was about 6000 lbs. I have religously, kept up with all maintenance.
I recently have acquired a 35' 2013 travel trailer. The data plate says it just under 7500 empty weight. It came with an Anderson stabilizer tow system.
My question is, how well will my truck do with towing this much weight, especially over long distances (up to 1000 miles)? Last thing I want to do is burn up my truck. And lastly, please dont recommend a F250 PSD, obviously its not an option at this time. Unless you plan to finance it for me!
Thanks in advance for all your help.
A little about my truck: I purchased a new 2009 F150 XLT 4X4 which now has 80,000 miles on it. I already have the heavy duty leaf springs (factory), 3.55 rear end, extra trans cooler, 4" Rancho lift, 35" Tires, factory tow package, brake controller, Bully Dog GT tune, true dual flowmaster 50 exhaust and KN filter. My last empty-ish weight was about 6000 lbs. I have religously, kept up with all maintenance.
I recently have acquired a 35' 2013 travel trailer. The data plate says it just under 7500 empty weight. It came with an Anderson stabilizer tow system.
My question is, how well will my truck do with towing this much weight, especially over long distances (up to 1000 miles)? Last thing I want to do is burn up my truck. And lastly, please dont recommend a F250 PSD, obviously its not an option at this time. Unless you plan to finance it for me!
Thanks in advance for all your help.
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CowboyWill (05-01-2016)
04-30-2016, 07:02 PM
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Everyone will ask for your payload, so what is it 
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04-30-2016, 07:32 PM
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Yeah, too much. Payload sticker on door jamb.
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04-30-2016, 09:35 PM
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2009 F150 Towing Specs
I meant to add this info already. I have found different research on this, but most importantly(assuming I understand this correctly) according to a pdf i dowdloaded from ford.com I can. Sorry, I can't post a link here. Here is a pic of my data plate and hitch sticker.
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04-30-2016, 09:44 PM
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2009 F150 Towing Specs
I guess i cant upload pics either...
My hitch sticker says max gross trailer weight is 10,500 lbs.
Max tongue weight is 1,050lbs
My truck data plate on door jam says GVWR 7200lbs
My hitch sticker says max gross trailer weight is 10,500 lbs.
Max tongue weight is 1,050lbs
My truck data plate on door jam says GVWR 7200lbs
I meant to add this info already. I have found different research on this, but most importantly(assuming I understand this correctly) according to a pdf i dowdloaded from ford.com I can. Sorry, I can't post a link here. Here is a pic of my data plate and hitch sticker.
05-01-2016, 12:48 AM
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There should be a separate sticker that says you payload capacity as well. If your truck does truly weigh ~6000 lbs then you have about a 1200 lb payload which means that the truck will barely have any left over after you hook the trailer up.
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05-01-2016, 04:00 PM
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Trying again, here are my stickers...
05-01-2016, 04:17 PM
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