2016 5.0L Towing Question
06-12-2016, 10:02 PM
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2016 5.0L Towing Question
I have a friend who needs his 4800 lb Kia Sedona towed about 180 miles. We looked at U-haul and their trailer is 2200 lbs, for a total of 7000 lbs. I have a ball and hitch rated at 10,000 lbs and my rear end is the 3.55.
U-haul's website popped up a message that said that my 2016 5.0 F150 can't tow that trailer and mini van. I thought that I could tow up to 9000 lbs. Can anyone confirm?
U-haul's website popped up a message that said that my 2016 5.0 F150 can't tow that trailer and mini van. I thought that I could tow up to 9000 lbs. Can anyone confirm?
06-12-2016, 10:16 PM
#2
Never personally used uhaul but I have read alot about them being really weird about renting trailers. I read on another forum I think that a guy almost couldn't rent a trailer because his f450 wasn't in their computer. Luckily he knew one of the guys in the back that assured the front desk his truck could pull anything on their lot. From what I have read most of the time if their computer says your vehicle isn't rated to tow it they won't rent it to you.
06-12-2016, 11:25 PM
#3
Grumpy Old Man
That 9,000 pounds is the total weight of a trailer you can PULL, but your F-150 will probably be overloaded with the 900+ pounds hitch weight of a 7,000-pound trailer. U-Haul knows that, so their computer says they can't rent you that trailer to tow that weight with your F-150.
So tell then you're going to tow a Toyota Yaris or similar compact car. Then when you get the trailer home, change your mind and load the car you plan to haul. Then be certain you don't have an accident with the heavier car on the trailer. Don't drive at night because your headlights will be aiming at the stars and blinding oncoming traffic. Pump your rear tires up to 44 PSI cold. Realize you're overloaded and drive accordingly.
Good luck.
06-12-2016, 11:37 PM
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That 9,000 pounds is the total weight of a trailer you can PULL, but your F-150 will probably be overloaded with the 900+ pounds hitch weight of a 7,000-pound trailer. U-Haul knows that, so their computer says they can't rent you that trailer to tow that weight with your F-150. So tell then you're going to tow a Toyota Yaris or similar compact car. Then when you get the trailer home, change your mind and load the car you plan to haul. Then be certain you don't have an accident with the heavier car on the trailer. Don't drive at night because your headlights will be aiming at the stars and blinding oncoming traffic. Pump your rear tires up to 44 PSI cold. Realize you're overloaded and drive accordingly. Good luck.
06-13-2016, 09:03 AM
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That 9,000 pounds is the total weight of a trailer you can PULL, but your F-150 will probably be overloaded with the 900+ pounds hitch weight of a 7,000-pound trailer. U-Haul knows that, so their computer says they can't rent you that trailer to tow that weight with your F-150.
Good luck.
Good luck.
At some point, you need to understand that payloads on the '15+ trucks with the 5.0 and 3.5 EB are MUCH better than they were on the previous gen.
06-13-2016, 11:34 AM
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True North Strong & Free
I know here that uhaul also rents dollies so only the front tires would be up while the rear end is still in contact with road. Maybe another option...
Last edited by Norotso; 06-13-2016 at 11:38 AM.