RVerz

Is there a chart or place I can find out how far 700 lbs plus 300lbs in the bed will lower the stock height '16 f150? Trying to decide 1 1/2 level or not. Rather have some rake over a nose up attitude

mike243

get 3-4 buddies to set on the tail gate much easier to eyeball it than get a number like that off the net.

techrep

iTrader: (1)

Install some air bags and you won’t have a problem...

brulaz

I had the family and neighbours over sitting/standing on the tailgate and measured it.

tsigwing

with 700 lbs tongue weight you need a WDH. Won't that even the drop out across the front and back?

techrep

iTrader: (1)

Not with a car hauler...you can adjust the tongue weight with the load.

130428

agreed, but still, if at the end the tongue weight is indeed 700 lbs, he would need a WDH, no? I'm just an internet-towing expert, so take it easy... (actually, I towed a lot when I was young, just smaller cars and trailers, no WDH, tongue weight, tire pressure BS )

smokeywren

Yes, including with a car hauler. After you get the car positioned on the trailer, you need to weigh the tongue with a tongue-weight scale. Any tongue weight over 500 pounds requires a weight-distributing (WD) hitch, per the Ford RV and Trailer Towing guide. There are no exceptions to that rule.


You can position the car on the trailer so you don't exceed 500 pounds tongue weight, as long as you have at least 10% of gross trailer weight on the tongue, and I prefer at least 12% tongue weight for improved handling.


In fact, many receiver hitches are limited to not more than 500 pounds tongue weight without a WD hitch.

RVerz

Of course you're right, I should have mentioned my Andersen WD hitch. I'll wait on the leveling until I have a chance to set it up on the truck scales and all. I'm confident the there will be sufficient clearance for a 33" tire. (275/70/18) without a level. The air adjustable is a great idea down the road. Thanks