Jeremy1979

Axle code 19 is definitely a 3.55 no limited slip rear end. That should really help things when towing.

jcain

I'd like to see the 2011 6.4 diesel...

michaeloberg

Oh Great information, I wasn't for sure on the gear ratio. Am I looking good to pull this camper then?

michaeloberg

6.7L not 6.4 my goof.

Jeremy1979

From what I can tell, you should be good towing this trailer as long as you watch your weights when loading. Make sure your WDH is set up properly and you should be good to go.

Kravchenko

You won't be fast, but you should be just fine. Seriously consider towing with empty water, grey and black tanks. Try and keep as much weight off the truck as you can by loading what you can in the trailer and not in the box.

michaeloberg

Attached are before and after pics of the WD hitch, leveled my truck out nicely. It pulls it easily but only up to 60mph max. I can live with it until I buy an F250.

Scuba_Dave

I have a 2005 w/4.6 w/3.55 gears, also looking at trailers
I have the tow package, 7 pin connector & tranny cooler, full tow hitch -not the bumper model
--Factory Trailer Tow Package
No brake controller or tuner/programmer etc

From model I'm thinking your trailer is a 25' ?
I've been looking trailers under 5k in dry weight

Weird, the 2005 Ford tow guide states the F150 can pull 9,900 lbs (no cargo in truck)
I could swear I saw somewhere a specific Max weight I can tow
--but can't find it...***Found it...owner manual 6000 lbs
http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/...wing_Guide.pdf

michaeloberg

Yes mine is a 25 foot camper the weight is about 4500 dry. I am sure you will be able to tow 5000 or a bit more because your truck has more horsepower. Do think about a weight distribution hitch though, really makes a difference, also a brake controller so you don't abuse your tow vehicle. Let the camper stop you and distribute the weight on both axles of your truck. I am going camping tomorrow with my old 98 and will update this tread. My test drive was nice, really couldn't tell it was behind me except for the fact the overdrive off was pushing nearly 2500 rpms at 55mph, not pushing it anymore than that.
Mike

smokeywren

My copy of the 2006 tow guide says the only F-150 with a tow rating of 9,900 pounds is the regular cab 4x2 with 4.10 axle, 5.4L engine, and long bed. I don't have a copy of the 2005 tow guide, but I'll bet it's identical to the 2006.

The tow guide says the only 2006 F-150 with a tow rating of 6,000 pounds is the SuperCab 4x4 shorty with 4.6L engine and 3.55 axle ratio. Is that your truck?


However, the tow ratings are misleading. They assume there is absolutely nothing in the plain Jane truck with XL trim but a skinny driver and a full tank of gas. No options, no tools, no cooler, nothing. As a general rule, subtract about 1,000 pounds from the tow rating to get a realistic tow rating. So if your tow rating is 6,000 pounds, you'll probably be overloaded with any tandem-axle trailer with wet and loaded weight over 5,000 pounds.


In my case, the tow rating is even more optimistic. My tow rating is 8,400 pounds, but I'm overloaded on a long RV trip with my TT that weighs only 4,870 pounds. Nothing in my SuperCrew but Darling Wife, PuppyDog, toolbox, and a light-weight camper shell