smokeywren

True, but with only 650 pounds tongue weight and the WD hitch tightened down good and proper, my GVW was 7,200 and my GVWR was only 7,100 pounds. 4x4s have more GVWR than my 4x2, but they still have about the same very limited payload capacity for hitch weight.

flixden

Yes, but once you factor in the 100 - 150 lbs of the WDH itself, it's almost a wash. So for now, assuming he'll carry the full 900lbs of tongue weight will get him close, close enough anyway. Sure, make it 850#, but it will be that for sure.

I went to the scales on our last camping trip - and I was at 8,100 lbs GVW with my 19' Jayco trailer attached, tongue weight was 600 lbs, total trailer weight 4,550#. Yes, we did have 4 people in the truck (~ 550#), 4 bikes with bike racks (200#), lots of firewood (500-600#?), and camping gear plus kids toys. But my point is that it really adds up fast.

Five.FiveSix

I always plan to tow my trailer dry. then load it up the water the last few miles. a little piece of mind. and you can always dump your grey water too. don't forget the little things like tht...

ryeboy

I have posted here before about this same subject. My truck is a 5 liter V8 2011 Ford F150 extended cab, 3.55 axle. good for towing 9,500 lbs. according to the Ford Specs. Here is what I will be carrying and towing:
- in the bed of the truck - Triumph Bonneville T100 motorcycle 460 lbs dryweight
- my travel trailer Shadow Cruiser RV S285RLS - 7,660 lbs. GVWR (trailer loaded)
http://www.cruiserrv.com/shadow-crui...fications.html

I have a Curt weight distribution hitch with Curt sway bars and am in the process of installing airbags to keep my truck from sagging, might be overkill but OH Well.

Plan on towing early December from central Illinois to San Marcos, TX. I do not plan on going more than 65 mph. Since i bought my F150 last November, I have only put 2,450 miles on it. It has 360hp and 380 lbs. of torque and I do have a Superchips Cortex programmer I'm going to use while towing (will give me about 20 extra hp and 20ft. lbs extra torque). The truck is all black, my bike is black and white and my trailer mostly white. And, YES I will have quite a load on but I'm sure my V8 F150 can handle it.

PS Also two 9mm's and a Kel Tec SU-16A .223 rifle

SkiSmuggs

Is it a tow tune? If not, check with the vendor to see if the program is safe to tow with.
You're going to Texas. Of course you are packing heat. LOL

smokeywren

I strongly suggest that you avoid I-44 thru Oklahoma. Instead use I-55 and/or I-57 to get to Memphis, then I-40 to Little Rock, then I-30 to Dallas, then I-35 to San Marcos.

I towed my TT from Chicago to Wichata Falls via I-44 in June. Outrageous toll fees and not a very good highway. I'll not be taking that route again.

ryeboy

Yes I do have a "tow tune" for the Superchips, but have to use 93 octane with it to achieve the 20 hp and 20 ft lbs torque.

ryeboy

Yes Grumpy Old Man, I agree with you. I plan on taking the exact route you are suggesting. I was in Texas not too long ago and went down and came back up on that route. Most of the highways and interstates seem to be in pretty good shape for "smooth sailing." I am retired now so I don't plan on going any faster than 65mph to get to my destination so I will make the trip down there with the travel trailer part of the "adventure." I might even try to find some sort of little ole part time job to keep me busy 2 or 3 days a week and then explore central or south Texas the rest of the time. Can't wait to go.