You've got to check the yellow sticker inside the driver's door to know your real payload max. That table you linkes doesn't take into account optional equipment, gas, water, etc.

the important payload number is on the sticker on your door jam.

So many tow overcapacity and underinformed...

I had a 2013 F150 and now the 2015. I have to agree that the 2013 did seem a little more solid towing than my 2015. I have since added an airbag setup and towed after. What a difference. Huge! Too bad that it needs more support out of the factory but I tend to agree that the 2015 isn't as good as the 2010-2014 for towing factory setup.

All good with the airbags now though.

Yep, and the trucks handle it just fine.

I thought I would add my tow experience.

I just completed an 8,000 mile trip from Florida to Las Vegas (have to see the grand babies) then up to various parts of Colorado, back across the US and then back to Florida. 6,000 miles of the trip was pulling my 27.5 foot Funfinder toy hauler which weighed in at just under 8,000 fully loaded. I used a weight distribution hitch and have 2 friction sway bars attached.

My overall towing milage was just below 10 mpg. High winds really hurt the milage. With my WDH set up I had no sag at all. The truck lowered about 1 1/2 inches front and back. I tow at 60-63 mph. I climbed many of the Colorado passes at 60 and rarely dropped below 4th gear. On a couple of the really hard climbs, like heading to Breckenridge it dropped into 3rd. But I was able to comfortably tow at 60.

Driving across Kansas with it high cross winds was less fun than one might imagine :unsure:. I had to really tighten my sway bars and it was improved but that was the least pleasant part of the trip. I did get pushed around and the mpg dropped to about 8mpg. Large semi trucks did "suck/blow" me around a bit so I had to pay attention.

Overall I was pleased with the towing experience. I never needed more power. I am sure a 3/4 ton would tow better but I really have no complaints. The truck was great when unhitched from camper.

Mark - sounds like you had a good trip, and that you also have a good F150! Bet you though it still felt good to get home?