Towing capacity anyone?
02-10-2014, 06:12 PM
#81
I expect ford to tell them what the max load should be and that is an that will get tested. Because frankly I don't think the test is that difficult for any of the v8 or eco motors with even a 3.31 rear to pass at 10,000 lbs. Do you think ford is likely to give up the additional revenue of a gear upgrade?
02-11-2014, 09:08 AM
#82
Bye F150, hello F250
Once again, this will not be the limiting factor- it will be the GAWR! Even a trailer weighing 9,000 pounds, would put 15-20% of that on the ball (1,350 - 1,800 lbs), ergo the rear axle.
If the GAWR is 4050, a fully fulled (unhitched) truck weighs 2750, the remaining space is then 4050-2750, or 1300. How then can we get by 8,666 lbs then exactly??
Ford fan here, but let's be real. Anything north of 9,000 towing is fluff.
The following users liked this post:
smurfs_of_war (03-16-2014)
02-11-2014, 09:16 AM
#83
11,300 with MAX tow.
Once again, this will not be the limiting factor- it will be the GAWR! Even a trailer weighing 9,000 pounds, would put 15-20% of that on the ball (1,350 - 1,800 lbs), ergo the rear axle.
If the GAWR is 4050, a fully fulled (unhitched) truck weighs 2750, the remaining space is then 4050-2750, or 1300. How then can we get by 8,666 lbs then exactly??
Ford fan here, but let's be real. Anything north of 9,000 towing is fluff.
Once again, this will not be the limiting factor- it will be the GAWR! Even a trailer weighing 9,000 pounds, would put 15-20% of that on the ball (1,350 - 1,800 lbs), ergo the rear axle.
If the GAWR is 4050, a fully fulled (unhitched) truck weighs 2750, the remaining space is then 4050-2750, or 1300. How then can we get by 8,666 lbs then exactly??
Ford fan here, but let's be real. Anything north of 9,000 towing is fluff.
My Travel trailer is 5300lbs dry, 6000-6500lbs loaded and with 3 people and some bicycles in the bed and thats it for me. I wouldnt want anything heavier.
02-11-2014, 11:54 AM
#84
11,300 with MAX tow.
Once again, this will not be the limiting factor- it will be the GAWR! Even a trailer weighing 9,000 pounds, would put 15-20% of that on the ball (1,350 - 1,800 lbs), ergo the rear axle.
If the GAWR is 4050, a fully fulled (unhitched) truck weighs 2750, the remaining space is then 4050-2750, or 1300. How then can we get by 8,666 lbs then exactly??
Ford fan here, but let's be real. Anything north of 9,000 towing is fluff.
02-11-2014, 04:21 PM
#85
Senior Member
Indeed, GVWR minus actual truck weight gives you the maximum payload which usually is the limiting factor in real world (i.e. legal) tow ratings, even more so than GAWR which typically provide a little additional leeway. Maximum tow ratings by all the truck manufacturers seem to designed with magically non-existent trailer tongue weight in mind.
With the significant weight reduction in the new F150, the real question becomes how much of that will Ford translate into increased payload?
With the significant weight reduction in the new F150, the real question becomes how much of that will Ford translate into increased payload?
02-11-2014, 05:50 PM
#86
Senior Member
Max towing also requires weight distributing hitch. Its surprising how many people overlook this. Without the WDH I think its only like 5500# that you can tow. I forget the exact number....its written right on the receiver.
02-11-2014, 07:07 PM
#87
I do use a WDH hitch while towing 6000-6500lbs, but I still wouldn't do more.
However i'm towing a travel trailer, which is no fun if they start wagging.
I would imagine an open car trailer with similar weight would tow alot better.
02-11-2014, 07:55 PM
#88
5000 is the max with factory hitch regardless of your tow rating. So many people overlook this.
02-11-2014, 08:17 PM
#89
Senior Member
The factory receiver is good up to the max that ford rates your truck as long as you properly use a weight distributing hitch with it. There are typically two numbers written right on it. One for without WDH and one for with WDH.
