ABN Panzer

Those numbers are straight out of the owners manual (2010 F150) as well as the link posted to the PDF file on the Ford site. (Lists all models and such).

lasttruck

Sorry, I was asking ncc1701e where he got his numbers. Yours look good.

DonnyD25

Just a couple things to remember. If your referring to the trailer manual for dry weight, that is without any options on the trailer,(microwave,awning,propane tanks etc.). It is much better to figure your tow capacity to a fully loaded trailer than to a dry weight trailer. Personally I think you'd be fine as long as your not in a hurry, it won't be fast ( and shouldn't be). I pull a 28 footer with a 4.6L and am probably slightly over after we load up. It pulls it, but didn't want to do that for another ten years(5.4 is on order). I would be mostly concerned with the size your looking in to. Thats awfully large for a first trailer and you will find yourself struggling to find a site large enough to get into. Not so much the length of the site, but the area around to back it in, sometimes even the roads in to the campsites. They always seem to put a tree or a site post right in that "perfect spot". Good Luck and hope you get what you truly want.

imafordboi69

My truck is a 2007. it has the 5.4 and 355 gears. I tow a 1987 26ft gulf stream that weighs around 6000lbs. I know cus i filled it with water and propane and took it to a scale. I did a 300 mile trip to Libby Montana, with no problems at all. Climbed at least 3 steep grades on cruise control with the AC on and never had any problems.

Don't worry about length, all that matters is what you are comfortable with. Backing and driving through woody camp grounds can be more fun with a longer trailer, but you can do anything with practice. Towing on roads and highways is easy, longer trailers will fishtail less. Make sure that you have the sway brake installed on your hitch to help with side winds and accidental swerving.

The built in trailer braking system on those new F150s is awesome. It is tied into the anti-loc braking system and the vehicle stability control system. You could never get that with the add ons that any other truck has.

Maybe talk with the RV dealer and see about taking the trailer for a test-pull. A dealer that i was once working with was willing to do this. After all if your truck cant pull it, they don't wanna see you bring the trailer back.

firemedicdad

I am towing a 28' 7000lb travel trailer with a 06 5.4l with 3.73 rear end. The truck handles the trailer very well. I have pulled it up a few steep grades with no problem.

ncc1701e

My numbers come from two places. The default numbers for GVCWR are from the manual, GVWR of 7200# comes from the sticker on then the window. The gross weight of the truck was on a commerical scale with a full load of fuel. Trailer weights were as posted on the trailer we are considering.

What is confusing to me is what the truck will actually safely and comfortably handle without damaging some part of the drive train.

Truck:
GVWR - 7200#
GVCWR - 15,400#
GVW - 6120# (as equiped with full tank of fuel) (W/0 cargo or passengers)

Trailer:
Dry - 6095#
Cargo (max) - 1200#
Hitch - 649#

When I run the numbers using the formulas in the Ford manual for the 2010 the numbers come in under the ratings for the truck. Not by much, but under. I just can not get completely comfortable with everything. I admit to be very new to this whole trailer/RV towing issue.

Truck as equiped:
5.4L; 3.55 Rear; 4x4; Extended cab; 145" WB; 18" Wheels; Class IV Hitch; Trailer brakes & Mirrors

ncc1701e

I should clarify one thing. The trailer weight is with all equipment excluding any water or fuel in tanks.

lasttruck

OK. The GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 7200# (same as mine) is the maximum that the truck should weigh on the scale fully loaded. Cargo, fuel, passengers and hitch. With your fueled truck weight of 6120#, that leave you 1080# to load up with.

In the owners manual, next to the GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating (total weight of both tow vehicle and trailer)) you should find the Maximum trailer weight (in 2007 for your engine, axle and tire size that would be 7800# (probably higher in 2010).

Now with your GCWR of 15,400#, minus your GVW of 6120#, your max allowable trailer weight should run around 9280# (mine is 9300#). Take off your added cargo weight and you will have your allowable trailer weight.

Your tongue weight would be fine with a WD hitch.

With these numbers, the trailer you are looking at would be a good choice.