KentuckyColonel

Excuse my ignorance if this has been asked, and or answered, elsewhere. I tried searching and the server kept returning errors telling me the system couldn't find that string.


I have a 2013 F-150 SuperCrew 4X4 with the 157" WB. (6.6 foot box). 3.5 V-6 EcoBoost. Truck has the 7350 GVWR package, which places the front axle GAWR at 3900, rear axle GAWR at 3850. (note the combined GAWR exceed the GVWR by 400 pounds. (combined GAWR = 7750, stated GVWR of truck is 7350.


According to the Ford website, max cargo for that truck is 1560 lbs.
Options and ARC weight is rated at 699, not that I would use that in calculating anything.


Here's the issue.


I am eyeballing a truck camper that weights 1600 dry. That exceeds my payload capacity by 40 lbs. Granted I suspect there is a fudge factor, but I don't want to push it without having some reserve. I like reserve.


Ford states my same vehicle, engine, gear ratio (3.55), etc with the Max Tow Package (I have regular tow package) can haul 1840 in the bed.


(which my combined GAWR seems to justify). So what is the difference between the regular tow package and the max tow package? I have an oil cooler, etc. Is it just suspension components or am I looking at brakes, rotors and or anything else that would affect payload capacity? i.e. is this something I can rectify with a helper spring or do I need to consider a lighter camper.


Thanks

Wanted33

Welcome to the forum Colonel. I suggest you ask this question in the towing section of the forum. There are a lot of experienced towing folks there that should be able to give you some advise.


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