aeford09

Since u don't tow at all... And i don't use my hole in my dash... How bout u send me ur brake controller and ill send you my slot that fills the brake controller hole? Lol

wallacemf

I have a 2012 Screw 4x4 XLT 5.0 short bed w/3.55 rear. My gvwr shows as 7350, and payload as 1625, front axle 3750 and rear axle 3850. I intentionally passed over the Lariat and Platinum because it hits your payload so badly with the options. The 5.5 bed gets you a little bit of payload back.

I tow a 30' Jayco TT that's 7500 loaded with 850 hitch weight, depending on how I load it. I use a 1k/10k Equalizer hitch. Moves the trailer fine, but I'm sure I'm close to my limits. It sits level for the most part, the hitch does a great job of distributing the weight,

I'm happy with the 5.0 w/3.55 combo....

iFord

Love2, this is copied direct from the tech specs of the truck in Warner Robins you're looking at with the 6.2:

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 7500

So, that truck's rated to tow 7,500 lbs with the weight distributing hitch. I'd pass on that one if I were you. It's listed as internet price of almost $40K, I think you'd do better getting a new Ecoboost which is proven to tow your trailer with no problems. I wouldn't worry a by about longevity of Ecoboost engine. It'll last.

love2rvcamp

Dang...

TomB985

Wait...hold on a minute. The dealer is WRONG, that truck isn't a limited, and it certainly doesn't have 22" chrome wheels. I went back and double checked the window sticker, and from what I can tell it matches the truck in the photos; it's NOT a limited. Here's what one of those looks like:



This is a 6.2L Lariat truck equipped with the max tow package; it has an 11,300 towing capacity. As long as the VIN is correct you should be fine. As I posted above, you can see the window sticker for that exact truck below:

http://fordlabels.webview.biz/webvie...FW1C61BFA55362

NOT a limited! So it will tow your trailer.

iFord

love2, well, now hold on a minute again! Old Tom might be right. Only thing I know to do now is check in owner's manual in truck to see what towing capacity will be. Or, maybe if that is the VIN for the truck, there should be a way to check.

iFord

Ok, love2, this is from ye VIN:

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.8500, 9800, 11300, 9400, 8000 lbs (7500.0 min/11300.0max)Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.1275, 1470, 1695, 1410, 1200 lbs (1125.0 min/1695.0max)Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.8500, 9800, 11300, 9400, 8000 lbs (7500.0 min/11300.0max)

So, if you can figure that out, it should tow ye trailer.

love2rvcamp

I have figured that wife and I have a migraine. Ok let me get NASA on the phone to figure out those numbers. I feel like I am on The Price is Right and playing a game where I pick a number.

So the Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 7500 what would that mean?


So ok you guys, would you or would you not tow my camper with this.

TomB985

I'm gonna break this down for you, no NASA required.

Exhibit 1: the window sticker for this particular truck:



Note the 6.2L V8 engine, 3.73 rears, and the max tow package. Note the 18" wheels, the lack of "Limited" terminology and all the limited goodies.

Exhibit 2 from the 2011 Order Guide:



Note the limited comes with 22" wheels, smoked headlights, and lots of other exterior goodies.

Exhibit 3: The Truck in Question(TIQ)



This truck does not have 22" wheels, smoked headlights, or limited badge on the bed. But it does have 18" wheels and the tow mirrors that come with the Max Tow package.

Exhibit 4: The 2011 Ford Towing Guide



Note that trucks with the max tow package can tow 11,300 lbs, but trucks with the Lariat Limited can only tow 7,500 lbs. The TIQ does NOT have the Lariat Limited package, but most certainly does have the Max Tow package.

The prosecution rests. This truck most certainly will tow 11,300 lbs because I have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that this truck does NOT have the Lariat Limited package but does most certainly have the Max Tow package.

This post took me about 20 minutes to put together, I hope it satisfies your curiosity.

love2rvcamp

Thank you counselor, I believe the defense rests here as well. Guess we are taking the trip down this weekend to look at it and lets make a deal.

Thank you for that explanation, NASA could not have done it better.

I feel so educated now