tony montana

That's the plan. Think it will be good memories for our family. Just hope with all the weight I won't screw up my truck.

Kenferg1

No problem. Get a weight distributing hitch, set it at the proper height, then set the chains on your spring bar according to the manufactures instructions. I tow my trailer at about 6000 lbs like a boss and I have 3.31 gears. The transmission takes care of the hard parts when it gets steep. So far I have had over 10,000 miles towing with absolutely no problems. You will too.

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I also get between 9.5 and 12 mpg. Going to VA last month I nearly hit 13 with tail winds going up I 81.

phantomblackgto

You have the exact same truck as my 2012 I had. Eco with 3.31's, 7200 GVWR, trailer tow (not max tow). The only difference is I didn't have California emissions. I pulled a TT rated at 9600 lbs. It was 7500 dry and I estimate with gear and fluids I was around 9,000 lbs. My truck pulled it fine. I got about 8.5 mpg also. The only thing I would recommend is spending the extra money and have Ford install the integrated brake controller. Mine didn't come with it, but the dealer installed it upon my request. I think it was $250. I know that's considerably more than an aftermarket one, but it will work perfectly with the truck's braking system as it was designed to.

whitescrew77

The factory brake controller is awesome. So worth the extra bucks. If mine didn't have it, i would put it in too.

hydro

You'll be fine with that trailer. Don't get mad at Ford for building many different trucks for different needs. Yours was obviously built for good mpg and a nice all around truck, not a tow monster. That being said, you can always dry tow (no water in the trailer) and save a ton of weight. Especially if you are camping with hook-ups (water, electric, cable t.v. etc.). The only time you'll need to fill the tanks is boon-docking where there is nothing for hook-ups. Even then, you'll be fine slightly over or pushing the max weight. On your way home, dump the fresh water tanks at the site and dump the sewage at the closest spot available.

Daveh370

I towed my Jayco JayFlight 26BH with my 2002 F-150 with the 2-valve 5.4 and the 3.31 gearing. I had no problems towing the camper with that truck carrying two batteries, two full propane tanks, 30 gallons of water, Yamaha 3000i generator and all our clothes, food and beer, so you should be fine with the EB and 6-speed trans.

SeeManRun

What matters is the tongue weight. Just be sure to put all your supplies in the trailer and keep the truck light. Then try to balance it so your tongue weight is not too high (weight distributing hitch required for anything over 5000 lbs). This will ensure you are not overweight in the truck. 2500 lbs in the trailer is probably more than enough since you should not be towing water (fill up water as close to destination as possible).

I am in the same boat as you; might as well get a trailer since I have the truck.

tony montana

Well I went ahead and bought it. Many thanks to all you guys for the advice. Towed it home yesterday roughly 10 miles from my house. Truck did fine but I did know it was back there lol. They did install the weight distribution kit on it.

phantomblackgto

My only advice, watch passing semis (or them passing you). When your trailer moves out from being beside them, that will be the worst part of towing you will experience. It can't be avoided, just always have both hands on the wheel and be ready for it as it will want to pull you towards them.

Happy camping trails. Nothing much better than family camping trips.

Robob

glad you ended up getting the camper, as others said you are close but not over max. Just keep up on your general maintenance (brakes/oil/filters etc), watch how much you load up and you should be fine.