Question about camper towing
Lookin to buy a camper. Just bought my 13 f150 xlt short bed (no ecoboost) 5.0. I've looked at all the towing capacity charts and I basically just don't understand them. So I need some help.
Looking for a hitch trailer not 5th wheel (unless that's a better option) but wanting to know what weight camper I can buy and be comfortable towing? Thanks |
Would need more info, 2wd or 4x4, rear end ratio: 3.31, 3.55, or 3.73, and I'm assuming it's a regular cab?
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Sorry about that. 4x4 supercrew. Not sure on gear ratio. Where can I find that?
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Put your VIN number in here. It'll tell you what ratio you have.
http://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegS...C520.eccvas505 |
There is an entire section of the forum dedicated to Towing, with pretty clear discussions. Payload will be your overriding restriction. My signature has one good post you can start with.
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This might help.
http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-towing-guides/ Peruse RV.net , use the search feature, or post a question. Just my .02 Please do the research about towing. Sales people will tell you, Yes you can tow that!!!! |
Anything under 6000lbs dry(empty holding tanks) will be enjoyable to tow, anything over is possible physically but it will annoy the hell out of you.
I have a 5000lb. 28 foot TT and the same engines as you. |
Sounds great. thanks guys for all the responses and links
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Originally Posted by eg78
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Anything under 6000lbs dry(empty holding tanks) will be enjoyable to tow, anything over is possible physically but it will annoy the hell out of you. I have a 5000lb. 28 foot TT and the same engines as you.
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I had both an ecoboost and 2 5.0's. Purely for towing I agree, towing was a joy. The 5.0 feels a lot heavier pulling 5000 lbs. Yes hitch weight or 'tongue weight ' is also very important to consider.
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Ok one more question, at 5-6000 lbs, will I have any problem stopping the camper down a steep hill? My driveway is crazy steep. I pulled my truck at the steepest part and it said the truck was sitting at 13 degrees. I think the driveway is steeper but maybe I'm wrong.
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Originally Posted by Smorrow531
(Post 3840262)
Ok one more question, at 5-6000 lbs, will I have any problem stopping the camper down a steep hill? My driveway is crazy steep. I pulled my truck at the steepest part and it said the truck was sitting at 13 degrees. I think the driveway is steeper but maybe I'm wrong.
Your biggest issue could be dragging the nose or tail of the TT going in and out of the driveway. Btw, the trailer brakes take care of the TT, the truck takes care of the truck. |
Just make sure your brake controller is adjusted adequately, and you will have no issues.
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You should post a pic of what the bottom of your driveway looks like where it meets the road for people to give you a better answer on getting in/out of your driveway. Breaking may not end up being the limiting issue with such a steep driveway.
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Sounds good. Sorry guys I'm completely new to this whole towing thing. I had a pop up dragging it with a tacoma. So this is quite a big step for me. Thanks for all your help. I will try to get a good pic of it tomorrow.
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