2009 F-150 Real-World Max Towing Weight
05-01-2016, 04:40 PM
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05-02-2016, 07:06 PM
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2011 Harley Davidson AWD
Your math is easy now. GVWR (7200) - actual weight (6560) = remaining carrying capacity (640)
That 640# will need to include the weight of the weight distributing hitch plus tongue weight of the trailer. The WD hitch will move some of the tongue weight back to the trailer (~20%) axles, so that will help a little bit.
That 640# will need to include the weight of the weight distributing hitch plus tongue weight of the trailer. The WD hitch will move some of the tongue weight back to the trailer (~20%) axles, so that will help a little bit.
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05-02-2016, 08:26 PM
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Your math is easy now. GVWR (7200) - actual weight (6560) = remaining carrying capacity (640)
That 640# will need to include the weight of the weight distributing hitch plus tongue weight of the trailer. The WD hitch will move some of the tongue weight back to the trailer (~20%) axles, so that will help a little bit.
That 640# will need to include the weight of the weight distributing hitch plus tongue weight of the trailer. The WD hitch will move some of the tongue weight back to the trailer (~20%) axles, so that will help a little bit.
My 2nd question is, how does my lift and tune affect my payload? Since my HP and and strength of components has increased (ie 6 ply tires, springs, etc), then in theory my payload should go up, correct? However the wieght of those same components decreases it. So how do I determine what is now a "safe" load? I know, or believe, my truck can handle the weight and pull it. What i dont know is how far I am pushing that transmission? The tune is a "performance/ tow" tune. Per the dealer I'm solid, but how solid am i?
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05-03-2016, 01:43 PM
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2011 Harley Davidson AWD
1. Purchase a tongue weight scale - https://www.etrailer.com/Tools/Sherline/5780.html
2. You can't do anything to change your GVWR, so none of your mods will change your payload capacity. However, things like the tow tune will help performance.
How far is too far is your call. Will your truck explode instantly if you exceed your payload by 200 lbs, of course not. Will constantly exceeding your payload shorten component lifespan, most likely. Me personally, I won't bat an eye going over payload by 200 lbs a few times a year towing. As an engineer myself, I know pretty healthy safety factors are built into ratings. But since none of us know what is the weakest link in the GVWR, I certainly wouldn't regularly exceed it by several hundred pounds.
2. You can't do anything to change your GVWR, so none of your mods will change your payload capacity. However, things like the tow tune will help performance.
How far is too far is your call. Will your truck explode instantly if you exceed your payload by 200 lbs, of course not. Will constantly exceeding your payload shorten component lifespan, most likely. Me personally, I won't bat an eye going over payload by 200 lbs a few times a year towing. As an engineer myself, I know pretty healthy safety factors are built into ratings. But since none of us know what is the weakest link in the GVWR, I certainly wouldn't regularly exceed it by several hundred pounds.
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05-03-2016, 07:25 PM
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1. Purchase a tongue weight scale - https://www.etrailer.com/Tools/Sherline/5780.html
2. You can't do anything to change your GVWR, so none of your mods will change your payload capacity. However, things like the tow tune will help performance.
How far is too far is your call. Will your truck explode instantly if you exceed your payload by 200 lbs, of course not. Will constantly exceeding your payload shorten component lifespan, most likely. Me personally, I won't bat an eye going over payload by 200 lbs a few times a year towing. As an engineer myself, I know pretty healthy safety factors are built into ratings. But since none of us know what is the weakest link in the GVWR, I certainly wouldn't regularly exceed it by several hundred pounds.
2. You can't do anything to change your GVWR, so none of your mods will change your payload capacity. However, things like the tow tune will help performance.
How far is too far is your call. Will your truck explode instantly if you exceed your payload by 200 lbs, of course not. Will constantly exceeding your payload shorten component lifespan, most likely. Me personally, I won't bat an eye going over payload by 200 lbs a few times a year towing. As an engineer myself, I know pretty healthy safety factors are built into ratings. But since none of us know what is the weakest link in the GVWR, I certainly wouldn't regularly exceed it by several hundred pounds.
05-04-2016, 08:35 AM
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Also, according to this table from ford, i have a GCWR is 15,400# with 9700# on each axle.
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05-04-2016, 08:41 AM
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