Manberg

I'm looking at a 2016 F-150 Lariat crew cab, 4x4, 6.5' bed, with the HD payload package and max tow. I know I''m pushing the limits of a 1/2 ton, but it appears (even though I seem to be finding conflicting information) it can handle my 5th wheel camper which has a shipping weight of 9,940 lbs and a payload weight of 1,980 lbs. thoughts?

I will be hauling the camper from MN to SC (completely empty, so shipping weight should hold true) Once I get it to SC, it will rarely be moved, and will be very short distances (10 miles max) on those rare occasions. So, obviously my big concern is the 1,200 mile initial trip. 3-4 hours of which are through mountains.

This is will also be my daily driver so that's why I'm trying to stay away from looking at 3/4 ton trucks. I'd greatly appreciate any feedback.

Steve Osborne

5th wheel is that 9940lb max including the payload of the trailer cargo carry of 1980lbs....or is this 1980lbs off the yellow stick of the lariat....
there is some more info needed....
actual pin weight.. how much is trailer gonna add to the truck.. and by add I mean subtract from trucks yellow stick....if the pin weight is 1980lbs your not doing any hauling with the f150....plus(-) family/gear added to the truck...

Manberg

1,980 lb is camper payload spec. I assume that's pin weight. Not sure if that's included in the 9,940 total weight number, but I'll double check.

Driver & camper will be the only added weight. I'll carry a backpack w/ essentials. That's it.

Im strictly trying to get the camper from point A to point B

Manberg

I have the 319 BHS

Ricktwuhk

Read the Payload Sticker on the door jamb. If pin weight is 1,980, and payload is higher than that by more than your weight plus everything you bring with you, it MIGHT be barely possible, but I would want a true pin weight, on a scale, because the chart says it is base unit only with no options.

johndeerefarmer

It will do fine. Just lock out the upper gears when going down the hills to use more engine braking.

old_programmer

You need to know the delivered pin weight of the trailer. You also need to determine the weight of passengers and cargo you will be carrying in the truck. If the actual pin weight is less than the payload sticker minus passengers and cargo you will be able to safely tow it to SC.

You still need to determine what the loaded pin weight will be. Again take the trucks payload sticker minus passengers/truck cargo to determine if you have the capacity for the trailer.

The truck's payload sticker is the important part as it is based on the finished build weight of your truck with a full tank of gas. The same goes for your trailer. The completed unloaded pin weight and the fully loaded pin weights are what you need. For either the truck or the trailer pamphlets are fine for comparing but have little practical use in answering, "Can I tow it?"

Martin555

The pin weight is 1980lbs as delivered, one thing to remember is the 5th wheel hitch in the truck with rails, brackets and the head itself is around 200lbs

so you need atleast 2200lbs payload on the truck not counting anything else than the pin weight and the hitch

i just traded my truck because of that! It's up to you if you want to try it. It will tow it fine but you may be over payload

the payload of that camper is 2460lbs

Manberg

Where did your come up with 2640lbs? I know it can tow it, and I don't mind being a little over, but I don't want to jeopardize the health of the truck. As I mentioned, this is a one shot deal

Manberg

this is what I want to hear. Lol. In my one ton truck days, I overloaded them regularly with no issue. Just trying to be a little smarter as I've aged a little since. I think I'm supposed to be a little wiser now. That's up for question though...