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Hello all,
I recently purchased a travel trailer just under 7500 lbs. I am currently pulling it with a 2013 f150 FX2 with 3.5 EB with tow package. I have 3.15 in the rear, but will swap for 3.73 soon.

I did a lot of research on my trucks specs and concluded my truck could handle it, but after reading some of these posts, I'm guessing my research. Can you guys please advise if my truck can handle this? I do have a WD/sway bar installed.

GVWR = 7100
Dealer handbook Maximum cargo weight is 1746
yellow sticker = 1412

Deerchaser

Payload is 1400. Tongue weight at 13% 945 pounds plus passengers, gear, WDH, fuel. Not enough truck..

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Guess I'll be getting a new truck.

chimmike

pretty sure payload doesn't have to include fuel, that should already be considered before payload.

So you have 500lbs for passengers and cargo in the truck after hitching up the trailer.

Honestly, if everybody followed these rules.........nobody would tow anything but mid-size trailers with half-ton trucks. IMO you'll be OK.

Deerchaser

Payload doesn't include fuel.

Ricktwuhk

Incorrect. The payload number includes a full tank of fuel, but no people.

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So now I'm totally confused. Am I better off getting a bigger truck?

tsigwing

since you already bought the trailer, why not hook it up and see how it goes for a short trip?

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I brought the trailer back from Tampa. I live 5 hours South. It handled it at 60 MPH.

Ricktwuhk

Math is real simple. 1,412 minus the weight of all mods made to the truck, minus the weight of you and all your family, and any belongings you bring. Minus the weight of your weight distribution hitch, which will be 75 - 125 pounds. Take the remainder and divide by 13% for the max LOADED trailer you can have.

Deerchaser did the reverse math. 7,500 x .13 = 975. That's the tongue weight of the EMPTY trailer. Subtract it and the weight distribution hitch from 1,412, then all of you and anything you put in the truck. If you end up less than zero, can't do it (you will, the loaded trailer will do you in). Ideally, you'd want a good 10% margin.