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My chain ears are at an angle but my window sticker says class IV receiver. Are there any other tell tale signs to look for? I don't think I have max tow.
There is very little that differentiates the max-tow trucks from 2015-2017.
Before that, the trucks got a higher GVWR. For example my 2014 max tow has a 7700 lb GVWR while a non-max tow would be 7350.
On 2018+ trucks, the rear axle rating is higher for max-tow trucks at 4050lbs.
Other than that, the hitch or window sticker is really the only easy ways to tell.
I checked the sticker. It's 500lbs of regular tongue weight. 1000lbs of distribution weight. Based on the max tow hitch being nearly identical I would be sceptical of one of the 2 ratings if the were significantly different between the 2 hitches. If you want to pull over 4k lbs without weight distribution you need the available payload and probably a heavier rated hitch.
Did you actually check the sticker on your hitch? I thought the non-max tow trucks were still rated for almost 11,000 lbs towing which means your hitch would be rated ~1100 lbs of tongue weight. Max tow would be rated for 1220 lb I believe. Look under the truck and there should be a sticker.
Where do you get this info? All Ford receivers are rated at 500lb without WD, same as bumper pull.
Did you actually check the sticker on your hitch? I thought the non-max tow trucks were still rated for almost 11,000 lbs towing which means your hitch would be rated ~1100 lbs of tongue weight. Max tow would be rated for 1220 lb I believe. Look under the truck and there should be a sticker.
It does not appear that there is anything supporting the assertion that any F150s of the last 15 years came with hitches rated for more than 500lbs tongue weight. I feel pretty confident stating that without a weight distribution setup or an aftermarket receiver hitch rated for greater tongue weight like the Curt 14016 no one should be pulling a standard bumper hitch trailer over 4000lbs. It's important not to let people be mis-informed about what the actual ratings are. If you're over the ratings and something happens you're on your own.
It does not appear that there is anything supporting the assertion that any F150s of the last 15 years came with hitches rated for more than 500lbs tongue weight. I feel pretty confident stating that without a weight distribution setup or an aftermarket receiver hitch rated for greater tongue weight like the Curt 14016 no one should be pulling a standard bumper hitch trailer over 4000lbs. It's important not to let people be mis-informed about what the actual ratings are. If you're over the ratings and something happens you're on your own.
i am talking about weight distribution tongue weight. Why is that what everyone assume I meant weight carrying?
500 lbs max for weight carrying, always. Weight distributing will be the highest that F150 is rated to tow with that particular tow package(IE if you have max tow the tongue weight rating should be rated for 10% of the maximum tow rating for that year regardless of whether the truck is rated for it or not.) For example, my 2014 has a 1150 lb tongue weight rating even though my particular config is rated for 11,100 lbs towing.
This is why I was suggesting your hitch may have a rating higher than 1000 lbs WD. Non-max tow 2016's were still capable of towing almost 11,000 lbs.
03-29-2019, 05:40 PM
