F150 EcoBoost with Enclosed Trailer Question
01-22-2014, 05:14 AM
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Here is my trailer.
A simple light aluminum. About 2800lbs empty. I decided to go with AL unlike the numbers I posted in the initial thread which I will update.
so I am expecting maximum of;
2800lbs + 2800lbs car + 1500lbs tools = 7100lbs So enough room for safety and other stuff!
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01-22-2014, 05:19 AM
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It is 24ft ATC all aluminum frame. From the build sheet I was told it should be around 2800lbs.
01-24-2014, 02:31 PM
#33
It's all about payload. Check your door sticker, the yellow one, and start doing math.
9200lb trailer with 10%-12% on the tongue means 920 to 1104 of payload.
WDH is 40 to 50lbs
Driver & passenger, cooler, stuff = 400 to 600 lbs
Full tank of fuel ????
Loading as much stuff in the trailer and as little in the trunk will reduce the payload required.
Here's another racer with great information.
http://www.sherline.com/lmbook.htm
9200lb trailer with 10%-12% on the tongue means 920 to 1104 of payload.
WDH is 40 to 50lbs
Driver & passenger, cooler, stuff = 400 to 600 lbs
Full tank of fuel ????
Loading as much stuff in the trailer and as little in the trunk will reduce the payload required.
Here's another racer with great information.
http://www.sherline.com/lmbook.htm
01-24-2014, 04:20 PM
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The 150 lb driver only comes into play when they calculate GCWR and trailer tow ratings.
01-25-2014, 10:31 AM
#35
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You are fine with Eco and max tow. Have more oomph than any other f150 or the super duty gas. I have towed bigger set ups with no issues at 70 in mid west winds....
01-25-2014, 10:42 AM
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01-25-2014, 02:36 PM
#37
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He does. He's fine. Folks seem way too **** on this point. You think people who work their trucks run to scales? They hook up see how far off the stops the loads puts the rear and they go. Amazing how many pavement queens we have on this site v people who actually need the truck for work. I'm somewhere in the middle.... But I have no problem putting 2000 lbs in the bed while towing a medium trailer and rolling. I see small SUVs towing 20' boats and such at almost double their tow capacity. The op is fine.
01-25-2014, 03:33 PM
#38
attachment taken from a 2014 Ford towing guide. And by the way a driver is
not considered a passenger in all jurisdictions in North America.
01-25-2014, 05:02 PM
#39
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Buck is right. This is right out of the manual in your glove compartment or on line if you look for the f150.
Clearly states in that line you MUST, "include the driver, passengers, options and after market equipment and cargo".
It clearly state in the owners manual you must included the driver in the payload calculations.
01-25-2014, 05:21 PM
#40
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Well Buck50HD your the one spreading incorrect info. Please read the following
attachment taken from a 2014 Ford towing guide. And by the way a driver is
not considered a passenger in all jurisdictions in North America.Attachment 286746
attachment taken from a 2014 Ford towing guide. And by the way a driver is
not considered a passenger in all jurisdictions in North America.Attachment 286746