slugoz

I have a 2009 STX w/ a 4.6L, It is rated to tow 5300lbs. My trailer dry weight is 3780lbs. I am going to take it to North Dakota this summer from Washington. With all our crap, and my wife and I (big people), and my 2 sons (skinny), plus 2 kayaks I am wondering if I go over the tow capacity will that blow up my truck. I have an equalizing hitch, a factory tranny cooler with an aftermarket tranny cooler installed in series.
Thanks

DieselDawg

On a SCALE of 1 to 10...WEIGHT for it...












The only real way to know for sure...go to the SCALES and WEIGH it...

slugoz

I actually was just looking for the nearest scales when you replied to my post. I am mostly wondering if I do go over weight can I damage my truck? I don't mind camping out in the slow lanes going up the pass.

130428

A slight overweight won't damage your truck, there is some cushion in the ratings. Whether it's legal or not (it's not) is for you to ... weigh

A guy here just towed 32,000 lbs for 300 miles with his F150, so I'd say you're good...

slugoz

Right on, Thanks for the info.

uzikaduzi

i think most of the time you run out of pay load before you hit the tow capacity... what's the tire pressure sticker on the door jam for payload say?

Suzuki14258

Where do I see this at?!?!

brulaz

We gotta new sticky post at the top of this forum that should help you.
Check it out.

DieselDawg

I think you will be good. Make sure your tires, brakes (trailer brakes included), cooling system and tranny are up to snuff... Keep it around 60-65...Don't take anything with you that you don't absolutely need.

slugoz

The front GAWR is 3300lbs. rear GAWR is 3500lbs. GVWR is 6500lbs.
Im gonna hitch it up and go to the public scales this weekend.
Thanks again