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HDPP is so awesome. Dont know why anyone would buy an 250 diesel when you could get an F150 with the same payload capacity. I know they are heavier and bigger but when you only tow 5 or 10% of the time and are driving your kids to school the rest . . . .
What does your transmission temperature run pulling that trailer?
Regarding the changes from 2017 to 2018, I've read this quote on more than a few sites.
"..Ford actually cranked up the 3.5-liter F-150's maximum trailer weight for 2018 by increasing the frame gage in the rear, thickening the frame’s mid-rails, beefing up the rear axle tubes and shafts, and revising the steering gear to meet SAE sway requirements. The result is a max tow rating of 13,200 pounds—1,000 pounds more than last year."
Ah, so they only beefed up the part after the axle, not the entire frame, well that would be why they measured the same then. Since I didn't crawl under the truck, only measured what could be access through the rear wheel well, I wouldn't have look at the cross members.
IF, thats a big *IF*, the frame is what is causing the unusual sway induction on rough roads by twisting above the axle, hopefully the heavier cross members solve it.
Ah, so they only beefed up the part after the axle, not the entire frame, well that would be why they measured the same then. Since I didn't crawl under the truck, only measured what could be access through the rear wheel well, I wouldn't have look at the cross members.
IF, thats a big *IF*, the frame is what is causing the unusual sway induction on rough roads by twisting above the axle, hopefully the heavier cross members solve it.
I know this continues to be off topic, but I am very interested in this as well.
100lbs under Rear Axle weight rating. Trailer weighed in at 7100lbs. Truck towed great.
2015 Platinum 4x4 FX4 3.5EB 3.31 towing pkg 1495lb max payload off the yellow sticker. Just put new 275/60 Cooper Discoverer ATP tires on before picking up the camper. Camper is a 2017 Kodiak 291RESL from Jack's in Piedmont, SD (picked up in Mitchell). Made the 4hr trip home effortlessly. Didn't matter what speed we went between 60-75 it got about 7.5mpg.
Using an EAZ Trekker WDH.
Someone in the TV is really happy to get on the road
This one shows the WDH doing its job:
Last edited by sixtypilot; 08-29-2017 at 11:33 PM.
100lbs under Rear Axle weight rating. Trailer weighed in at 7100lbs. Truck towed great.
2015 Platinum 4x4 FX4 3.5EB 3.31 towing pkg 1495lb max payload off the yellow sticker. Just put new 275/60 Cooper Discoverer ATP tires on before picking up the camper. Camper is a 2017 Kodiak 291RESL from Jack's in Piedmont, SD (picked up in Mitchell).
Made the 4hr trip home effortlessly. Didn't matter what speed we went between 60-75 it got about 7.5mpg.
Using an EAZ Trekker WDH.
Someone in the TV is really happy to get on the road
100lbs under Rear Axle weight rating. Trailer weighed in at 7100lbs. Truck towed great.
2015 Platinum 4x4 FX4 3.5EB 3.31 towing pkg 1495lb max payload off the yellow sticker. Just put new 275/60 Cooper Discoverer ATP tires on before picking up the camper. Camper is a 2017 Kodiak 291RESL from Jack's in Piedmont, SD (picked up in Mitchell). Made the 4hr trip home effortlessly. Didn't matter what speed we went between 60-75 it got about 7.5mpg.
Using an EAZ Trekker WDH.
Someone in the TV is really happy to get on the road
This one shows the WDH doing its job:
I have the 2013 model of that trailer with my 2017 truck and same hitch set up. Love the trailer.
08-29-2017, 02:38 AM
