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08-20-2018, 07:57 AM
#2
Have a 2013 f150 ecoboost with max tow package
posted the hitch rating above and will post yellow sticker as well what im trying to figure out is what i can tow safely as far as tt size i know its depending on tongue weight as well and payload so any advice would be helpful as far as total trailor weight wet assuming full tanks battery 2 propane tanks ect and loaded with gear
Problem is i dont see a gcwr anywhere to determine what trailor weight i can have
i wouldnt load truck with anything but me and my gf and snacks so.. i would put all clothes food ect ect in trailor storage
posted the hitch rating above and will post yellow sticker as well what im trying to figure out is what i can tow safely as far as tt size i know its depending on tongue weight as well and payload so any advice would be helpful as far as total trailor weight wet assuming full tanks battery 2 propane tanks ect and loaded with gear
Problem is i dont see a gcwr anywhere to determine what trailor weight i can have
i wouldnt load truck with anything but me and my gf and snacks so.. i would put all clothes food ect ect in trailor storage
Last edited by cmurra6745; 08-20-2018 at 08:15 AM.
08-20-2018, 10:28 AM
#4
Use this chart to find your truck configuration. https://www.ford.com/resources/ford/...rv&tt_f150.pdf
The axle code from your door sticker is L9 which is the 3.55 electronic locking differential. Along with your 3.5L V6 look across the column headers to find the cab configuration and the drive line (4x2 or 4X4).
The GCVW is the corresponding number in the left column next to the 3.55 gear ratio.
Trailer selector:
I found this resource to be very helpful to determine which travel trailer to buy that my F150 could tow safely.
https://www.huskytow.com/towing-calculator/
It allows you to plug in the numbers for just about everything you will carry in the truck and the camper. That being said, how you load gear into the camper and truck will make a difference in the loaded tongue weight.
The axle code from your door sticker is L9 which is the 3.55 electronic locking differential. Along with your 3.5L V6 look across the column headers to find the cab configuration and the drive line (4x2 or 4X4).
The GCVW is the corresponding number in the left column next to the 3.55 gear ratio.
Trailer selector:
I found this resource to be very helpful to determine which travel trailer to buy that my F150 could tow safely.
https://www.huskytow.com/towing-calculator/
It allows you to plug in the numbers for just about everything you will carry in the truck and the camper. That being said, how you load gear into the camper and truck will make a difference in the loaded tongue weight.
08-20-2018, 10:54 AM
#5
Sooooo easiest way is to start at payload and work backwards. While I would never ask a woman her weight, lets assume 450lbs of "stuff" in the truck between you her and your snacks. Remember "stuff" is anything not in the truck when it rolled off the line in Kansas City or Dearborn. 1273 - 450 = 823lbs leftover for a trailer. You will need a weight distributing hitch which will also count against payload, lets subtract 100lbs for that so now we are at 723lbs.
Assume 13% tongue weight for the trailer. 723/.13 = 5,561lbs total trailer weight.
Hope that helps.
Assume 13% tongue weight for the trailer. 723/.13 = 5,561lbs total trailer weight.
Hope that helps.
Last edited by Jeff1024; 08-20-2018 at 10:57 AM.
08-20-2018, 10:57 AM
#6
Use this chart to find your truck configuration. https://www.ford.com/resources/ford/...rv&tt_f150.pdf
The axle code from your door sticker is L9 which is the 3.55 electronic locking differential. Along with your 3.5L V6 look across the column headers to find the cab configuration and the drive line (4x2 or 4X4).
The GCVW is the corresponding number in the left column next to the 3.55 gear ratio.
Trailer selector:
I found this resource to be very helpful to determine which travel trailer to buy that my F150 could tow safely.
https://www.huskytow.com/towing-calculator/
It allows you to plug in the numbers for just about everything you will carry in the truck and the camper. That being said, how you load gear into the camper and truck will make a difference in the loaded tongue weight.
The axle code from your door sticker is L9 which is the 3.55 electronic locking differential. Along with your 3.5L V6 look across the column headers to find the cab configuration and the drive line (4x2 or 4X4).
The GCVW is the corresponding number in the left column next to the 3.55 gear ratio.
Trailer selector:
I found this resource to be very helpful to determine which travel trailer to buy that my F150 could tow safely.
https://www.huskytow.com/towing-calculator/
It allows you to plug in the numbers for just about everything you will carry in the truck and the camper. That being said, how you load gear into the camper and truck will make a difference in the loaded tongue weight.
so its says only
one configuration sonce i have a super crew 4x4 i assume the dashes are combinations that dont exist ?
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08-20-2018, 10:59 AM
#8
Quite frankly that guide is almost worthless. It takes into account what the drive train can pull without overheating, but it does not take into account the payload of your specific build. Ignore the 9,xxx number and use the math I posted above, you are WAY closer to 5,500 than 9,xxx. based on your payload number.
08-20-2018, 11:03 AM
#9
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That number is worthless, because with a 1274lb payload, you'll never reach that number in loaded trailer weight before busting through payload. Assuming 2 occupants in the truck and some light cargo, figure on 400lbs off the payload. Then another 100lbs off for the WDH. That leaves you with ~774lbs for payload.
tongue weight should be 13-15% of loaded trailer weight with a WDH. You'd be pushing it with a trailer 5,000lbs loaded. Figure on 4,000lbs LOADED trailer weight as your top end (not dry weight).
tongue weight should be 13-15% of loaded trailer weight with a WDH. You'd be pushing it with a trailer 5,000lbs loaded. Figure on 4,000lbs LOADED trailer weight as your top end (not dry weight).
08-20-2018, 11:09 AM
#10
Sooooo easiest way is to start at payload and work backwards. While I would never ask a woman her weight, lets assume 450lbs of "stuff" in the truck between you her and your snacks. Remember "stuff" is anything not in the truck when it rolled off the line in Kansas City or Dearborn. 1273 - 450 = 823lbs leftover for a trailer. You will need a weight distributing hitch which will also count against payload, lets subtract 100lbs for that so now we are at 723lbs.
Assume 13% tongue weight for the trailer. 723/.13 = 5,561lbs total trailer weight.
Hope that helps.
Assume 13% tongue weight for the trailer. 723/.13 = 5,561lbs total trailer weight.
Hope that helps.
my question is wouldnt my payload be higher since well say curb weight is 5900 lbs with options so gvwr -curb weight would be 1400lbs payload so is there some “grey area??