New to towing
05-13-2020, 11:51 AM
#11
As you read, you will find that there are several variables. Payload (it will be listed on a yellow sticker in the drivers door jam), might be called carry capacity, anyway, what is that weight #? Next, you bought a 2003 Trail Bay, there is another number after that, like TB21 or Bh26, something that we can look up what you bought so we can give you our advise.
05-13-2020, 05:11 PM
#14
Senior Member
Originally Posted by aburkdoll
Need to buy a WD hitch now, any suggestions for my setup?
05-13-2020, 05:43 PM
#15
Senior Member
Dry Weights are useless and no longer apply as soon as battery(ies) and propane are added.
More important for planning is the trailer's GVWR on the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Cert (White sticker just like on the truck)
More important for planning is the trailer's GVWR on the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Cert (White sticker just like on the truck)
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chimmike (05-13-2020)
05-14-2020, 07:43 AM
#16
Keep an eye on your payload, other than that enjoy having one of Fords most underrated towing set ups of all time. The 2010 version of your truck with the 5.4 with less power and torque was rated to tow 10k plus with the same transmission and axle ratio.
I had a 2013 STX with quite a bit more payload than you have, but I towed 9k with it frequently and 10k on occasion. I always stayed within payload and axle ratings in regard to weight(due to my trailer set up) but was well north of the GCWR at times. I never had any issues with lack of power or control. I have been towing everything from grain wagons to boats, RVs, equipment trailers, and horse trailers since I was 16 so I have a fair amount of experience. I would say this truck was among my favorite tow vehicles of all time. It was stable, reliable, powerful and easy to drive.
I had a 2013 STX with quite a bit more payload than you have, but I towed 9k with it frequently and 10k on occasion. I always stayed within payload and axle ratings in regard to weight(due to my trailer set up) but was well north of the GCWR at times. I never had any issues with lack of power or control. I have been towing everything from grain wagons to boats, RVs, equipment trailers, and horse trailers since I was 16 so I have a fair amount of experience. I would say this truck was among my favorite tow vehicles of all time. It was stable, reliable, powerful and easy to drive.
05-14-2020, 04:00 PM
#20
Senile member
Technically and legally, no.
GVWR is what it is.
Curb weight can be reduced by gutting the truck....but if that's much weight at all aside from removing all but the driver's seat, I'd be surprised.
But at whatever point you exceed payload, you busted the truck's GVWR.
GVWR is what it is.
Curb weight can be reduced by gutting the truck....but if that's much weight at all aside from removing all but the driver's seat, I'd be surprised.
But at whatever point you exceed payload, you busted the truck's GVWR.