Coulter

Hey guys I have a 2013 super crew xlt with the 5.0, 3.55 axle and short box.

I'm looking at purchasing a 26' bumper pull camper which weighs about 5400 empty and 7000 fully loaded.

I've researched and looked through the manual and it seems like I can pull around 7300lbs?
I wanted to see If you guys have some real life experiences pulling something like this with your trucks and if you'd think I'd be fine or if I'd be pushing it.

I've used the search button but...

Thank you!

humblerb

I have a 2012 FX2 with 3.55 and EB.
I tow a 7200# (loaded) travel trailer.
You need to check your payload (sticker on the door).
If you are confident of your 7,000#, you'll need about 950# - 1,000# of payload available. That is after you add the weight of anything you add to the truck - bed cover, passenger, firewood, ice chest, etc.
Take the payload on the sticker and deduct all of these items and see where you end up.
That will be your limiting factor on the truck.
I learned the hard way, that I am only comfortable with about 7500# behind my F150. at 7,000#, you are at the upper end of what this tower would consider a comfortable tow.

mike243

Sounds like it is about the same as mine,5250 dry 5.0 355 gears,pulls mine great and with full water tank 200 miles no problems but no mountains with that run,being over loaded once in a great while wont stress your truck but doing it day in day out will cause problems

Coulter

Yeah living in the heart of the Rockies I am driving over passes, although 90% of my camping will be within an hour as there are unlimited possibilities within that range.

Coulter

So your saying that payload is very important. Maybe putting more baggage and items in the trailer to avoid going over the payload limits you set?

massspike

I had a 2010 XLT (5.4L, 3.55, 4x4) and pulled a 6000lb GVWR trailer with it. It was definitely at its limit on interstates and big hills. So if you are going up another 1000lbs, I'd at least use a really good WDH with anti-sway and be prepared to use the slow lane.

5.0GN tow

I was not in the Rockies, but had an SCAB 4x4 STX same year as yours and routinely pulled well over 7500 to 9k with it. I was over GCWR but managed due to my trailer set up to stay under payload and axle limits. The truck will do the job, just make sure to lock out 6th gear and keep the RPMs up around 2500 or better and she will pull very strong.

BRUTE448

x2. lock out 6th, puts you at 3.92- 4.05ish on gearing!

Coulter

What do you mean by lock out 6th gear?

nrivera04

Push the button on your gear selector to not let the truck shift into 6th gear.