charest2394

Hi guys,

This is only for my personal information, but I'm not sure what is the maximum loaded trailer weight that my F-150 is rated for. When I'm looking at the 2018 Towing guide, I'm hesitate between two ratings (10 700 lbs and 13 000 lbs) see the image below:



Below it's the configuration of my F150 2018:



And finally the sticker of my hitch:

Ricktwuhk

The chart is useless. Posted many times here. Those numbers are NOT the weight of a loaded trailer that you can tow, unless it's a hay wagon with an axle on each end and no weight on your hitch...

On the door jamb of your truck is a yellow sticker showing the payload. Find it, take a picture, and post it.

There should also be a sticker on your hitch with numbers on it showing the hitches capacity both with and without a weight distribution hitch. That isn't the right sticker. However, your payload is likely the limiting factor.

i2oadi2unnei2

My quick .02, since yours didn't come with 20" tires, you fall in the 10,700.

Ricktwuhk

Not a chance. In fact, the hitch alone will likely limit him to about 1,300 pounds less than that, but the payload will probably cut it further.

i2oadi2unnei2

The OP asked for a reference where his truck falls under in regards to the brochure which we all know they nothing but a guide and not absolute. I'm sure he'll ask more question but give the man some breathing room to read through this section first

charest2394

Just for your information guys, I posted this post not because I would like to tow something around the maximum of my truck. I have a small travel trailer (Puma 17QBC) that weigh around 4000 lbs loaded, it not a problem for my F150.

I posted this thread because I think that my truck was in a hole when I look at this chart because, I don’t have the 20 inch wheel but I have the Maximum tow package. When I looked at this chart my opinion is that I limited to 10 700 lbs. But I would like to have other opinion. Also, I know that this is just a number in a chart, and when you look for towing you need to check all the number like payload, GVWR, axel rating….

My payload sticker indicate 1701 lbs

And the only label there is on my hitch is the one I posted on the first post with the part number . There is black label with the maximum capacity on it.

Ricktwuhk

1,701 pounds minus the weight of you and any passengers minus the weight of any modifications made to the truck (bedliner, bedmat tonneau cover, floor mats), minus 100 pounds for a weight distribution hitch (if tongue weight is over 500 pounds).

Assume you weigh 200 pounds and your wife weighs 120, and two kids are 50 pounds each. 1,701 - 420 = 1,281 of payload left. 1,281 / .13 (average tongue weight is 13%) = 9,854.

BUT... - hitch is likely limited to 1,150 or perhaps 1,220 - most have sticker on them stating this. Let's assume 1,220. 1,220 / .13 = 9,385.

If you want to tow over 5,000 pounds, you subtract 100 pounds for the weight distribution hitch, taking your payload to 1,081. 1,081 / .13 = 8,315.

As you can see, 8,315 is not on that chart, nor 9,385. Chart is useless as I first stated.

Of course, should you have two 120 pound kids and a 50 pound dog, that's an additional 190 pounds in the truck. (1,081 - 190) /.13 = 6,854

Ford's chart shows stripped trucks. People don't buy stripped trucks.

kehyler

^I understand that you post helpful information frequently and I commend that. I'd also encourage you to be a little more graceful with people who come in an honest search the answers you have.

(BTW, just to point out that some people do buy stripped truck. I did, and I am capable of towing at max GCWR w/o running out of GVWR. If someone is curious, I don't even have a HDPP truck either!.)

marshallr

A 10,000 lb trailer + WDH will put 1400 lbs on your hitch leaving you about 300 lbs for yourself, other passengers and cargo in the truck. The tow ratings listed assume an empty truck and skinny driver. Around 7000-8000 lbs is a more realistic maximum for most trucks. An 8000 lb trailer would only leave you 600 lbs for passengers and gear inside the truck which is cutting it close.

While technically possible for a 1/2 ton to PULL 10K-11K trailers anyone planning on pulling more than about 8K should seriously consider a 3/4 ton. That will give you a lot more payload.

Even then you have to be careful. While a lighter truck with fewer options does technically mean more payload. A lighter truck is also a liability with heavier loads. Having the tow vehicle weigh about 80% of the total weight of the trailer is a good idea. My F-150 weighs 6000 lbs. That means a trailer over 7200 lbs will push me around a bit. A lighter 5000 lb truck may well have more payload, but a 7200 lb trailer will push it around even more. Even with a WDH.

That is one reason I still prefer a heavier duty 3/4 ton truck for loads over about 8000 lbs even though a 1/2 ton may technically pull it.

Wicked ace

All points of information aside and to address your question. Since your truck did not come with 20" wheels, the max loaded trailer weight listed on the chart is 10,700#. To avoid misinterpretation adding 20" wheels does not increase the capacity. Hope that helps, sometimes a can of worms gets opened!