Real world F150 payload vs 5th wheel hitch load.
#41
Do what ever you want Ron. It’s no differently than installing an aftermarket receiver rated for 1500lbs, it still doesn’t change the rating on the truck.
#42
#43
Here is page 37 from the towing guide. As I said the f150 hitch receiver has a maximum rating of 1320/13,200, specific vehicles will have less. Ford doesn’t make a bunch of different hitch receivers, they just place a sticker on it that indicates the specific vehicle ratings.
#44
That indicates the maximum it can be, and also I would be willing to bet you will find more than one part number for said receiver. The max tow has always been listed as having a reinforced bumper. The hitch is part of the bumper assembly on these trucks so a higher rating for the ones on a max tow truck makes sense.
BTW, this discussion is completely academic for me. I have no trailer that I ever run over 1,000 pounds of tongue weight on and have no intentions of up scaling anything, ever. My next move will be to downsize once kids are out.
#45
So my specific question is... On my 2018 F150 HDPP with max tow my receiver sticker says 12,200 / 1,220. I've seen other 2018 F150s with HDPP and max tow that have the 13,200 / 1,320 sticker on the receiver. Is my receiver the same and just has a different sticker? It has Max tow so it should have the max tow receiver right?
BTW, this discussion is completely academic for me. I have no trailer that I ever run over 1,000 pounds of tongue weight on and have no intentions of up scaling anything, ever. My next move will be to downsize once kids are out.
BTW, this discussion is completely academic for me. I have no trailer that I ever run over 1,000 pounds of tongue weight on and have no intentions of up scaling anything, ever. My next move will be to downsize once kids are out.
#47
Not looking to imply anything. However, I do recommend that if you go with a fifth wheel, you make 100% certain that the installation is to the frame. Here is an example of not mounted correctly, speed and inexperience (Not an F-150)...
#48
So my specific question is... On my 2018 F150 HDPP with max tow my receiver sticker says 12,200 / 1,220. I've seen other 2018 F150s with HDPP and max tow that have the 13,200 / 1,320 sticker on the receiver. Is my receiver the same and just has a different sticker? It has Max tow so it should have the max tow receiver right?
BTW, this discussion is completely academic for me. I have no trailer that I ever run over 1,000 pounds of tongue weight on and have no intentions of up scaling anything, ever. My next move will be to downsize once kids are out.
BTW, this discussion is completely academic for me. I have no trailer that I ever run over 1,000 pounds of tongue weight on and have no intentions of up scaling anything, ever. My next move will be to downsize once kids are out.
#49
You know what all these Towing / Payload threads remind me of ??? ...