Standard load or load range D?
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If you need anything more than the standard load you should just get an F250. Its going to ride about the same with similar mpg once you put LT tires on it.
Argue all you want but this has been my experience. Just get the F250 or stick with the lighter tires and F150.
Only caveat to that is some smaller 17” sizes that come on the old HDPP trucks in 121E. Those little pizza cutters didn’t weigh much more than the bigger stock 20s and they only had them at 50psi which wasn’t too bad.
Argue all you want but this has been my experience. Just get the F250 or stick with the lighter tires and F150.
Only caveat to that is some smaller 17” sizes that come on the old HDPP trucks in 121E. Those little pizza cutters didn’t weigh much more than the bigger stock 20s and they only had them at 50psi which wasn’t too bad.
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From: Boston, Ma
The Michelin LTX ms2 I selected to replace the factory are the higher rated xl/116 than the stock Hancook tires SL/114.
But even the Hancook tires have a max load of 2601, which far exceeds the GVWR rating of the truck.
But even the Hancook tires have a max load of 2601, which far exceeds the GVWR rating of the truck.
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From: Garland, Tx
If you’re going with a powerboost, they’re not known to have the highest payloads. Therefore, your tongue weight and anything in the truck will max out your payload LONG before your max out a set of standard load P metric tires.
Since your tongue weight is going to be in the 800-1200 lbs and your PowerBoost could be as low as 1400 lbs payload depending on trim, etc. Make sure that truck is a good fit for a 30’ camper.
Remember, the tongue weight of the camper, weight distribution hitch, anything you put in the truck to bring along, passengers, accessories (tonneau, bed liner, larger tires) all need to fall within the trucks payload number.
You won’t know that number until you’re able to open the door of the truck and see the yellow sticker.
Since your tongue weight is going to be in the 800-1200 lbs and your PowerBoost could be as low as 1400 lbs payload depending on trim, etc. Make sure that truck is a good fit for a 30’ camper.
Remember, the tongue weight of the camper, weight distribution hitch, anything you put in the truck to bring along, passengers, accessories (tonneau, bed liner, larger tires) all need to fall within the trucks payload number.
You won’t know that number until you’re able to open the door of the truck and see the yellow sticker.
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From: Franklin, PA
Ford has not yet seen fit to marking an F150 with its GCWR 🤬
However, using the appropriate year’s Ford Towing Guide, you can cross reference your truck using the cab type, engine, & axle ratio and find your truck’ GCWR.
The factory supplied tires at the recommended pressure are used in Ford’s calculations for load ratings.
Unless you frequently carry a heavy load or push towing limits often, SL tires are more than adaquate.
However, using the appropriate year’s Ford Towing Guide, you can cross reference your truck using the cab type, engine, & axle ratio and find your truck’ GCWR.
The factory supplied tires at the recommended pressure are used in Ford’s calculations for load ratings.
Unless you frequently carry a heavy load or push towing limits often, SL tires are more than adaquate.