16IngotFX4

Max Tow is available, however it's been suggested that it is a waste on the Hybrid. The tow numbers increase, however the payload won't allow the extra trailer weight anyway. Therefore it's been discussed that the regular tow package is going to be suitable for a trailer meeting the criteria of the trucks payload.
At 1400 payload, it's pretty limited.

marshallr

With under 1500 lbs payload I'd not do it.

McLaughlinCreek

👍🏻👍🏻

thanks

mass-hole

All powerboosts come with the same radiator and 3/4 float rear axle regardless of whether they have max tow.

llr

Is that length overall? or body only? If it is overall you may be able to do it but with short wheel base I wouldn't. If is more about wind then weight.

The Ford towing are just about weight, not trailer types which tow very different. A boat and some utility trailers to very easily and you can tow at max with no issues. A TT has very large surface area and a side wind can make it very unstable.

McLaughlinCreek

Not to concerned about the Hybrid mode when towing as I switch in between Normal and Towing modes depending if I’m doing mountain or flats.

However, the other 96% of the time I’m using the truck for in city driving I’m saving $$. Over 120 electric miles on my last tank. With gas prices that adds up.

Cheers!

McLaughlinCreek

Btw, I rolled under the hitch and there it was…the tag. 1160 lbs Max Tongue Distributed Weight.

Boomerweps

Keep in mind that sticker value is the HITCH rating, not the vehicle tow rating.
You have to cross reference your truck data in your year’s Ford Tow Guide to find the factory recommended tow limit for your vehicle.
Using partial data and experience, I expect your factory tow limit to be 9100-9300, give or take a little. IMO and IME, 7000-7500# is the F150’s sweet spot for biggest load vs. a great towing experience. Additionally, IME people tend to really load up their first trailer to its load limit so I always recommend using the trailer GVWR in comparisons to the vehicle tow ratings, and then try to stay with the trailer GVWR at 75-80% of the vehicle tow rating. That leaves a little power & weight cushion for difficult roads and sites and makes a more comfortable and confident tow.

McLaughlinCreek

Excellent input. Thanks.

Doug

Bamaman

Those with bumper hitches are expected to have 10% of the trailer weight on the hitch ball. Any less and fishtailing can happen.

But with a fifth wheel, you're needing to have 25% of the trailer weight on the kingpin.

In other words, bumper hitches tow more than fifth wheels. The weakness of any "light" truck is its load capabilities in the bed. And very often, even 3/4 ton trucks have more kingpin weight than they have the truck to tow.

When you get above 7000 lbs., a 1/2 ton truck really needs Max Tow and the RV package options. If you then experience any squat, AirRIde 5000's will level out the ride if it's not overloaded vs. the specs.