Sorry to post another thread but I cant seem to get info in a single place and interpreting all the other threads is getting difficult with the opinions versus facts.

2020 F150 Platinum 4x4 crew
3.55 gears. 36 gallon tank, 9.75 rear end. 20 inch wheels
Tow package, not Max Tow Package on sticker
3.5 EcoBoost / 10 speed

If I look down the option lists in the Tow guide of the 53A and 53C packages side by side I cannot find any difference that this truck has in option in comparison to the 53C package besides maybe the upgraded bumper.

If that's the case is it safe to say the tow rating is what the 53C package states even though that isn't called out anywhere on the trucks sticker?

Thanks

 

No.

The tow rating is based on your PAYLOAD, which is on the yellow sticker on your doorjamb. It's irrelevant what the tow guide says.

 

How would you calculate payload to tow capacity then and ignore the tow capacity ratings published. Don't you still have to reference the published ratings?
1571 payload, that gives a curb of 5429.

 

The published ratings are not for your vehicle. You have to calculate based on GVWR and max payload on the door sticker. And adhere to the weight limit on the receiver hitch label.

 

This doesn't help me get to tow capacity.

The payload on the sticker is 1571 lbs and the GVWR is 7000. Neither of these tell you tow capacity or GCWR without now going to published data. What's the next step with the payload and GVWR to get to tow capacity?

 

what type of trailer are you asking about? If a TT the truck payload will be the 1st limit to hit and don't use the brochure tongue weight for the TT. If a boat or utility trailer you may hit the max tow limit 1st, this is simply the GCVWR - (actual truck weight or GVWR) both number should be in the drivers door area.

 

I will try. It in a process that requires some effort to result in a trailer that is compatible with your truck.
Step 1 weigh the truck with all the stuff and people that you will have when ready to travel.
Step 2 subtract the truck weight from teh GVWR to determine the real payload.
Step 3 find out what the hitch weight for the loaded trailer is.
Step 4 compare the hitch weight with the sticker on the receiver sticker. If you are below that sticker number you are good.
Step 5 subtract the hitch weight from the real payload.
Most of us compare trailers to get a trailer the allows you to meet with your real payload.
It is an iterative process.
The major issue is getting a real value for the various trailer you look at to get a correct or reasonable loaded trailer hitch weight.
Good luck, it is a proceed we all have to go thru to get a compatible setup.
I hope one of these days the government will prevent the manufacturer's from publishing bogus generic GCWR values

 

Using the 2019 tow guide (shouldn’t have changed too much), your tow capacity is 10,700# & your GCWR is 16,200#.
Your hitch receiver has its own as built capacity rating not directly associated with your truck capacity. The same hitches are used throughout the F150 line for 53A & 53B packages but are different from the 53C (max tow) package. The Max Tow hitch (considered the “bumper upgrade”) has several extra welds and extra material around the draw tube and is rated to tow 1000# or more than the standard tow hitch. Your hitch as built capacity, again, NOT the trucks capacity, is on a sticker on the bottom of the cross tube.

There are an threads discussing the differences between the 53A, 53B, & 53C tow packages. A huge difference is frame thickness between the packages. Frame thickness varies based on wheelbase, body type and tow/load package. Your frame sticker is on the frame side under the driver door near the “B” pillar.
Congrats on having the 36 gallon gas tank. I was unaware of it being a stand-alone option when I bought my truck.
If you don’t have it, an Integrated Trailer Brake Controller is a wonderful thing. A factory one can be added for about $200, easy install, and FORSCAN integrated with your truck computer & dash display. Most states require trailer brakes at 3000# GVWR, a few higher and several nanny states less.

My frame sticker

Top receiver is Max Tow 53C. Bottom is Towing Package 53A.

 

The previous owner ordered all the components of the 53C as separate items and installed an aftermarket receiver but didn't order the Max tow package. I do not understand why as the sum of the options separate is more than the package combining them.

Is there a frame difference from the 53A to the 53C?

 

The below thread also will discuss the upgraded rear bumper and rear frame assembly. IMO, much of this is splitting hairs. You get over 25' or heavier than 7k gross, especially with that Platty, you'll wish you had a Superduty.
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/trail...bumper-351048/