DarrinT04

Yep, towing capability doesnt change. Key words "tow TECHNOLOGY package". Adds helpful tools such as trailer BLIS, 360 degree camera, trailer backup assist

solarity

So what does the Trailer Towing Package have that makes it capable of 11,000 in my instance that a Lariat with the Tow Tech doesn't have?

DarrinT04

where are you getting these towing numbers? typically Lariats have a lower towing capacity than XLTs because the lariat has more features and equipment, which adds curb weight

JaseBosto

Towing 11k with a Lariat and staying within the limits of payload is pretty much impossible.

Heck its pretty much impossible with an XLT 302A as well.

solarity

I am talking about pulling not payload

I typically tow a boat, which has half to tongue weight of a travel trailer.

In any case I am trying to figure out the difference in the packages and apparent rating. I never plan to tow anything near 11,000, though I want a big buffer. At 11,000 it is huge at 7,000 not so much. I want to fully understand the limitations and capabilities of the vehicle. If something in Trailer Tow is more heavy duty, I want to know. I also don't want to throw $1,000 at a package that has no added benefit.

MikeD134

Here's a site worth poking around in you might find some answers. Need to scroll and click links

Body Builder Advisory Service (fordbbas.com)

MikeD134

Mine could easily do it and have +400lbs to spare for a passenger and luggage. @13% tongue weight

rd.king

But would you.

MikeD134

A trailer full of gravel around town yes. Camping trailer cross country my own comfort level would be 8000 GVWR and 30' tip to tail coupler to bumper.

solarity

Amazing Link! Thank you so much! I think I found what I was looking for w/ that link: https://madocumentupload.marketingas...9a054&v5=False

Granted there is some noticeable inaccuracies in the "Actual Regular Production Option Content Weight" section as it lists things like Sync3, even know the document states it for 2021. Though in any case here are my findings:

Stabilizer Bar:
It looks like the stabilizer on a 17T on the 145" wheel base is hollow. So the Trailer Tow at least provides this item.



Cooling:

Even though the radiator might look the same across the power trains, the amount of tubes, fins, and the core size does vary. Though for the PowerBoost, the Trailer Tow and Standard both get the same radiator.




Frame:

It looks like the frames have changed this year I am unsure if the 145.4" WB Power Boost 4x4 gets the .094 (HD) or .102 (HPP). I wouldn't be suprised if it got the HPP as the PB is a bit heavier. Though I am unsure if the Trailer Tow would change this. I know that Max Tow has gotten the thicker frame in the past:



Wheels:

Not really applicable to the truck I am buying as I don't like chrome though people have been talking about how they need to get 20" for Max Tow, though that appears to be only the 18" Chrome like PVD wheels. The other 18" wheels that you can equip w/ the Max Tow are 8.5" wide vs. the 7.5" . Even though the load rating is the same I am guessing this limits the tires you can put on and maybe the 7.5" tires that come equipped with the 18" PVD wheels are not rated as high as the one that come with the 18" x 8.5":





Even though the 2021 Towing guide doesn't mention anything about the solid stabilizer bar. It looks like that is the only thing it is missing from my build. I don't know much about it or the cost to install one. It might be better to go with the Trailer Tow package. As I have found numerous inaccuracies in their documentation it does make question how accurate the information and my interpretation of it is. What are your guys thoughts?