Towing loaded car hauler question;
06-08-2015, 05:23 PM
#22
Yeah - my HEAVILY optioned King Ranch at 1115 lbs (1020 lbs after I installed a drop-in bed liner, WeatherTech mats, bed extender, and tonneau cover) is the lowest I've seen. That's what you get when you get a high trim level King Ranch, Platinum, Limited, or even a Lariat with max options. I've got just the standard tow package, a 4x4 with off-road shields, moonroof, Sony sub, etc., etc., etc.
Butt....there are plenty of F150s with a load of options that have only 1200 to 1300 lbs of payload capacity.
The F150 is a 1/2 Ton truck - and that's 1000 lbs!!!
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06-09-2015, 02:07 AM
#23
Senior Member
Thread Starter
What I find truly hilarious is my Mustang has about a 900lb payload capacity. I've then removed a bit over 100lbs of stuff from the passenger cabin, meaning I have about 1000lbs of payload. That means his F150 can only technically carry 100lbs more stuff. 
06-09-2015, 10:00 AM
#24
I can load my F150 up to its 7200 GVWR with 1000 lbs in the cab and bed, and that leaves me 8300 lbs that I can tow behind the truck when my Trailer Toad is carrying the entire tongue weight of the trailer.
The Trailer Toad weighs about 300 lbs, so I can hook up my Trailer Toad and an 8000 lb trailer and stay within all weight limit ratings.
You can't "pull" that much behind your 'Stang!!
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06-11-2015, 03:27 PM
#25
New guy here.
A WD hitch makes a big difference when pulling bigger trailers. I have an open trailer that I hauled on a 2600 mile round trip with my T-bird on it. I didn't even have the trailer brakes hooked up and the truck pulled it and stopped with ease. I even averaged 14-15mpg at 75mph..not too shabby.
I also have a 24' Pace Shadow enclosed trailer that I picked up earlier this year. I did a test tow with just the regular bumper hitch. The truck was bouncy in the front end and did not instill any confidence that it would be safe. I then hooked up my Curt WD hitch with sway control and repeated the test. Night and day difference. Truck was level and rode and stopped so much better.
With the car in that trailer, I estimate total trailer weight at 8000lbs and I would feel safe hauling it on a long trip with the WD hitch.
A WD hitch makes a big difference when pulling bigger trailers. I have an open trailer that I hauled on a 2600 mile round trip with my T-bird on it. I didn't even have the trailer brakes hooked up and the truck pulled it and stopped with ease. I even averaged 14-15mpg at 75mph..not too shabby.
I also have a 24' Pace Shadow enclosed trailer that I picked up earlier this year. I did a test tow with just the regular bumper hitch. The truck was bouncy in the front end and did not instill any confidence that it would be safe. I then hooked up my Curt WD hitch with sway control and repeated the test. Night and day difference. Truck was level and rode and stopped so much better.
With the car in that trailer, I estimate total trailer weight at 8000lbs and I would feel safe hauling it on a long trip with the WD hitch.
06-11-2015, 05:12 PM
#26
Senior Member
^ at first read, I thought you towed that open trailer WITH the T-bird... I need a brake, or a break...
06-11-2015, 06:37 PM
#27
Lol! That would be a sight!
Back in the day I did have to tow my 03 Screw home (crank position sensor failed) with my 93 Dodge Dakota (V-6!). It was only about 10 miles but I bet people were scratching their heads on that one!
Back in the day I did have to tow my 03 Screw home (crank position sensor failed) with my 93 Dodge Dakota (V-6!). It was only about 10 miles but I bet people were scratching their heads on that one!
06-17-2015, 02:36 AM
#28
Senior Member
I have never seen a equipment or car hauler trailer use a WD hitch . If you load it right I don't see how you would need it.
Now It makes some since in a TT because you have less control of load placement. Anyway I have towed all over the nc any KY mountains with a 22 foot trailer behind a 2500 with 11000 in tow and she handled perfect. . We played Around with the load before we left and made a couple of short test runs. The trailer had brakes on all three axles.
Now It makes some since in a TT because you have less control of load placement. Anyway I have towed all over the nc any KY mountains with a 22 foot trailer behind a 2500 with 11000 in tow and she handled perfect. . We played Around with the load before we left and made a couple of short test runs. The trailer had brakes on all three axles.
06-17-2015, 09:23 AM
#29
Senior Member
If you read the manufacturer's specs, you HAVE to have a WD hitch to pull anything over 5k with a 1/2 ton and over 8500 with a super duty.
06-17-2015, 03:36 PM
#30
Senior Member
The purpose of the weight distribution hitch is to restore the weight removed from the front axle by the weight pushing down on the truck behind the rear axle. Any weight in the truck bed behind the rear axle is also acting to lift the front axle. So any weight behind the rear axle is added to the trailer tongue weight when applying the 500 pound tongue weight rule for determining the need for a weight distribution hitch.