Towing numbers - 18 SCrew 157" Max Tow 7050#
05-30-2019, 11:08 AM
#13
Senior Member
See thread here and scan down for pictures and part codes...https://www.f150forum.com/f118/trail...351048/index2/
I'm not saying one is better than the other, but Ford does rate the MaxTow receiver a bit higher.
05-30-2019, 11:27 AM
#14
You can tell which hitch you have by the safety chain hookup. The max tow hitch, which is stronger, has the chain connection on an angle. Almost a 45 degree. The regular tow hitch the connection is parallel with the bumper.
Regular hitch is good for 1050lb i think? Max tow hitch is either 1220 or 1320. Hope this helps.
Regular hitch is good for 1050lb i think? Max tow hitch is either 1220 or 1320. Hope this helps.
05-30-2019, 12:06 PM
#15
So, now we know why Canada trucks are not to be sold in the US. They don't have the sticker on the receiver!!!!
05-31-2019, 11:15 AM
#16
Senior Member
Thread Starter
You can tell which hitch you have by the safety chain hookup. The max tow hitch, which is stronger, has the chain connection on an angle. Almost a 45 degree. The regular tow hitch the connection is parallel with the bumper.
Regular hitch is good for 1050lb i think? Max tow hitch is either 1220 or 1320. Hope this helps.
Regular hitch is good for 1050lb i think? Max tow hitch is either 1220 or 1320. Hope this helps.
06-08-2019, 09:57 PM
#17
Senior Member
Your max tow Is limited by the payload first.
1750 payload sticker minus a 200 pound driver and 100 pound weight of the weight-distributing hitch, leaves 1450 pounds payload. At a 13% trailer tongue weight (an assumption, but a tongue weight scale is best) (1450/.13) is 11153 pounds max towing capacity. That is with absolutely nothing in the truck, truck bed, and no aftermarket accessories.
1750 payload minus driver at 200 pounds, 3 passengers at 170 pounds each, 200 pounds of weight in the truck bed, and a 100 pound WDH results in 740 pounds available payload, (740/.13) a maximum 5692 pound trailer.
That is assuming a regular trailer. If towing a 4-wheel farm type trailer that puts no tongue weight on the truck, you can tow the full rated amount.
1750 payload sticker minus a 200 pound driver and 100 pound weight of the weight-distributing hitch, leaves 1450 pounds payload. At a 13% trailer tongue weight (an assumption, but a tongue weight scale is best) (1450/.13) is 11153 pounds max towing capacity. That is with absolutely nothing in the truck, truck bed, and no aftermarket accessories.
1750 payload minus driver at 200 pounds, 3 passengers at 170 pounds each, 200 pounds of weight in the truck bed, and a 100 pound WDH results in 740 pounds available payload, (740/.13) a maximum 5692 pound trailer.
That is assuming a regular trailer. If towing a 4-wheel farm type trailer that puts no tongue weight on the truck, you can tow the full rated amount.
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06-09-2019, 08:21 AM
#18
The SAE J2807 test uses between 9.5 and 10.5% tongue weight, so why do you say 13% is correct? Optional sure, at most preferred in some instance.
06-09-2019, 08:25 AM
#19
Trying to figure out the towing numbers on the truck I've just purchased - 2018 F150 SuperCrew 157", 7050# GVWR package, 3.55 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package. Payload label states mac occupant and cargo as 1732#.
Confusion lies in the owners manual for me. First, they label the cabs as Single, Super Cab and Crew Cab, vice SuperCrew - I believe the SuperCrew is covered in the manual as the Crew Cab. If that is correct, then it states a 18,400 GCWR when equipped with the Max. Duty Trailer Tow Pkg Class IV hitch. Is that package referred to as the Max Tow Package on the Window sticker?
If the 18400 CGWR is correct, then I see a curb weight (full fuel, no cargo/occupant) as 7050-1732=5318# , therefore max trailer of 13082# (minus occupants and cargo, not accounting for the transfer of tongue weight from trailer to cargo, etc, etc).
Do I have those details correct? Not trying to suggest It's optimal to use every pound of the capacities, but want to have them correct as a starting point.
Confusion lies in the owners manual for me. First, they label the cabs as Single, Super Cab and Crew Cab, vice SuperCrew - I believe the SuperCrew is covered in the manual as the Crew Cab. If that is correct, then it states a 18,400 GCWR when equipped with the Max. Duty Trailer Tow Pkg Class IV hitch. Is that package referred to as the Max Tow Package on the Window sticker?
If the 18400 CGWR is correct, then I see a curb weight (full fuel, no cargo/occupant) as 7050-1732=5318# , therefore max trailer of 13082# (minus occupants and cargo, not accounting for the transfer of tongue weight from trailer to cargo, etc, etc).
Do I have those details correct? Not trying to suggest It's optimal to use every pound of the capacities, but want to have them correct as a starting point.
06-09-2019, 08:28 AM
#20
If you only care about GVWR, there are trucks (like mine) that you might exceed the GCWR. It's necessary to check all weight ratings (vehicle GVWR, GCWR, RAWR, FAWR, hitch, and trailer GVWR), and make sure that you do not exceed any of them.