2011OutlawF150

I have a 2011 Screw with the 6.2 and the max tow package. I am looking to purchase my first toy hauler, and am getting some conflicting information about the capacity of my truck. From what I have read, the capacity is 11,100 pounds. The trailer that I am looking at has a GVRW of 10,900 and a UVW of 7,530. With the gear that I will be putting in it, I will have it close to GVRW. Any thoughts regarding whether I can safely tow this trailer?

As additional info, I also have a 6 inch lift with 35s. I have also done new exhaust, CAI and a chip, so I am getting some extra power.

Thanks for the help.

Buck50HD

Don't do it!

This would make it even worse.

jerrybizzle

I would also recommend a lighter trailer as the lift and tires effectively lower towing capacity. That would be pushing it with the truck in stock form. What kind of terrain will you be towing in? If flat lands you can usually get away with towing closer to max ratings where if you tow in the mountains I would keep it well below max ratings.

Franny K

Just what came to mind not exactly responding to your main questions.

Look at the axle ratings of the trailer, exactly how much of the gross trailer weight they figure goes onto the tongue can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer for what seems virtually the same design.

Look at the type of driving license you have and if it is good for more than 10,000 pound trailer. It seems from various internet stuff folks that are registered in Ca have to go by Ca rules but visitors by federal rules and this can lead to long discussions and which party is correct I just can't tell. exceeding your driving license probably is a more serious infraction than having too much weight on the rear axle of the truck.

2011OutlawF150

I went forward and bought the trailer, and expect that it will be about 10,000 pounds when loaded. So now my question shifts to what, if anything, should I do to help it drive better and safer. The place that did my lift / suspension is recommending airbags and re-gearing to 4.56 (currently 3.73). Any thoughts on doing either, or both, are appreciated.

dereku

Hate to say this but loose the lift otherwise it will never tow that much weight well at all.

EcoboostKev

Like dereku said, lose the lift and big tires if you want the truck to perform at its best. Out of curiosity what is your trucks payload? And also where does the toy hauler carry its weight, in the front or rear of the trailer??

dereku

Your at it again.. haha.

2011OutlawF150

Losing the lift isn't an option, I'll buy a F-350 before that happens.

Going to go forward with the airbags and the re-gear,install is this Thursday. Certainly appreciate that I can't have both a capable off-road truck and a solid puller without some comprise. My priority for this one is on off-road capable.

I guess at this point this can shift this thread from looking for advice to me offering commentary regarding how my set up works. After I get the truck set up and take delivery of the trailer and get it all hooked up, I'll post some pictures.

FSM

Is gearing it to 4.56 bringing you back to stock basically with the large size tires or are you hearing even lower?