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According to the RV dealer, my current hitch system is rated for 1,050LBS so after the propane tanks are full and the battery added on the front tongue of the trailer, that adds 100LBS, which is pushing the hitch capability. They advised that I upgrade the hitch (which they can do there) to a ClassIV(?). They said that upgrading the hitch brings me up to 1,200LBS hitch weight rating. They also said that with the truck being rated for 9,700LBS towing capacity, that the 7,200 LBS should be just fine. That leaves cheapest flight tickets from sfo to washington dc about 2,500LBS for gear and equipment, etc. They would install the weight distributing hitch and an aftermarket TBC.
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A friend of mine tows a similar trailer with a 2WD F150. It sure works so far, but he does not like towing it very far. To be honest though, he has 2 kids, wife, dog, generator, etc, so a lot of extra gear / stuff in the truck.
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I'm not that knowledgeable about the threshold on these trucks and where I should 'draw the line', that's why I posted this. Has anyone had similar experience? Any input on whether this setup is a good idea or not?
Your truck (and all other F-150's) already has a Class IV hitch from factory. cheapest flight tickets from sfo to washington dc Should be rated to 10,000 lbs. What does the tongue capacity sticker on the hitch say? Should be on the left side next to the 7 pin
The trailer you are after is going to put you at the very limits of your trucks ratings. The truck will do the job. I'd personally avoid anything but straight roads. As far as power, the 5.4 3v will do the job. Just slowly. Don't expect to win races, but she'll get you there
Thanks guys! I've been doing more thinking and probably will lay off of this deal. There is a trailer that is 6 feet shorter (28 feet long), cheapest flight tickets from sfo to washington dc 1500 LBS lighter (Dry Weight 5600 LBS) and 200 LBS lighter on the tongue (645 LBS Hitch Weight) that is made by the same manufacturer with almost the same layout. I feel more comfortable with towing a 5600 LBS trailer with this truck than the 7300 LBS.
Thanks guys! I've been doing more thinking and probably will lay off of this deal. There is a trailer that is 6 feet shorter (28 feet long), 1500 LBS lighter (Dry Weight 5600 LBS) and 200 LBS lighter on the tongue (645 LBS Hitch Weight) that is made by the same manufacturer cheapest flight tickets from sfo to washington dc with almost the same layout. I feel more comfortable with towing a 5600 LBS trailer with this truck than the 7300 LBS.
F150's are rated to tow heavy weights but I don't know if taking them to the limit is a good idea. Towing occasionally to the limit for shorter distances is one thing, but if one wants to tow longer distances and more often, a Super Duty would be a better choice. Just my opinion. And another opinion of mine is that my 5.4 has plenty of power to tow and haul with the 6 speed tranny, but of course a 6.2 is much better.
Thanks guys! I've been doing more thinking and probably will lay off of this deal. There is a trailer that is 6 feet shorter (28 feet long), 1500 LBS lighter (Dry Weight 5600 LBS) and 200 LBS lighter on the tongue (645 LBS Hitch Weight) that is made by the same manufacturer with almost the same layout. I feel more comfortable with towing a 5600 LBS trailer with this truck than the 7300 LBS.
as suggested, I would do a weight theory to practice. see what all you will carry, load the truck and then all the people who will be with you. then go get weighed. subtract that from your GCVR and see how much trailer you can still yank around
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cheapest flight tickets from sfo to washington dc A friend of mine tows a similar trailer with a 2WD F150. It sure works so far, but he does not like towing it very far. To be honest though, he has 2 kids, wife, dog, generator, etc, so a lot of extra gear / stuff in the truck.
I tow a max of 8,000 pounds totally loaded with everything - toys (2 ATVs), gear, generator including people and fluids (water and gas). I have a weight distribution system and a 9,600 max tow rating.
It tows but on long hauls, I'd say the truck isn't very happy. The 5.4 engines are beasts (I have a 5.0 and it rocks too) but expect poor gas mileage - depending on speed, wind and grade, expect anywhere from 8 to 10mpg.
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