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12-15-2019, 12:21 PM #11
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2019 F-250 Supercab
2017 Imagine 2650RK
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12-15-2019, 01:12 PM #12
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Correct Rob, as you know there is much more (of course) to the determination of suitable and safe towing that knowing the model (f150) of the vehicle. As far as I
know, the Max Tow Pkg on a 150 is available only with the 3.5TT engine. If one has to have the 3.5TT engine to tow a 28' TT that maxes out at 7k lbs then there must
be tens of thousands of RV's towing with the 'wrong' TV, but...…...I doubt it. Max tow cap on my TV is 9,100, a far cry from the max 7k for the two 3.5k axles and
2,600lbs above the max I would even consider towing (I stop at 6500lbs for safety and tow with zero water). Just my 2cents unless I'm missing some important facts.Dave and Sue Dion
SCPO(SW), USN, (Ret)
2020 GD Imagine 2250RK
2019 F-150 XLT FX4 5.0L,1823 payload
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12-15-2019, 04:27 PM #13
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The other thing you need to ensure is that you are not over the payload of the truck. Most of the time you will max out the payload of the truck with an RV well before you get to the max tow rating. 15% of the 7000 lb trailer is 1050 lbs tongue weight and then add all passengers, hitch and any other cargo in the truck and compare to the max payload on the door sticker to make sure you are safe. As an example my Tundra had a max tow rating of 10,100 lbs and payload of 1290 lbs. With my 297RSTS loaded for camping the trailer weighed 9500 lbs but with my wife, hitch, dog and a couple of chairs in the box I was 300 lbs over payload. I was ok with that because I was still 100 lbs under my rear axle rating and I had upgraded my tires to LRE on the truck from the P-rated tires. Best thing to do is the weigh the combo ready for camping to make sure you are within all of you ratings.
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Rob & Barb
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2022 RAM 3500 SRW HO Aisin 4x4
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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12-15-2019, 04:40 PM #14
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Correct Rob, my payload is 1823, after subtracting all variables, I have 193 lbs payload left. I would like to have a little more 'breathing room' than that but I can't change the numbers. I always do a CAT scale weigh at the first available location after leaving town just to be sure that I know where I stand. Much thanks for your input.
Dave and Sue Dion
SCPO(SW), USN, (Ret)
2020 GD Imagine 2250RK
2019 F-150 XLT FX4 5.0L,1823 payload
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12-15-2019, 04:45 PM #15
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Sounds like a nice truck jmbopp, I'm sure it will serve you well. I'm thinking that, for me, I don't want to be stuck X number of years from now with an expensive F250 as my daily driver
so I had to compromise a bit by buying a smaller, lighter TT and a TV that I can use more efficiently later. Travel Safe!!Dave and Sue Dion
SCPO(SW), USN, (Ret)
2020 GD Imagine 2250RK
2019 F-150 XLT FX4 5.0L,1823 payload
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02-23-2020, 03:49 PM #16
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Thanks to all who commented. I’ve been towing my 2250RK (CAT scale 6500lbs) with my new truck (details above 12-12-19) now for 3500 miles and the towing experience compared to my previous 2018 2wd F150 with the same 5.0L Coyote is night and day. Can I tell you specifically why? No, I’m just Happy with the results. Thanks to all for your input.
Dave and Sue Dion
SCPO(SW), USN, (Ret)
2020 GD Imagine 2250RK
2019 F-150 XLT FX4 5.0L,1823 payload
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03-14-2020, 09:09 PM #17
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thanks chieft. mine does not have tow mirrors either however I have a very capable furrion rear observation camera that works great and my truck has the optional trailer tow setting that allows the blis or bsms, whatever its called, system to extend both side and rear distances so the blind spot covers the entire trailer. luckily the lack of the larger tow mirrors has not been an issue. travel safe.
Dave and Sue Dion
SCPO(SW), USN, (Ret)
2020 GD Imagine 2250RK
2019 F-150 XLT FX4 5.0L,1823 payload
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