ricklauri
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I have a 2018 F150 Supercrew 4x4, 145" wb, 3.5L EcoBoost GTDI V6 3.55 axle ratio with 53C tow package. Per Ford "Max loaded trailer weight" I can tow 10,700lbs with GCWR of 16,100 lbs. I want to purchase a 2022 2600RB c/w Blue Ox weight distribution hitch (per spec 594lb hitch, 5795 UVW & 7850 GVWR) looks like I'm ok. but am I...........?? I was on a site that said the details per Ford are not accurate. I used there method to calculate c/o
"To get the actual trailer weight limit for YOUR truck, take your truck's "Payload Rating" off of the driver door sticker. Subtract the weight of the driver and all passengers who will be in the truck. Subtract the weight of the weight distribution hitch (you DO have a weight distribution hitch, don't you). If you have a topper or a tonneau cover, subtract its weight. Estimate and subtract the weight of all the stuff you will carry in the truck while camping, like chairs, tables, generators, grills, firewood, EVERYTHING. Now, take whatever is left of the payload rating and divide by 13%. Whatever number you get is the maximum-ish trailer weight (loaded, not dry) that you can safely tow.The trailer's tongue weight should be in the 10% to 15% range of its total weight for sway control. You can get a range of maximum trailer weights by dividing by 10% and 15%, but I think 13% gets you in the ball park +/- a couple of hundred pounds."
Using that calcilation above I get from 6200 lbs to 6900 lbs loaded trailer weight............which to me means my truck would not be a good fit. Totally confused. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated as I have found the trailer I want but can't afford to buy a new truck.
"To get the actual trailer weight limit for YOUR truck, take your truck's "Payload Rating" off of the driver door sticker. Subtract the weight of the driver and all passengers who will be in the truck. Subtract the weight of the weight distribution hitch (you DO have a weight distribution hitch, don't you). If you have a topper or a tonneau cover, subtract its weight. Estimate and subtract the weight of all the stuff you will carry in the truck while camping, like chairs, tables, generators, grills, firewood, EVERYTHING. Now, take whatever is left of the payload rating and divide by 13%. Whatever number you get is the maximum-ish trailer weight (loaded, not dry) that you can safely tow.The trailer's tongue weight should be in the 10% to 15% range of its total weight for sway control. You can get a range of maximum trailer weights by dividing by 10% and 15%, but I think 13% gets you in the ball park +/- a couple of hundred pounds."
Using that calcilation above I get from 6200 lbs to 6900 lbs loaded trailer weight............which to me means my truck would not be a good fit. Totally confused. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated as I have found the trailer I want but can't afford to buy a new truck.