I just got an 02' F150 supercrew with the 4.6l in it. It says 6,600 lbs. is my gross. What are you folks towing to pack your camp goods and machines? Any input would be great. I have never had to worry about this, but I sold my F350 and now weight is an issue.

I know, I know, "shoulda bought a dodge"

Bill,
Anytime you need to barrow my little trailer just let me know.

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Dazeys

Bill,

Anytime you need to barrow my little trailer just let me know.</end quote></div>

Thanks Tony,


You new hauler, Is it a Balboa?


I'm looking at everything, we are not going to buy until spring or early summer.

Got a FK2100 WW we tow with an 06 Silverado 5.3. The "claimed" dry weight of the trailer is 4400, so I call it 5000. Figure by the time we load three quads, fill the tank on the filing station and load all the other stuff in it, it's close to 8k. Only complaint is the mileage. Around 7-8 mpg.

Been looking at the 2500 series, just so I may be able to get a bigger trailer later. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

Bill.....
Look inside your drivers door. Their should be a sticker giving you Information about the "VWR" (vehicle weight rating) "GVWR" (gross vehicle weight rating) "CGVWR" (combined gross vehicle weight rating)

When towing a trl. the combined weight rating is the one you need to watch on both TRUCK & TRAILER.......
Also any trailer you purchase should have the same info listed on a similar tag some place in the trailer..........

My trailer has the info on a outside tag & on an inside tag. This is required by law for any manufacture.

Ya got my cell phone number, call if ya got any questions........

we tow a 19' coverted tt to a flat bed trailer loaded with 4 quads and 2 motorcycles with my 96 yuckon and before that it was erics 98 dodge

Bill

You say your Gross Rating is 6600 Lb. Is that the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)? Sounds very light for the combination rating for that truck.

At any rate, get the GCWR, deduct what the weight of the truck and contents will be and the remainder is what your trailer and contents can weigh. Not really rocket science. Be sure to include the tongue weight of the trailer in the truck weight. This tongue weight should be 10 to 15% of the total trailer weight for it to tow well. The weight rating of the individual axles must also be considered with the rear axle of the pickup usually being the one that is easy to overload. By shifting load around and being prudent in what is taken along you should be fine.

Sometimes an equalizer hitch, or weight transfer hitch if you prefer, is needed to move weight from the truck rear axle to the truck front axle and trailer axle(s).

If your getting up toward the upper limits, above about 60% IMO, of the GCWR it is prudent to have brakes on the trailer. Even at lighter loads trailer brakes are nice to have.

Couple of other weight ratings to be sure to watch are the GVWR of the trailer and the weight rating of the tires on the truck and trailer.

Not a common problem but it is also wise to be sure the trailer is equipped for a ball size rated for what you will be hauling and that the ball you are using is rated high enough.

Never, ever, believe what the truck or trailer manufacturer says their equipment weighs. Get it on a scale and weigh each axle. It's the only way to know where you are and what you need to change or where you can add weight.

Did I mention to never, ever believe what the truck or trailer manufacturer says their equipment weight?

Stop by a state scale and talk to a Weigh Master if you have questions. Be sure to go when your truck is empty. And don't forget to have sufficient tonnage on the truck to cover the load you will be hauling/towing. In case of an accident this will be vital.

Yep 20ft. balboa. Eric just bought a 24ft. Thor transport. We are headed to Horsefalls Beach this weekend.

Ford is sayin he can hook 6600 lbs to the hitch of the 4.6L. and they claim 9300 to the hitch of my 5.4L

Ford F150 Towing Guide

I have an equalizer hitch that I trip over, if you find a trailer that needs one. You could go as big as that WW thta I had. Personally I think something like a 19 or 20 light class would be "more gooder".