Posted by BarnyardEngineering on January 19, 2018 at 07:08:43 from (98.17.202.245):
In Reply to: 2006 f150 4x4 hauling posted by num hutz on January 19, 2018 at 06:26:28:
Not in the doorjamb, but in the owner's manual.
"Heavy duty" is meaningless. People put the "heavy duty" label on everything. You see "heavy duty" trailers advertised all the time and they turn out to be cheap-o 4x8 folding Harbor Freight specials. NOT heavy duty!
A JD G can weigh anywhere from 6000 to 7500bs. A trailer built to handle that much weight will weigh 3000-3500lbs. All in all you are looking at around 9,000-11,000lbs of load.
Many F-150's are rated to tow 11,500 but that's maximum capacity, and is utilizing every drop of the truck's payload capacity to handle a 10% tongue weight. If you have passengers, tools, a bed topper, or any other aftermarket addons, that will detract from the payload capacity and put you in overloaded territory. For sure you will need weight distribution to keep from overloading the factory receiver, as it is only rated for 500lbs, and only 1000lbs with a weight distribution hitch. Then you need to achieve perfect balance on the trailer so as to not exceed the 1000lbs.
That's the "by the book" analysis. Nothing stopping you from hitching up and going. Many do. Most get where they need to go without any issues. Most of the rest have minor issues such as a white-knuckle moment or a flat tire. BUT, there's always the one that totally underestimates the situation and runs out of brakes, road, and ideas all at the same time.
If you do try it make sure the trailer has GOOD brakes. You will need them.
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