Originally Posted by
edjunior
Is it the 5.4L or the 6.8L V10? It doesn't really matter that much, since the max towing weight for even the 6.8L is still 12,500. It's too much boat for the truck. The truck will tow it, but you will be over the rated tow weights. Nuff said! Here's the link to the Trailer Life tow rating guides:
http://www.trailerlife.com/output.cfm?id=1073737
12,500 is just at the hitch. With fifth wheel it can handle nearly 16,000.
Edit: just seen you have 5.4. I don't believe that has the same high ratings