Towing capacity
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Towing capacity
Wanted to know what the towing capacity is for a 2003 f150 4wheel drive,
with a 4.6? I'm thinking of buying a 5th wheeler its a 30 footer and wanted to know if my truck would be able to pull it.
Thanks for any info!
volksjr
with a 4.6? I'm thinking of buying a 5th wheeler its a 30 footer and wanted to know if my truck would be able to pull it.
Thanks for any info!
volksjr
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From: SE Texas
4WD Single cab-16" tires
GCWR=11,500 lbs
Max trailer weight 6,800 lbs
4WD Single cab-17" tires
GCWR=11,000 lbs
Max trailer weight=6,300 lbs
4WD Supercab with 16" tires
GCWR=11,500 lbs
Max trailer weight=6,500 lbs
4WD Supercab with 17" tires
GCWR=11,000 lbs
Max trailer weight= 6,000 lbs
Ford DOES NOT recommend towing a 5th wheel with an F150 Supercrew, and has no spec for that.
Max trailer weight will NOT be the dry weight listed on the sticker of the trailer, it will be the loaded "ready to camp" weight,and I believe you'll be over the Rear GAWR limits with an F150.
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To add more for your info, the Gross Combind weight is the major controlling factor.
Ex.: If your truck is rated for 11,600 lbs, the trucks loaded weight subtracted from the GCW is the tow weight left you may legally pull.
Then it also depends on the motor size, tire size, cooling package etc that you need to have the best of to enjoy a good towing experience.
Do not let a trailer dealer talk you into something you can't pull because they do not know your truck's towing capacity in most nstances.
You need to be fully informed.
The tow weight usually thrown about is not always a reliable figure.
A 5th wheel on a super crew is not a good idea because the bed length is too short for turning.
There are smaller 5th wheels that may work if you install a special moveable in bed trailer mount but still would not reccomend it.
A 30' with a 4.6L and 3.55 gear also is not a good idea.
If you were to do an indepth investigation on all the areas of concern, you would even find that P rated tire are derated 10% for towing and weight rating.
So there is a lot to be awhere of beside just taking the books tow weight figure.
Lastly there is possibly state law you may need to check.
Good luck.
Ex.: If your truck is rated for 11,600 lbs, the trucks loaded weight subtracted from the GCW is the tow weight left you may legally pull.
Then it also depends on the motor size, tire size, cooling package etc that you need to have the best of to enjoy a good towing experience.
Do not let a trailer dealer talk you into something you can't pull because they do not know your truck's towing capacity in most nstances.
You need to be fully informed.
The tow weight usually thrown about is not always a reliable figure.
A 5th wheel on a super crew is not a good idea because the bed length is too short for turning.
There are smaller 5th wheels that may work if you install a special moveable in bed trailer mount but still would not reccomend it.
A 30' with a 4.6L and 3.55 gear also is not a good idea.
If you were to do an indepth investigation on all the areas of concern, you would even find that P rated tire are derated 10% for towing and weight rating.
So there is a lot to be awhere of beside just taking the books tow weight figure.
Lastly there is possibly state law you may need to check.
Good luck.
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