How Much Can I Tow
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How Much Can I Tow
2012 F150 Supercab 2WD 5.0 3.31 rear end with Tow Package (not Max tow). It has brake controller installed. Also installed rear Airlift 5000. I downloaded 2012 Trailer Towing Guide. GVWR is 7100 lbs and load capacity is 1700 lbs. It has "V-5" receiver with Max Gross Trailer weight of 10,500 with Max Tongue Weight of 1500 pounds. At page 18 of towing guide, my truck has GCWR of 13500. It appears with about 800 pounds of cargo, not counting tongue weight, I can tow 7200 lbs (13500-(7100-800)=7200 pounds.
1. Does this seem about right?
2. Would this require WDH?
1. Does this seem about right?
2. Would this require WDH?
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2012 F150 Supercab 2WD 5.0 3.31 rear end with Tow Package (not Max tow). It has brake controller installed. Also installed rear Airlift 5000. I downloaded 2012 Trailer Towing Guide. GVWR is 7100 lbs and load capacity is 1700 lbs. It has "V-5" receiver with Max Gross Trailer weight of 10,500 with Max Tongue Weight of 1500 pounds. At page 18 of towing guide, my truck has GCWR of 13500. It appears with about 800 pounds of cargo, not counting tongue weight, I can tow 7200 lbs (13500-(7100-800)=7200 pounds.
1. Does this seem about right?
2. Would this require WDH?
1. Does this seem about right?
2. Would this require WDH?
GVWR includes payload; don’t count it twice. However, note that trailer tongue weight is part of the truck’s payload.
The “V-5” label refers to the testing standard for the hitch. Assuming the receiver is 2” square, then it’s likely a Class III or IV hitch.
Trailer weight includes everything in and on the trailer: base weight, plus weight of options, accessories, (water?), supplies, and personal gear.
HTH,
Jim / crewzer
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The yellow sticker says 1699. Sorry I was not clearer: The 800 pounds was an arbitrary value for full fuel(26 gallons) and family of three with an extra 100 pounds they sneak in.
Was thinking 6x12 cargo trailer with one or two 3500 lb axles with brakes, even on the single axle. Asked for 6" height reduction to lower frontal area. Still 6 feet inside.
Trying to buy last trailer first(two axles). Doubt I would use all that trailer capacity on long hauls.
Still think WDH needed?
Was thinking 6x12 cargo trailer with one or two 3500 lb axles with brakes, even on the single axle. Asked for 6" height reduction to lower frontal area. Still 6 feet inside.
Trying to buy last trailer first(two axles). Doubt I would use all that trailer capacity on long hauls.
Still think WDH needed?
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Curb weight includes a full fuel tank; don’t count it twice.
I towed several tandem axle trailers over the years with our old 2000 F250 and a factory hitch rated for 5K/500 dead weight, IIRC. A couple were U-Haul enclosed 6x12 cargo trailers, and one was an auto trailer transporting an original Jeep Grand Cherokee. Another was to transport an old Subaru Legacy sedan.
Ford says the DW loaded trailer limit for the 2012 F150 factory hitch receiver is 5K lbs.
Perhaps a higher-rated after market replacement hitch? Check etrailer.com
HTH,
Jim / crewzer
I towed several tandem axle trailers over the years with our old 2000 F250 and a factory hitch rated for 5K/500 dead weight, IIRC. A couple were U-Haul enclosed 6x12 cargo trailers, and one was an auto trailer transporting an original Jeep Grand Cherokee. Another was to transport an old Subaru Legacy sedan.
Ford says the DW loaded trailer limit for the 2012 F150 factory hitch receiver is 5K lbs.
Perhaps a higher-rated after market replacement hitch? Check etrailer.com
HTH,
Jim / crewzer
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Update! Buying 7,000 lb GVW 6x12. The way I look at, my limit is 5000 pounds, and can have about 3500 pounds of cargo or about 2000 pounds. The extra axle made sense, even though I can't use it all, but I can get a bigger truck.
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