Towing Capacity
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Towing Capacity
So I'm a little confused on what the actual towing capacity is on my truck. I have a 2020 F250 Lariat with Tremor package and the high capacity tow package, 6.7L Turbo Diesel. 3.55 axle. The Ford Fleet Guide under conventional towing says 20,000/15,000. If you have the high-capacity tow package it's 20,000 but tremor package it's 15,000. I'm thinking the HCTTP trumps the Tremor package tow capacity. Also, the sticker on the hitch says max trailer weight is 21,200lbs and max tongue weight is 2,120lbs.
So, which is it? 15,00lbs, 20,00lbs, or 21,200lbs?
So, which is it? 15,00lbs, 20,00lbs, or 21,200lbs?
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So I'm a little confused on what the actual towing capacity is on my truck. I have a 2020 F250 Lariat with Tremor package and the high capacity tow package, 6.7L Turbo Diesel. 3.55 axle. The Ford Fleet Guide under conventional towing says 20,000/15,000. If you have the high-capacity tow package it's 20,000 but tremor package it's 15,000. I'm thinking the HCTTP trumps the Tremor package tow capacity. Also, the sticker on the hitch says max trailer weight is 21,200lbs and max tongue weight is 2,120lbs.
So, which is it? 15,00lbs, 20,00lbs, or 21,200lbs?
So, which is it? 15,00lbs, 20,00lbs, or 21,200lbs?
The rating on the hitch is just that.........the rating on the hitch.
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2,751lb payload because I have the diesel. Would be higher (around 3500lbs I think) if I had the 7.3 gas.
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I stopped by the local Ram dealer to check out 2500 Mega cab diesel 4x4 and was shocked when I looked at the cargo capacity sticker and it was only 1940 lbs. Only about 250 lbs more than my F150.
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Payload will always be the limiting factor in your towing.
You will run out of payload long before you get to the max towing weights listed in the charts.
This holds true regardless of tongue weight for conventional towing using 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight or 22 percent of loaded trailer weight for gooseneck or 5th wheel pin weight.
don't forget to account for weight of passengers, tools, firewood, coolers, dogs or whatever else you may be hauling around along with your trailer.
You will run out of payload long before you get to the max towing weights listed in the charts.
This holds true regardless of tongue weight for conventional towing using 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight or 22 percent of loaded trailer weight for gooseneck or 5th wheel pin weight.
don't forget to account for weight of passengers, tools, firewood, coolers, dogs or whatever else you may be hauling around along with your trailer.
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Who would have thought 10 years ago a F-250 would put you into a class B license at max rating? I certainly didn't. I have maxed out my 20 and hit 29k gross, definitely past the comforts of a a SRW truck. The truck feels much better under 23k gross to me.
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A lot of people go off the axle ratings and combined GVWRs.
Besides that to the original question, I am pretty sure the Tremor has a lower tow rating. Bigger tires, front limited slip, and higher suspension is the differences.
Besides that to the original question, I am pretty sure the Tremor has a lower tow rating. Bigger tires, front limited slip, and higher suspension is the differences.
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Payload will always be the limiting factor in your towing.
You will run out of payload long before you get to the max towing weights listed in the charts.
This holds true regardless of tongue weight for conventional towing using 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight or 22 percent of loaded trailer weight for gooseneck or 5th wheel pin weight.
don't forget to account for weight of passengers, tools, firewood, coolers, dogs or whatever else you may be hauling around along with your trailer.
You will run out of payload long before you get to the max towing weights listed in the charts.
This holds true regardless of tongue weight for conventional towing using 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight or 22 percent of loaded trailer weight for gooseneck or 5th wheel pin weight.
don't forget to account for weight of passengers, tools, firewood, coolers, dogs or whatever else you may be hauling around along with your trailer.
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Thanks. Just starting to look into SD trucks. Been driving and some towing with F150 last 4 yrs.
I stopped by the local Ram dealer to check out 2500 Mega cab diesel 4x4 and was shocked when I looked at the cargo capacity sticker and it was only 1940 lbs. Only about 250 lbs more than my F150.
I stopped by the local Ram dealer to check out 2500 Mega cab diesel 4x4 and was shocked when I looked at the cargo capacity sticker and it was only 1940 lbs. Only about 250 lbs more than my F150.
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If you only get the Tremor package it actually increases your payload and tow capacity. Tow capacity becomes 15,000 conventional towing, not sure about payload though as it varies if you have gas or diesel. But once you add the high capacity tow package you get the five leaf springs, two bump stops, beefier axle, 3.55 ratio, etc. So having both packages looks like it does give me quite a bit of towing capacity. I just have to watch out for tongue weight or pin weight if I ever go to 5th wheel or gooseneck, which I doubt I ever will.
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What was throwing me off was the fleet guide for towing and the number listed on the trucks hitch receiver. I know a class IV hitch with 3" receiver and 2 5/16" ball can handle 21,200lbs, but the Ford fleet guide says 20,000lbs IF you have the high capacity tow package. If you only had the Tremor package it's only 15,000lbs. All conventional towing. Weights are a little higher for 5th wheel or gooseneck of course.
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Door sticker says: 2,751lbs payload, front GAWR 5200lbs, rear GAWR 6340lbs GVWR 10,800lbs. I don't see anywhere what my combined weight rating is. I could be blind and don't see it.