tow package ?
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tow package ?
I Just Got A 07 F150 4.2l Auto. Now My Truck Is Supposed To Have A 6500 Lb Tow Package, Came With A Hitch And 3.55 Gear Ratio. Now I Looked Up The Max Towing Weight For The Truck And It Says 5100 Lbs.
So Im Guessing That The Gear Ratio With Out The Tow Package That I Have Is Lower...? Correct Me If Im Wrong That Would Be Great.
Another Question? I Have A Trailer With A Dry Weight Of 1500 Lbs.
Loaded With My Work Equipment It Cant Weigh Any More Than 2500.
Will This Be Ok To Pull With My Truck?
Im Pretty Sure That The 6500 Lb Tow Package Means That Is The Max Weight You Can Pull. Right?
Thanks For All Your Help And Im Sorry If Im Asking Dumb Questions.
So Im Guessing That The Gear Ratio With Out The Tow Package That I Have Is Lower...? Correct Me If Im Wrong That Would Be Great.
Another Question? I Have A Trailer With A Dry Weight Of 1500 Lbs.
Loaded With My Work Equipment It Cant Weigh Any More Than 2500.
Will This Be Ok To Pull With My Truck?
Im Pretty Sure That The 6500 Lb Tow Package Means That Is The Max Weight You Can Pull. Right?
Thanks For All Your Help And Im Sorry If Im Asking Dumb Questions.
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6500 is the GrossVehicleWeightRating, truck and anything in/on it, no trailer included. 5100 is the max trailer weight which is also part of the 10,000 GrossCombinedWeightRating listed in the specs which is the truck, anything in/on it, and the trailer all together.
So, no, 5100 is your max trailer weight if you live by the specs.
So, no, 5100 is your max trailer weight if you live by the specs.
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Originally Posted by Fosters
you'll be fine... unless it's a 2500 lb parachute or something.
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Originally Posted by tylus
I'd be surprised if you really noticed it when driving.
As long as you aren't planning on taking frequent long trips with the trailer in tow, I think you'll be very happy with it!
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I said that based on the last time I towed with my Kia Sorento. I towed a 3500lb trailer from Austin to Seattle. Other than the huge mountain passes, the car didn't notice it. I did feel it when braking though. Apple to oranges comparision I know, but if that little thing can do it, then a F-150 can/will exceed...IMO anyways.
single cab right? your truck has a better platform to tow. Yeah, your acceleration will go down, but c'mon. a 2500 lb trailer isn't anything for our trucks. even the v-6
don't worry about hurting it. my 98 F-150 had the 3.0 v-6 with a stick and I regularly put 1000-1500lbs of concrete in it. got a little light in the front, but it took everything I could throw at it with no problems except low MPG
the frame/drivetrain you've got now can handle ALOT more abuse. if your going to tow 5000lb +, I would get a trailer with a trailer brake though.
single cab right? your truck has a better platform to tow. Yeah, your acceleration will go down, but c'mon. a 2500 lb trailer isn't anything for our trucks. even the v-6
don't worry about hurting it. my 98 F-150 had the 3.0 v-6 with a stick and I regularly put 1000-1500lbs of concrete in it. got a little light in the front, but it took everything I could throw at it with no problems except low MPG
the frame/drivetrain you've got now can handle ALOT more abuse. if your going to tow 5000lb +, I would get a trailer with a trailer brake though.
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Yeah The New Box Fram And All Is Supposed To Be Strong. Also I Live In South Florida So I Dont Have To Worry About Hills. Thanks For All Your Help I Feal Good About Her Towing Now. Im Trying To Get Close To 1000 Miles On It Before I Have To Tow The Trailer. Im At 450 Now.
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Originally Posted by 90Ford250
Yeah The New Box Fram And All Is Supposed To Be Strong. Also I Live In South Florida So I Dont Have To Worry About Hills. Thanks For All Your Help I Feal Good About Her Towing Now. Im Trying To Get Close To 1000 Miles On It Before I Have To Tow The Trailer. Im At 450 Now.
Looks kinda neat though
Congrats on your new truck. You'll love it!
Oh, and on the tow weight question; you won't have any problems hauling that much weight in the least.
Last edited by last5oh_302; May 11, 2007 at 11:25 AM.