towing capacities????
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 364
Likes: 0
From: Republic of TEXAS
towing capacities????
I know this has been covered before... and I just looked through about 20 pages of old posts, and couldn't find my answer:
what is the towing capacity of an '99, 4.6, long wheel base F-150 XL? it has an automatic transmission/OD & 2.55X16 tires.
I plan to get a small (22-26FT) travel trailer and want to make sure there I don't over tax my truck. most fo the trailers I've looked at so far has been in the 3,800 - 4,200 pound range. I will be carrying about 750 pounds in the bed.
I realize I will need to re-gear the truck, probably to 4.10s. what will that do to my capacity? increase it?
thanks for the help.
what is the towing capacity of an '99, 4.6, long wheel base F-150 XL? it has an automatic transmission/OD & 2.55X16 tires.
I plan to get a small (22-26FT) travel trailer and want to make sure there I don't over tax my truck. most fo the trailers I've looked at so far has been in the 3,800 - 4,200 pound range. I will be carrying about 750 pounds in the bed.
I realize I will need to re-gear the truck, probably to 4.10s. what will that do to my capacity? increase it?
thanks for the help.
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,852
Likes: 1
From: Living under the bosses d
You will be very disapointed with the performance towing nearly any TT over 15'. I used to tow my 18'tt with a 4.6L. I killed the tranny in 1 year. Also very slow on hills, over heating up hill and couldnt hold 60 on the freeway.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 364
Likes: 0
From: Republic of TEXAS
thanks.... I guess. it's not what I wanted to hear. but, I do want to know what others have already found out. there are a couple of smaller TTs on the market I've looked at too..... but, am concerned about doing anything more a couple of days at a time. I really wanted something I could hit the road for a couple of weeks at a time. might have to go with my first instinct - a 13 ft "new" vintage Scotty.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 364
Likes: 0
From: Republic of TEXAS
Originally Posted by grafekie
Its actually pretty good... over 5k for sure. Let me look it up in my 1999 manual tomorrow 
4x4 or 4x2?
4x4 or 4x2?thanks
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 236
Likes: 1
From: Taxsonville,Fl.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,852
Likes: 1
From: Living under the bosses d
Pop ups are nice if you go to one place and hang out for a few days before packing up and going home. My wife and I decided against it after taking a trip for 10 days and staying at one place for more than 2 nights. The packing folding and cranking gets old if you have to do it every day. Also in the winter they can be drafty and in the summer can be HOT, I know you can get AC units for them but..... WHY.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 364
Likes: 0
From: Republic of TEXAS
Originally Posted by Mr Jimi
How about a pop up, lite and nice
Junior User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,496
Likes: 3
From: Simpsonville, KY
Need more info...
1999, F150, Reg cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.08 gears: 5,600lbs
1999, F150, Reg cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.55 gears: 7,200lbs
1999, F150, Ext cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.08 gears: 5,500lbs
1999, F150, Ext cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.55 gears: 7,000lbs
1999, F150, Reg cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.08 gears: 5,600lbs
1999, F150, Reg cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.55 gears: 7,200lbs
1999, F150, Ext cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.08 gears: 5,500lbs
1999, F150, Ext cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.55 gears: 7,000lbs
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 364
Likes: 0
From: Republic of TEXAS
Originally Posted by grafekie
Need more info...
1999, F150, Reg cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.08 gears: 5,600lbs
1999, F150, Reg cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.55 gears: 7,200lbs
1999, F150, Ext cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.08 gears: 5,500lbs
1999, F150, Ext cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.55 gears: 7,000lbs
1999, F150, Reg cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.08 gears: 5,600lbs
1999, F150, Reg cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.55 gears: 7,200lbs
1999, F150, Ext cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.08 gears: 5,500lbs
1999, F150, Ext cab, 4x2, 4.6L, auto, 3.55 gears: 7,000lbs
thanks. that just about says it all. looks like I need to stick to a trailer weight of under 3,000 lbs to maintain my comfort level.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 364
Likes: 0
From: Republic of TEXAS
if I have 4.10 gears installed, I'll be OK. if not, then I'll stick to a lower weight limit. I plan to do some mountain driving - therefore, I'd feel comfortable towing something in the 3,000 - 3,500 lb range. add my bike (740lbs) and some gear - and I'm over 4,500 lbs. I can't imagine towing any more weight than that up some of the Rockie Mountain passes.
BTW: can someone give me a clue what 4.10 gears might cost me - installed?
BTW: can someone give me a clue what 4.10 gears might cost me - installed?