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RE: Tow Vehicle rating and comfort
Hi All! I'm having trouble deciphering the towing capacity of my truck.
Vehicle stats:
2016 Ford F-150 4x4 SuperCrew
3.5L V-6 EcoBoost
3.3 Axle ratio
GCWR 16100#
Conv. towing trailer cap 10,600#
Would my truck tow a UVW 5000# (6800# GVWR) trailer comfortably? I'm new to RVing and looking to purchase my first. I want to be comfortable towing i.e.having acceleration power and ability to get up inclines. If not, what kind of power should I be looking to get?
I look forward to your input! Thanks-j
You will be fine, unless you put a huge amount of heavy stuff in the bed of the truck. That Ecoboost is a towing beast.
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coolmom42
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12/28/19 05:51pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: *NEWB ALERT* question about TT up keep
Anyone have exp with the cones that the electric tongue jacks foot sits on? I have a red one that was gifted to me. I don't sit the jacks foot on the group it is always on this cone, I am thinking maybe this could adding to the problem and maybe I should try getting a metal foot to attach to the jack without using the red cone.
red trailer pad
I can't believe that wouldn't wobble. Get some pieces of lumber and glue them together with waterproof epoxy.
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coolmom42
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12/28/19 05:18pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: How fast do you go
60 mph max, because that is the speed rating on our ST tires. Also, because a truck + trailer doesn't handle or stop as well as just a truck, even with a good setup. Emergency maneuvers (of course ) should be avoided if possible, but are much less risky at 60 mph than at 70 or higher.
We also get somewhat improved gas mileage over towing at higher speeds.
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coolmom42
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02/15/19 06:53pm |
Towing
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