First camper stupid questions

[Davexxxx]

I apologize. I was wrong.

I knew I didn't order max tow but just checked my sticker and did order the regular tow package.

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[Bob Violence]

In addition to what was just posted 2 messages back ...

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/trailer-tow-vs-max-trailer-tow-with-powerboost….17974/

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/2022-lariat-powerboost-tow-tech-17t-vs-trailer-tow-53a.7512/

Even without a tow package, because your truck is a PB, it already has almost everything the tow packages offer.

 

[Calson]

With a truck it is the weakest link that determines payload or towing capacity. My truck with the Max Tow package has a receiver that is not rated for 14,000 lb., simple as that. My 2011 Chevy 2500 truck had a receiver rated for 17,500 lbs and that was without a WDH. The GM frame was strong enough to handle the tow load without a WDH. The stronger frame was a key reason for my choosing the Chevy over Ram or Ford at the time. Ram beefed up their heavy duty truck frames in 2013-2014 and Ford did in 2016.

 

[Chris GTO TT]

With a truck it is the weakest link that determines payload or towing capacity. My truck with the Max Tow package has a receiver that is not rated for 14,000 lb., simple as that. My 2011 Chevy 2500 truck had a receiver rated for 17,500 lbs and that was without a WDH. The GM frame was strong enough to handle the tow load without a WDH. The stronger frame was a key reason for my choosing the Chevy over Ram or Ford at the time. Ram beefed up their heavy duty truck frames in 2013-2014 and Ford did in 2016.

I'm not sure what you mean it's not rated for 14,000lbs, it most certainly is. You just need a weight distribution system. Now if you're looking for a truck that can pull 14,000lbs with a dead weight hitch then you need a Super/Heavy Duty. Preferably a 350/3500 because that trailer will have a whole lot of tongue weight in the real world.

 

[Groovicles]

Payload is usually the limiting factor. I don't have the tow packages, so I am "limited" to 7,000lbs towing. However, I would first hit payload limit than max out the 7,000lbs. And I got:

They really want HD for towing anything family size. I got 5 people right now. Good luck!

Hell of a payload. I think you might hit your max tow before your payload if you're at 7000#!

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