Towing with my 2023 Lariat PowerBoost?

[Jerome10]

Not a towing expert but my quick look at everything I think payload is a tad low.... the trailer weight I don't think sounds absurd to me.

So agreeing with others that tongue weight, weight of gear and people in truck etc is gonna be key.

Just as a reference point I have an XLT Powerboost and my payload is 1679lbs

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[Kurt V]

Ok so I bought a 21 ft travel trailer. My truck is in the shop today getting the Falcon Tow/Haul adjustable shocks and also installing Roadmaster Active Suspension. Will end up with a 2 in front lift and the Roadmasters will raise the rear about an inch. Will be taking the trailer on a short test trip next week and will report back. I've heard numerous good reports on the RAS.

 

[Kurt V]

Update: The upgrade is amazing. No sway and bounce is almost non-existent. The front shocks actually raised my front end 2.5 inches. The Roadmasters raised the rear 1 in as advertised. That, along with the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATs, I am very happy.

 

[adyaro77]

With that payload, you'll have to be super careful about tongue weight and TT manufacturers are pretty notorious about understating them.

My actual, new, empty tongue weight, was around 300 lbs. heavier than published.

 

[Kurt V]

I've been looking at this one and others.

I've been looking at this one and others.

 

[Atlee]

I've never seen that tongue scale before. How much does it cost?

 

[adyaro77]

I've never seen that tongue scale before. How much does it cost?

I got it from etrailer. If I remember right like $80 about 4 years ago.

 

[Gord0]

I got it from etrailer. If I remember right like $80 about 4 years ago.

So about 350 now?

 

[adyaro77]

So about 350 now?

I just looked it up on etrailer. Flipping 216 now. Ridiculous.

 

[Kurt V]

I would think either of these would work.

Amazon.com: TowPilot Lite RV Trailer Tongue Weight Scale | 2400 LBS Capacity includes Waterproof Storage Bag | Essential Camper Hitch Weigh Precision Measurement RV Accessories for Safer Towing : Industrial & Scientific

Amazon.com: Simple WEIGH™ Tongue Weight Scale : Fastway: Health & Household

 

[Aron]

I have one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Sherline-LM-...se&keywords=hitch+scale&qid=1720363874&sr=8-6

Works pretty well, as long as you have some cinder blocks or a pile of boards to sit it on.

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