Hi,
I originally posted this in the general discussion forum, but was referred to this forum for further discussion.
I recently bought a 2016 F-150 Supercrew XLT Sport 5.0L 3.31 axle ratio with 7000# GVWR towing package. I am looking to purchase a travel trailer for camping with a family of 5, but I am getting a little confused by all of the different towing specs. Looks max capacity fully loaded is just over 7,000lbs. (based on using max vehicle load from sticker on door, deducting all weight and dividing by 13%).
I had a 2011 F-250 6.7L diesel and had a good idea of its towing capability, but I traded it in on the new F-150 and am a little confused on the capabilities?
I have been told not to pay attention to the towing charts, so I could use some suggestions on travel trailers or weight capacities for these newer F-150’s.
I am assuming I need to go with a “lightweight” trailer while keeping the GVWR under 5,000lbs as general rule? Don’t pay attention to “dry weight”, correct? We will need a bunk house and they get pretty heavy, so any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
When selecting a travel trailer for your 2016 F-150 Supercrew XLT Sport, it is important to consider both the towing capacity of your truck and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailers you’re looking at. The towing capacity for your specific model, considering the 5.0L engine and 3.31 axle ratio, generally ranges from 6,800 to 11,100 pounds. However, this can vary based on other factors such as cab configuration and whether you have a 4WD or 2WD.
For your F-150, it can safely pull a travel trailer that weighs around 5,000 to 8,000 pounds with gear.
Towing capacity, consider the payload capacity of your F-150, which is the maximum weight of passengers and cargo that the truck can carry. Subtracting the weight of passengers, cargo, and accessories from the payload capacity will give you the available payload for tongue weight and other trailer-related loads.
Your truck’s towing capacity is around 7,000 lbs, but it’s not the only number to consider. You also need to think about payload capacity, tongue weight, and the trailer’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
Since you’re looking for a bunkhouse trailer for your family of 5, focus on trailers with a GVWR well under your truck’s towing capacity. Don’t just look at “dry weight”; consider how much the trailer can carry when fully loaded. Going for a lightweight trailer is smart, given your truck’s specs.
So, knowing my truck has a towing capacity of around 6,800 to 11,100 pounds, I should focus on trailers around 5,000 to 8,000 pounds after accounting for gear?