Could an F150 handle this trailer?
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Originally Posted by 04procompLARIAT
Overall Wt (std, dry, empty) 4880lb
Hitch 630lb
G.A.W.R. 7000lb
G.V.W.R. 2890lb
And what does G.A.W.R. and G.V.W.R. stand for?
P.S. I know I am the message board ******* right now but all help would be appreciated! Thanks..
Hitch 630lb
G.A.W.R. 7000lb
G.V.W.R. 2890lb
And what does G.A.W.R. and G.V.W.R. stand for?
P.S. I know I am the message board ******* right now but all help would be appreciated! Thanks..
G.V.W.R = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
G.C.W.R = Gross Combined Weight Rating I.E trailer and truck combined weight.
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Here is the class ratings for a hitch
HITCH RATINGS -- Hitches are rated by the manufacturer according to the maximum amount of weight they are engineered to handle. Class I travel trailer hitches are rated for towing as much as 2,000 pounds. Class II units are for loads up to 3,500 pounds. Class III has a rating of 7,500 pounds, and Class IV is for loads of up to 10,000 pounds. Class V hitches are designed for towing loads up to 14,000 pounds. These ratings based on class category may vary depending on the manufacturer. Fifth-wheel ratings range to 25,000 pounds. The weight rating refers to the total weight of the trailer/fifth-wheel, with freshwater tank full, propane tanks full, all supplies on-board and ready to travel.
Hope this is useful......
HITCH RATINGS -- Hitches are rated by the manufacturer according to the maximum amount of weight they are engineered to handle. Class I travel trailer hitches are rated for towing as much as 2,000 pounds. Class II units are for loads up to 3,500 pounds. Class III has a rating of 7,500 pounds, and Class IV is for loads of up to 10,000 pounds. Class V hitches are designed for towing loads up to 14,000 pounds. These ratings based on class category may vary depending on the manufacturer. Fifth-wheel ratings range to 25,000 pounds. The weight rating refers to the total weight of the trailer/fifth-wheel, with freshwater tank full, propane tanks full, all supplies on-board and ready to travel.
Hope this is useful......
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Originally Posted by 04procompLARIAT
Overall Wt (std, dry, empty) 4880lb
Hitch 630lb
G.A.W.R. 7000lb
G.V.W.R. 2890lb
And what does G.A.W.R. and G.V.W.R. stand for?
P.S. I know I am the message board ******* right now but all help would be appreciated! Thanks..
Hitch 630lb
G.A.W.R. 7000lb
G.V.W.R. 2890lb
And what does G.A.W.R. and G.V.W.R. stand for?
P.S. I know I am the message board ******* right now but all help would be appreciated! Thanks..
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Originally Posted by john dardis
Did nobody notice thoses numbers are wrong. I would say maybe he switched the GAWR and the GVWR.......but it's still not high enough axle weights to reach the GVWR then... I'm confused.
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the 2004+ F-150 with a Tow Pkg has a factory IV hitch rated at 990lbs tongue weight.
as far as i know all hitch recievers from the factory are lvl IV's and are rating at 990 lbs
what limits you from going as high as 9,990 lbs on the trailer is the G.C.W.R
you cannot exceed this or you will put your truck under serious strain.
ALL TOW RATINGS AND CAPACITIES SHOULD BE LISTED IN YOUR OWNERS MANUAL.
as far as i know all hitch recievers from the factory are lvl IV's and are rating at 990 lbs
what limits you from going as high as 9,990 lbs on the trailer is the G.C.W.R
you cannot exceed this or you will put your truck under serious strain.
ALL TOW RATINGS AND CAPACITIES SHOULD BE LISTED IN YOUR OWNERS MANUAL.
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Those numbers are within reason for a 1/2 ton. Definately install a good brake controller like a Prodigy. Use a weight distributing hitch like others have said. An anti-sway bar is a good idea, too. Don't tow in OD and don't be afraid to drop it into second spin the motor up to climb grades.