Over the Limit??
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Thanks for the information, but could you expand your explanation a little further as to why. My father thinks that his f150 listed above as the ford dealer and rv dealer said he would be okay. I'm just trying to keep things safe for everyone involved. If a 3/4 ton is needed, gas or diesel? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to do the right thing.
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Max tow rating is for a completely unloaded truck - I believe it assumes a 150# driver and 1/4 tank of gas ONLY - and minimum tongue weight, I believe that's 8%. You will be within the max tow rating but over the max PAYLOAD rating. Engine is not the issue, chassis is.
Bottom line - if you don't already own the truck and that is the trailer you want, buy the right truck for the job.
Bottom line - if you don't already own the truck and that is the trailer you want, buy the right truck for the job.
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You would be surprised what a half ton will do. Me and my dad have 5.4 Screw 4x4s. Mine is a 2006 with 35s and 4.56s, his is a 2009 with 285/70s and 3.55s. We have both pulled our 8,000-9,000lb tractor on a 1,900lb 20 foot trailer quite a few times. If we just keep it about 60mph it does pretty good. We've pulled it on rough gravel roads too. Never had a problem
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I do not think that the weight is that much of an issue. However at 37' long and probably close to 9000 pounds loaded. How is a truck a little over half the weight and about half the length going to stop that trailer going wherever it wants to, like say the ditch because you hit a bad crosswind? Sure you can get sway control, but like I said earlier that trailer is really better suited to a f250 or better. The 6.2 in a superduty should be adequate for that trailer. Will a max tow f150 'tow' that trailer? Sure it will. Will it be a worry free, enjoyable experience? Not in my opinion. Save yourself the trouble and get a superduty