librty02
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Curious how many people tow a 30' trailer with a F150. Mine is a 08 fx4 supercab with the 5.4L and 3.73 rear end. I am looking to purchase a new keystone outback or passport in the upcoming spring both would have about the same max dry weight of 6500 lbs. The tow rating of the truck is 8900lbs with the 80% rule on that being 7120 lbs. Im just wondering how well my truck will pull this size trailer your imput will be greatly appreciated thanks
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en3chix
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I towed a Surveyor SV291 with a '90 F150 that had 150,000 + on it. The truck was ragged out but towed the camper ok. I din't try and tackle an mountains. I always took it easy and let the truck do the work and not force it. I think you will be fine. The weight police on hear probably tell you different. Just take it easy, make sure your hitch and brake controller are set up right and enjoy your self.
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downtheroad
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IF you want to follow the mythical 80% rule you will not make it. The 6500 dry weight with options, gear, liquids, etc. will be much more than your target 7120...Remember, no one camps in a dry weight trailer.
Keep in mind, regardless what is posted here on the net, the numbers and specs for the truck and trailer are the true determiner. How much under those numbers you want to be or how much over weight you are comfortable with is up to you.
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murphy38
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We pulled our 33' trailer with a f150 and it did ok on flat ground but after a trip to Skyline Drive Va. I found it was time for a new truck. Did not do well in the mountains at all. If you are just going to be on flat ground give it a try and see how you feel about, who knows might be ok for where you are towing.
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Campinfan
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The 80 % rule was made up to account for the other 20% going into gear, gas, occupants etc in the truck. I had a 30 footer with my 06 F 150 and never had any trouble.
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familyman_2
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I have a f150 (5.4L w/ 3.55 diff)and trailer that totals just under 28' and 6400 lbs gross. With 2 adults, 2 kids and all the goods I wouldn't want anything bigger or heavier.
My truck is the older engine with 2 valves and alittle less power also doesn't help that I have the 3.55 diff.
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carlstone05
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My uncle used to tow a 34' tt with an F-150. I thought the truck was too small, but he said it did just fine. He towed from MN to TX and everywhere in between without an issue. I don't know the weight, but I would guess at least 6500#.
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LAdams
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Well, looking at the BASE figures I would say you'll be close to maximums and the overall TT lengths are a few feet longer than you actually state... Also bare in mind that delivered weight (UVW) is apt to be heavier than brochure weights...
The tow rating of the truck, while somewhat important as a guideline, is overshadowed by the truck's GVWR and GCWR numbers... Some would argue on these forums that these numbers are merely guidelines for warranty purposes, but I feel they are meaningful numbers which dictate the trucks overall performance and longivity...
The current trend on this forum, Towing, and Tow Vehicle forum subscribes to the theory that GVWR and GCWR are just manufacturers ratings for warranty and vehicle performance and can be exceeded without issue... I do not subscribe to that theory and use GVWR/GCWR as my maximum ratings for my tow vehicle...
That said, remember that all the opinions you receive here are just that - opinions, and as such, are worth about as much as you are going to pay for them...
Personally, I think your going to be close to maximums or possibly exceeding them, depending on how heavy you load your truck and trailer and how your truck and trailer are optioned out... The best thing to do is to weigh the combination and drive the combination and see how it feels you...
IMHO, a bit too much trailer for the truck, but other opinions will vary (I'm sure!!)
Oh and BTW - I used to own an F-150 and I loved the truck... Much more comfortable, better looking and nicer ride than my current F-250, but my F-250 is a towing beast - - - which my F-150 was not  ...
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librty02
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ok I think I found the perfect floorplan for me and my family its the keystone passport 2590BH. Listed at 4930 shipped 550 hitch weight and 28'10".
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smkettner
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I pull 26' and probably 7300# with an old 260hp 5.4 and right at the rating, no worries.
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