Flat tow F150 4X4

[empty_nest]

We have a 2008 Adventurer w/8.1L Workhorse. We've been flat towing a 2012 Jeep Wrangler with no problem.

I'm purchasing a 2019 F-150 Super Crew 4X4 and am wondering if I can get away with flat towing that safely. Based on what information I could dig up, the curb weight on the F-150 is between 4,500-5,000 lbs. I believe that the hitch on the Adventurer is rated @ 5,000 lbs. So, I would probably be pushing the limit.

It would really work out well for us if we could take the truck instead of the Jeep.

Any opinions and/or experiences?

Thanks.

[GrumpyVet]

You will get many opinions, and like anuses they will generally be stinky. Your towing capacity is rated a 5000lb. You did not say what tow bar you have, hopefully at least a 7500lb rated. You indicate you think your F150 is 4500 - 5000lbs (note the 500lbs is a hell of a variance) There will be some on some forums that say "the 5000lb towing capacity is just an estimate and that the mfgrs build in a "cushion" because consumers are ignorant." You could roll the dice and try to outsmart he reaper, or take the Jeep. Don't forget to add the tow bar weight in your calculation.

[empty_nest]

Originally Posted by GrumpyVet

You will get many opinions, and like anuses they will generally be stinky. Your towing capacity is rated a 5000lb. You did not say what tow bar you have, hopefully at least a 7500lb rated. You indicate you think your F150 is 4500 - 5000lbs (note the 500lbs is a hell of a variance) There will be some on some forums that say "the 5000lb towing capacity is just an estimate and that the mfgrs build in a "cushion" because consumers are ignorant." You could roll the dice and try to outsmart he reaper, or take the Jeep. Don't forget to add the tow bar weight in your calculation.

Thank you for replying.

I am going to err on the side of caution. I was going to replace all the towing equipment, including the tow bar. Just not sure about the hitch. I am going to put the truck on a set of scales to get an accurate weight. The variance was from a brochure, all depending on the equipment of a particular vehicle. I have a feeling that we will end up continuing to tow the Jeep but it's worth checking into.

[GrumpyVet]

Originally Posted by empty_nest

Thank you for replying.

I am going to err on the side of caution. I was going to replace all the towing equipment, including the tow bar. Just not sure about the hitch. I am going to put the truck on a set of scales to get an accurate weight. The variance was from a brochure, all depending on the equipment of a particular vehicle. I have a feeling that we will end up continuing to tow the Jeep but it's worth checking into.

Good call on weighing the truck - at least that way you will know. With no insult intended, don't forget to calculate your Gross Vehicle Weight Rating to see if your RV can even tow the truck. I "think" you have the Vortex V8, depending on how much total weight you have in the RV (your Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) pulling a F150 "may" put a great strain on your engine. So replacing all your towing equipment "may" not solve all the potential issues. Here is a good article on towing capacity. Best Wishes.


https://www.lichtsinn.com/blog/how-m...motorhome-tow/

[johnnyk]

You will need a charging cable since the Ford will drop out of neutral if the battery is discharged. If you do a search you will find instances where the owners lost the transmission due to battery discharging.

[Ray,IN]

Originally Posted by empty_nest

Thank you for replying.

I am going to err on the side of caution. I was going to replace all the towing equipment, including the tow bar. Just not sure about the hitch. I am going to put the truck on a set of scales to get an accurate weight. The variance was from a brochure, all depending on the equipment of a particular vehicle. I have a feeling that we will end up continuing to tow the Jeep but it's worth checking into.

I tow a 2013 Silverado 1500 4x4, it weighs 5,600# with the fiberglass camper shell. The downside to this Is, when we head South for the winter I probably put another 1,000# in the truck-bed.
In your instance that is not an option, you must decide you cannot haul anything in your Ford truck-bed..