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12-29-2022, 12:25 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Western New York
Posts: 38
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Flat tow F150 4X4
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.
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2012 Jeep Wrangler (Toad)
'03 Ranger 520 DVX / 225 hp Evinrude
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01-02-2023, 06:22 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Apr 2020
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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.
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01-02-2023, 07:38 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Western New York
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Quote:
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.
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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.
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'08 38' Winnebago Adventurer
2012 Jeep Wrangler (Toad)
'03 Ranger 520 DVX / 225 hp Evinrude
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01-02-2023, 08:06 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 25
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Quote:
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.
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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/
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01-10-2023, 06:22 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
Posts: 2,148
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Quote:
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.
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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..
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01-04-2023, 04:45 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2010
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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.
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