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Post by clinker on Apr 9, 2013 18:09:55 GMT -5
i am wondering how many out there have successfully pulled this model wt. 10,200 loaded with a ford f150, 5.4 liter?
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Post by slanted on Apr 10, 2013 17:52:03 GMT -5
I have a 2010 F150 FX4, but I have not towed more than about 6000lbs with mine. 10200 seems like a bunch!
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Post by Bill Kitchen, Georgetown On.CA on Apr 11, 2013 0:03:33 GMT -5
I would recommend you check the Ford Owner's manual for the maximum towing capacity because exceeding that amount not only voids your Ford F-150 warranty but it is unsafe and might result in loss of control of the vehicle.
Bill
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Post by joecamper on Apr 11, 2013 12:14:46 GMT -5
I don't want to start any "weight police" threads here, there are plenty on other sites, but I'll also bet you will be way over on pin weight.
And, IMO you will have a lot of difficulty pulling almost any grade with your truck.
Just sayin'
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Post by rvman3252 on Apr 11, 2013 16:14:47 GMT -5
I can only say I wouldn't pull that heavy of a trailer with a F150... also "stopping it" could get scary.
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Post by ssnakeracer on Apr 12, 2013 5:34:59 GMT -5
I'm pulling a 2857 (loaded with home comforts/dishes etc a good 2000lbs) very comfortably with an F250 diesel. I've owned earlier F150 models in the past but I have commented at least a couple of times that I wouldn't even consider towing this trailer with a 150. Just wouldn't be prudent. Best to upgrade the tow vehicle if that's your trailer choice (and we love our 2857). My neighbor has your truck and done the numbers. He says it is not a match on paper  . |
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Post by tlakedurango on Apr 13, 2013 20:14:34 GMT -5
Just picked up a 2013 295cs which is very similar to the 2857 and my TV is a 2010 F-150 Screw with the 5.4 and the 3.55 axle. I did add air bags at our RV Dealers suggestion and those definitely helped. They claim my TV will handle it well as they use similar setups. I must say it pulled fine on the way home from the dealer but it was empty. I took it up a couple of good grades for a "test". Bluff country in Wisconsin type hills. It maintained 55 OK. The last RV was a 31' TT and we took everything with us. Estimated the weight at 8400 and never had any issues. However I am nervous about this truck handling and performing the way I want. Still dealing with winter here in the Badger State but I think I will do another test tow with it loaded up and a full tank of water. I will pass on my observations. I also would appreciate any additional comment by anyone with a similar setup.
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Post by newfie on Jan 24, 2014 0:15:17 GMT -5
I have a 2012 Durango 1500 model 2857. My vehicle is a 2012 Ford Crewcab F150 ecoboost, 3.73 axle with max tow package. Towing capacity is 11,000 lbs. I have towed my Durango over 2500 kms (1550 miles)this pass summer and did not have a problem with hills or maintaining speed on highways so far. Dry weight is approx 8,000 lbs and I had approx 1,000 lbs of cargo. I do have airbags on the truck to reduce the front end bounce when I go over bumps and a slider style 5th wheel hitch. For my year the pin weight is approx 1,100 lbs. You will have to see what your capacities are on your vehicle.
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Post by smildrum on Feb 17, 2014 14:49:32 GMT -5
I have a 2857 that I tow with a Silverado 2500/6.0.I wouldn't tow it with a 1/2 ton no matter who built it.You can go over the numbers as many times as you want.I prefer a little safety margin.JMHO
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Post by tlakedurango on Mar 21, 2014 21:35:28 GMT -5
Upgraded my TV to a 2013 F-150 SCrew 3.4L EcoBoost 3.73 Axle and added air bags. Ford rates towing capacity at 11,200 and I am about 10,000. I have towed our Durango 295cs close to 5000 miles in a wide range of conditions from rush traffic in large cities to winding mountain roads. Took it up a 25% grade in the Blue Ridge Mtns albeit slow but it made it up fine. I was a bit nervous of the trip down. This Ford handled it and the rest of the trip flawlessly. I occasionally ran at 70 mph but for the most part ran at 65 or the posted speed limit. Maintaining a comfortable speed kept the stress out of the drive and made it enjoyable not to mention the improved fuel economy. Low was 7 mpg on the Interstate with a headwind best was a bit over 10 running 55 and average is 9. The truck maintained its speed well even going up hills without excessive shifting or engine noise. Set up properly these Ford's with the Eco Boost engine do everything they claim. The Durango 1500 series is an awesome TT too.
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Post by royceatnewlife on Jun 25, 2014 15:36:31 GMT -5
I own a 2005 GMC series 1500 GMC....5.3 V8 engine, two wheel drive with 373:1 axle ratio. I installed helper springs on the rear axle for a more level ride. My GMC pulls my Kz Durango 2857 very nice. I avoid areas with a long hill and at times take a route with a longer more slight grade. Very often drivers take note on my GMC and trailer combination....It turns alot of heads in camp grounds. Enjoy
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Post by ronc on Oct 28, 2016 19:16:40 GMT -5
i am wondering how many out there have successfully pulled this model wt. 10,200 loaded with a ford f150, 5.4 liter? There is so much to say about this question that would go deep into the weight ratings of your truck and trailer. That would take several paragraphs to fully develop the explanation, let me give you the reason WHY all this would be important ... LAWYERS. If you aren't "legal" (within all your weight limits) when/if anything happens, you automatically become "at fault" and your insurance company could (would) find grounds to deny claims. So the real question isn't "CAN it tow it" ... it probably can ... I mean a Toyota towed the Space Shuttle right? The real question is "SHOULD you try to tow with it" ... which leads back to the need to fully understand all the weight ratings (GVWR, CGWR, RAWR, etc) that will answer the question for you (I assure you the trailer sales person does not know the answers). Then the question of "do I need a special license to operate this combination" will come up (state laws vary, but generally follow Federal Laws with the magic number being CGVWR of 26,000 lbs before special licenseing becomes necessary). Operating equipment without proper licenseing is also of interest to LAWYERS and Insurance Companies. The wrong license is equal to operating without a license. Sorry for the buzzkill! |
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