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Old 07-02-2008, 10:04 AM
trackerbrent trackerbrent is offline
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Minnesota
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F150
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Nothing you modify is going to make your trucks GVWR change. You must stay under that weight for the truck. A 6500 lb dry trailer loaded is probably 7500 lbs loaded. 20-25% pin weight is 1500-1900 lbs. Unless you have the HD package your truck has a 7200 lbs GVWR. You will be over your GVWR as soon as you drop the trailer on to it. Add hitch and passengers, you will be way over.

I pull a 5th wheel with mine, so I am not trying to bash you here. My trailer weighs 3900 lbs dry and has a GVWR of 4800 lbs. That is about max for the f150's and still being able to add passengers and gear. Stick around 5-6000 lbs GVWR on 5th wheel, not dry weight, and you should be OK.
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