Tongue Weight Rating ?
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Tongue Weight Rating ?
Guys,
How can I find my tongue weight rating (maybe I'm saying it wrong) I'm looking for the max amount of weight that my receiver will hold. The reason I'm asking is b/c I've towed with my trailer before with no issues (knock on wood) but now I'm thinking of buying a dirt bike carrier (the link is below) but I need to know if my receiver will support it. Is there any information that I can gather off of the truck to better help us?
option 1
http://discountramps.com/smc-600-motorcycle-hauler.htm
option 2
http://discountramps.com/motorcycle-carrier.htm
How can I find my tongue weight rating (maybe I'm saying it wrong) I'm looking for the max amount of weight that my receiver will hold. The reason I'm asking is b/c I've towed with my trailer before with no issues (knock on wood) but now I'm thinking of buying a dirt bike carrier (the link is below) but I need to know if my receiver will support it. Is there any information that I can gather off of the truck to better help us?
option 1
http://discountramps.com/smc-600-motorcycle-hauler.htm
option 2
http://discountramps.com/motorcycle-carrier.htm
#2
The weight rating will be right on the receiver, but in general, max tongue weight is 500lbs or 5000lb trailer weight, without a weight distribution hitch. Anything higher requires a WD hitch. Also, brakes on the trailer may be required. Many states require these depending upon weight of trailer. Requirement is usually anything over 2-3000lbs. That will require a brake controller.
#3
The weight rating will be right on the receiver, but in general, max tongue weight is 500lbs or 5000lb trailer weight, without a weight distribution hitch. Anything higher requires a WD hitch. Also, brakes on the trailer may be required. Many states require these depending upon weight of trailer. Requirement is usually anything over 2-3000lbs. That will require a brake controller.
#4
The weight rating will be right on the receiver, but in general, max tongue weight is 500lbs or 5000lb trailer weight, without a weight distribution hitch. Anything higher requires a WD hitch. Also, brakes on the trailer may be required. Many states require these depending upon weight of trailer. Requirement is usually anything over 2-3000lbs. That will require a brake controller.
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Thank you I dont think I would get the 600lb one but probably the 400lb one for the dirtbike and I've I need to haul my sportbike that bad I will just remove the bed cover and haul it
#6
I'm sorry dude if I confused you. I have no problems towing and I already own a trailer I was trying to see if my hitch/receiver (I hope im saying that correctyl) will support a dirtbike carrier like the one I've posted in the second link. The dirtbike weighs 245lbs weight and the aluminum carrier weighs 40lbs can my truck handle this? I feel it will but want to be on the safe side
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and 990/9990 pounds weight distributing
but i dont think there is a way to use a wd hitch with a carrier, hence the rating on the receiver saying 500 carrying. but if im wrong feel free to correct me
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If you're interested the towing guide for the 2007 F-150 is here:
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/...07_default.asp
As an aside, Ford says that my 2013 XLT with Max Tow has a class IV but it has the same limit on weight carrying at 500lbs (weight distributing is 1,150 I think from memory of looking at the sticker on the truck).
Check out the brochure here:
http://www.ford.com/services/assets/...-150&year=2013
"Max. Trailer Tow Package (requires 301A or 302A; restrictions
apply; required for towing over 5,000 lbs.) includes Class IV
trailer hitch receiver; 7-pin wiring harness; upgraded radiator;
auxiliary transmission oil cooler; trailer brake controller;
upgraded rear bumper; SelectShift Automatic transmission;
and manual-telescoping/-folding trailer tow mirrors with power,
heated glass, integrated turn signal indicators and security
approach lamps"
It looks like the class is defined on the weight distributing value or they're being generous with the definition of Class IV.
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/...07_default.asp
As an aside, Ford says that my 2013 XLT with Max Tow has a class IV but it has the same limit on weight carrying at 500lbs (weight distributing is 1,150 I think from memory of looking at the sticker on the truck).
Check out the brochure here:
http://www.ford.com/services/assets/...-150&year=2013
"Max. Trailer Tow Package (requires 301A or 302A; restrictions
apply; required for towing over 5,000 lbs.) includes Class IV
trailer hitch receiver; 7-pin wiring harness; upgraded radiator;
auxiliary transmission oil cooler; trailer brake controller;
upgraded rear bumper; SelectShift Automatic transmission;
and manual-telescoping/-folding trailer tow mirrors with power,
heated glass, integrated turn signal indicators and security
approach lamps"
It looks like the class is defined on the weight distributing value or they're being generous with the definition of Class IV.
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If you're interested the towing guide for the 2007 F-150 is here:
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/...07_default.asp
As an aside, Ford says that my 2013 XLT with Max Tow has a class IV but it has the same limit on weight carrying at 500lbs (weight distributing is 1,150 I think from memory of looking at the sticker on the truck).
Check out the brochure here:
http://www.ford.com/services/assets/...-150&year=2013
"Max. Trailer Tow Package (requires 301A or 302A; restrictions
apply; required for towing over 5,000 lbs.) includes Class IV
trailer hitch receiver; 7-pin wiring harness; upgraded radiator;
auxiliary transmission oil cooler; trailer brake controller;
upgraded rear bumper; SelectShift Automatic transmission;
and manual-telescoping/-folding trailer tow mirrors with power,
heated glass, integrated turn signal indicators and security
approach lamps"
It looks like the class is defined on the weight distributing value or they're being generous with the definition of Class IV.
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/...07_default.asp
As an aside, Ford says that my 2013 XLT with Max Tow has a class IV but it has the same limit on weight carrying at 500lbs (weight distributing is 1,150 I think from memory of looking at the sticker on the truck).
Check out the brochure here:
http://www.ford.com/services/assets/...-150&year=2013
"Max. Trailer Tow Package (requires 301A or 302A; restrictions
apply; required for towing over 5,000 lbs.) includes Class IV
trailer hitch receiver; 7-pin wiring harness; upgraded radiator;
auxiliary transmission oil cooler; trailer brake controller;
upgraded rear bumper; SelectShift Automatic transmission;
and manual-telescoping/-folding trailer tow mirrors with power,
heated glass, integrated turn signal indicators and security
approach lamps"
It looks like the class is defined on the weight distributing value or they're being generous with the definition of Class IV.
I haven't had a chance to check my truck but I assume my hitch is rated for 500lbs well at least I hope bc I ordered the dirtbike carrier which only weighs 40 lbs and the dirtbike weighs 245lbs so a total of 285lbs on my receiver should be cake