OK, so we been looking at Travel Trailers and found one that fits our needs and layout that is "1/2 Ton" towable. My truck is a 2011 F150 Platinum, Super Crew with Ecoboost, 3.55 rear end, and a 7200 GVWR. Tow package but not Max Trailer Tow Package.

7200 GVWR - Truck Weight 6036 = 1164 lbs weight (Sticker says 1460)

Ford site shows I can tow up to 9700 lbs with truck.

Trailer Stats

2015 Crossroads Super Lite ST290QB

Dry Weight 6346 - Verified on the "cat scales"
GCWR - 7664 (Loaded) with 1300 lbs of cargo if we added all of it.
Tongue Weight - 664 lbs

They are 'throwing in' a Equalizer Hitch rated at 1400 lbs which seems like an over kill. I did the math on the site and they say it should be the 1200.

Will my truck tow it, more importantly can I stop it? Does this hitch sound like the right size? I been reading that too much sway hitch is worse then none at all. Thanks for your time.

TOTAL GCVW - 15,300
This TOTAL - 14,832 - If both the truck and trailer are full

 

Yes, it will tow it and that's a good hitch. However, if you start loading up the truck and bed with people and cargo you will exceed the truck GVWR/payload rating. If you don't have the factory brake controller I'd recommend you get one.

 

I'm going to give a slightly different response. If your tongue weight is 664#, I think a WD hitch rated for 1400" is too stiff. Everything I've read on the subject says the hitch rating should be closer to the tongue weight. I'd go with a 1000# rated hitch.

You absolutely need an electric brake controller in your truck with a trailer that heavy. With one, if it's adjusted right, your stopping distance increase will be minimized and the trailer will not tend to turn sideways in a sudden stop.

I'd be sure you have sway control too, either built-in with the truck or on the WD hitch.

- Jack

 

Yes, the truck has factory trailer brake system installed and we used it on the rented ones and it worked fine.

The WD hitch does have sway control and the truck has it as well, so both of them have it. It is always on by default and even when trailer not connected it says on.

Friends say 1000, Equalizer's website said 1200, but the dealer said 1400

I think the 1400 is way too stiff, I will talk them this week, we are supposed to pick it up on Friday @ 1 PM.

 

OK, I have an Equal-I-Zer hitch too. My trailer's tongue weight is 450-500#, depending on whether I've filled the fresh water tanks. My hitch is rated for 600# tongue weight and it distributes the load properly.

The built-in sway control on the Equal-I-Zer has worked flawlessly in the two previous trucks I pulled this trailer with. I haven't pulled the trailer yet with my "new" 2014 truck, yet. Its onboard sway control will probably never activate.

- Jack

 

something every one forgets to say, remember its not a sports car it wont stop as well with something in tow. so take it easy and enjoy the trip! every time I see a twisted wrecked trailer it seems 90% of them where tailgating or going to fast. sure you know this but just wanted to say it. good luck and have fun,
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Make sure to look at the tires on that truck. Mine came with P metric tires. That won't do. You need LT rated tires. I wouldn't settle for anything less than a C rated tire with a D rated even more desirable. Get that 29 ft trailer in a nice crosswind and you'll quickly find out why you want the extra heavy sidewall and tire pressure.

FWIW, many years back I had 12.50x 15 D rated tires on my Bronco pulling a simple 12ft box popup camper across New Mexico. The cross winds were crazy strong. It was all I could do to keep the entire rig on my side of the hiway. I probably would not have been able to drive in it at all if it wasn't for the D rated tires. Many of the folks with trucks pulling campers were parked in the roadsides.

 

Ok, good question, tires are a 10 ply, with a max rating of 3195 lbs @ 65 psi. They are however Hankook Dynos ATM LT305/55/20, so they should be OK.

 

10 ply is load range E.

 

Your tires are rated as E2, That's a light load range E tire and is rated for about 400lbs less than a full E rating. Plenty of tire for your application. Just check tire pressures often. When I'm on the road pulling any trailer I usually check them every morning. It can be a pain but it sure beats having a blow out or one go flat on the hiway. I've found a few tires that there was a big difference between it and the rest of the tires. I'd find the nearest tire shop to have it checked. Most often a screw, nail or even a bolt had found its way into the tire.

 

You should have no problems at all. I tow a Rage'n FS-2500 toyhauler with an Arctic Cat Prowler inside which is over 9,500 lbs when fully loaded with my 2014 F-150 Supercrew Ecoboost 3.55 and my nephew has been towing a similar sized Jayco Octane toyhauler with a 4 seat RZR for years with his 2011 Supercrew Ecoboost 3.55. I went from a 2006 F-150 5.4 to the 14 and am amazed at the difference and he went down from a Duramax and couldn't be happier.

 

No doubt whatsoever that the Ecoboost can handle that kind of weight superbly, the only concern is the rest of the truck. 7200# GVWR can get eaten up pretty quickly.