F150 7700
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10-28-2003, 07:44 PM
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F150 7700
This has probably been covered but I will ask anyway.
I have a 2000 Ford F150 7700
5.4 v8
3.73 rear
Tow Package
7700# option.
What is the towing specs for this truck? I have always gone with the 1999 F250 LD specs.
We are looking to upgrade our camper. I currently tow a 21' Gulfstream Amerilite 5er at around 5000# +-. The truck performs great but we are looking at 6000 to 7500 range upgrade.
I have a 2000 Ford F150 7700
5.4 v8
3.73 rear
Tow Package
7700# option.
What is the towing specs for this truck? I have always gone with the 1999 F250 LD specs.
We are looking to upgrade our camper. I currently tow a 21' Gulfstream Amerilite 5er at around 5000# +-. The truck performs great but we are looking at 6000 to 7500 range upgrade.
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10-28-2003, 08:04 PM
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No problem! If you have a 4x4 your good for 8200#'s. A 4x2 will give you 400-500#'s more.
Check this site out: https://www.fleet.ford.com/products/...150_Ranger.pdf
Check this site out: https://www.fleet.ford.com/products/...150_Ranger.pdf
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Don't forget to look at the combined wieght limits (CGVW). That is the realistic limit.
Check out www.RV.net. The source for all things towing...
Check out www.RV.net. The source for all things towing...
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11-12-2003, 06:23 PM
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Mockingbird,
The F150 7700 is a real sweetheart of a tow truck. I tow about 6500 total with mine and it tows great. I do use a premium gas Superchip program and mine makes close to 400 ft/lbs of torque but the stock 7700 worked fine too. However, if your current 21' is 5000# dry (brochure weight, no options or fluids) you're probably well under your 8400 max tow. If the upgrade is 7500# dry (brochure weight) you're going to be pushing that f150 REAL HARD. It doesn't take very long to add 1000# to the dry weight of a TT. Options, battery, propane, toys, and your family add up fast. If you've already done the numbers and 7500 is your total tow weight then you should be fine.
The F150 7700 is a real sweetheart of a tow truck. I tow about 6500 total with mine and it tows great. I do use a premium gas Superchip program and mine makes close to 400 ft/lbs of torque but the stock 7700 worked fine too. However, if your current 21' is 5000# dry (brochure weight, no options or fluids) you're probably well under your 8400 max tow. If the upgrade is 7500# dry (brochure weight) you're going to be pushing that f150 REAL HARD. It doesn't take very long to add 1000# to the dry weight of a TT. Options, battery, propane, toys, and your family add up fast. If you've already done the numbers and 7500 is your total tow weight then you should be fine.