towing with a leveling kit installed
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towing with a leveling kit installed
Hello-
I have a 04 super crew larait 4x4 5.4 3:73 rearend with an AutoSpring 2 inch leveling kit. I am purchasing a Jayco 30' travel trailer that weighs 7300 pds unloaded. I has a tongue weight of about 850 pds. The trailer will have a weight distribution hitch and sway control.
My question is: Will this cause the truck to squat to much to safely tow? Should I remove the leveling kit from the front end to the truck?
Thanks
Tinman
I have a 04 super crew larait 4x4 5.4 3:73 rearend with an AutoSpring 2 inch leveling kit. I am purchasing a Jayco 30' travel trailer that weighs 7300 pds unloaded. I has a tongue weight of about 850 pds. The trailer will have a weight distribution hitch and sway control.
My question is: Will this cause the truck to squat to much to safely tow? Should I remove the leveling kit from the front end to the truck?
Thanks
Tinman
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If the weight distributing hitch is set up correctly the rear end of the truck shouldn't squat at all. The tongue weight should be distributed evenly to all four wheels
I don't know the ratings for the 2004 4x4 but pulling a trailer that has a dry weight of 7300 pounds has got to put you close to the GCWR rating with it wet. I pull a 27ft that weighs out at around 5700 in camping trim with my 2001 5.4l w/3.73 and I'm getting within 2000 or so of GCWR.
Russ
I don't know the ratings for the 2004 4x4 but pulling a trailer that has a dry weight of 7300 pounds has got to put you close to the GCWR rating with it wet. I pull a 27ft that weighs out at around 5700 in camping trim with my 2001 5.4l w/3.73 and I'm getting within 2000 or so of GCWR.
Russ
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thats an awful heavy trailer for an f 150 i towed a 32 foot jayco with my f250 sd v 10 crew i didnt have problems pulling it but you new it was back there i think fully loaded the 5.4 will have some trouble pulling it especially up grades if you do get the big trailer you might need mods like a super chip and other power enhancers
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Tin,
I pull a 7700 lb (GVWR), 6500 lb (actual) Dutchmen 26 foor travel trailer with my 04 FX4 Scab. I haven't had any problems so far. I use WD hitch with no additional sway control. My truck sits just about level with the trailer hitched and the spring bars set. I don't have any lift kit installed.
I pull a 7700 lb (GVWR), 6500 lb (actual) Dutchmen 26 foor travel trailer with my 04 FX4 Scab. I haven't had any problems so far. I use WD hitch with no additional sway control. My truck sits just about level with the trailer hitched and the spring bars set. I don't have any lift kit installed.