I recently purchased a 37 foot Wildwood Travel Trailer (37 BHSS) that weighs 7245 dry (6295 axle weight plus 950 tongue weight). Can my 5.4 liter 2001 F-150 King Ranch tow that safely 1000+ miles? Also, is the hitch a class IV, or merely a class III? Any advice?

 

Are you going to pull it there and leave it?

 

Yes, once I move it, it'll remain stationary in its new location.

 

Do you have the towing package? What axle gearing?

 

Brake controller, WD hitch and your good to go

 

It's got the manufacturer-installed towing package. Also, there haven't been any modifications to the axle gearing.

 

I really dont know enough about the King Ranch to know if it has a particular axle gearing, but to the best of my knowledge 3.55 & 3.73's are available.
You could do it with either, but the 3.73 would make it an easier trip

 

If it were a "one way trip and leave it" deal I wouldn't hesitate to try it. But I might take the back roads and try and avoid any Highway Patrol types.

 

When you do make the trip be sure to drain the tanks and I would take the minimum camping gear you need.