A Class 3 with weight distribution bars should be good for at least 10000/1000. I wouldn't go to the hassle of a Class 4 upgrade for short duration short distance tows.

 

KBe careful regearing to tow better. It may make it better in some situations and worse in others. Let me explain... My 09 has 3.55 gears, a six speed and stock 32" tires. Right now, I can catch 2nd gear at 55 towing up a mountain. If I had a 3.73, I could not. At 50 MPH, the 3.73 will pull better than my 3.55 (we would both be in 2nd), at 55, where I spend a lot of my driving, I pull better than a 3.73. In general, the shorter gear will tow better, but make sure that you know where you need more power.

 

3.73 cannot go 55mph in 2nd gear? The same engine speed would be 52.3mph. 3.73 is still better, but not enough so to justify the cost of changing from 3.55.

 

Hi all, drive a 2006 F150 SuperCab (5.5ft box) with the 5.4L Triton engine and I have already pulled my trailer with a GAWR of 2800lbs (24ft travel trailer) factoring in 200lbs of clothes and food make it 3000lbs plus a 500Lb Bike in the back amI good to go? Called dealer and he says no problem but figure collectively the experience here would be a good gauge. Tried the formulas posted about in here and not a head for math but it seems I am good go, thoughts?

 

Check the weight of the trailer again - a 24 ft travel trailer is going to weigh a LOT more than 3000 pounds.................

Actually what you need to do is load everything up and go to a truck scale. Weigh just the TRUCK with the trailer wheels OFF the scale. Take that number and compare it to the GVWR on the door jamb sticker.

 

I have a 2013 f-150 with tow package, im not sure of the max tow weight get different answers from different people. anyway I bought a flagstaff classic super lite 831 krss weight is 7600 dry I have weight distribution hitch, do you think I will be ok towing it?

 

What is the body style, engine, and axle ratio? Unless you have the HD Payload option, you will probably be over the truck GVWR unless there is NOTHING in the truck except your body.

You can get the GVWR, payload, and axle code off the door jamb sticker. Please post them.