I have a 2007 f150 5.4 with a 2.5 level kit on and 33" tires. I have a edge programer on it. My question is I just bought a 26' foot camper so actuall length is around 30' and weighs 5500 lbs. I have to pick this up about 500 miles away I will be using trailer brakes and a weight distribution hitch. I was wondering what speed I can expect towing this most will be flat interstate driving? Also do you need to take the od off I will be in towing mode on the edge. Thanks

 

I'd keep it down to 65. If it will hold OD without hunting or unlocking the converter, go ahead and use it.

 

I might be acting like an old fart but i tend not to tow anything over 55MPH, sure the truck can go faster but is it worth the risk ?

I have no answer about power programers.

 

I had the same truck with 3.55 gears with leveling kit and even the 33" tires but not sure what you have for gears?. My camper was 5600lbs loaded and i would lockout overdrive and set the cruise at 65mph and it pulled great! You should have no problems towing that trailer.Just make sure you take the time and setup the WDHitch correctly. I also believe most of the trailer tires have a max speed rating of 65mph anyway unless they are radials..

Old setup


New setup

 

Since all brand new travel trailers come with the MINIMUM rated tires on them, I'd stick to no more than 65 mph for any length of time... Make sure they are at the MAX COLD PSI before you start and stay at 65 mph MAX, you should be okay...

The trailer tires are going to be the weakest link in your speed... Your truck will tow the thing as fast as you are willing to go! Not a pretty sight when a TT tire blows at speed either... Lots of damage will be done, so decide on what your own "risk/reward" is going to be concering what speed you go..

Good luck with the road trip!

Mitch

 

Since max the trailer tires are rated for is 65mph (Fed mandated) thats where I tow normally, another thing to keep in mind is that most states have a 65mph speed limit for all trailers (or posted if lower) with some having a 55mph limit *cough California cough*

 

For What It's Worth

Many Trailer Tires Have A Maximum Speed rating of 60MPH You need to see the tire specs to be sure on your particular tire.

Doing a higher speed greatly increases tire heat. Heat is the primary cause of trailer tire failure (blow out/flats) generated from high speed, heavy loads, or low air pressure.

 

X2. Any ST trailer tire has a maximum speed rating of 65 mph.

 

True that ST (Standard Trailer) tires have a 65MPH maximum speed rating, but that is not the only type of trailer tire. Some have speed ratings of only 50-62mph)

There are many types/sizes of trailer tires without ST rating that you will need to check on the speed rating before you go tearing off. I am not referring to LT or P series tires either. These are legitimate trailer tire sizes.
Examples are:
4.80-8
5.70-8
16.5 x 6.5-8
18.5 x 8.5-8
20.5 x 8-10
4.80-12
5.30-12
700-15
750-16
8-14.5