F150 Towing

[elksnout]

2014 F150 Supercrew 4x4 5.0  3:55 axle ratio.

Is a 4900lb. traveler trailer too heavy?

Thanks
Elksnout

[Fishstiq]

As long as the truck is wired for trailer brakes or the trailer has surge brakes...


Towing capacity for that truck is listed as being from 5,500 to 8,100lbs depending on configuration, so you should be okay.  Just be sure to keep some tongue weight on it and make sure to not load all your stuff in the back of the travel trailer, keep the weight forward. 

[MIKEXRAY]

I had a F150 with the 5 liter V-8 4x4  and towed a Utility trailer that was 3200 pounds plus cargo. I had to get the torsion bars to distribute weight as the tongue weight was to much, was safer with these for sure. Also under powered . It will work but not ideal . Good luck .

[Igor]

By the time you add water, cargo, people you will be way over 4900 lbs.  It ain't about how much you can tow, it's about stopping !!

[dscubame]

They are pre-wired for trailer brakes making it basically DIY plug and play on that factor.  For tongue weight and even if not a concern install some airbags because they are super simple and super cheap, having the truck ride not even a half inch low makes a difference.  Anti sway bars just because everyone should run them as insurance against the unknown must swerve situation.  And good to go.

[kirkl]

You'll be fine.

[SniperDanWA]

As said, it's about brakes and stopping, not towing or weight.  I pull a 5000 lb travel trailer with a long bed 4x4 F150.  It works well.  I have sway bars on the trailer and load the trailer correctly to keep balance.  If you have lift on the truck, just make sure its level.  Trailer brakes, good truck brakes and no idiots in front and you're good to go.  My 

[Happy Gilmore]

Add airbags. Lets the springs and trucks sway bars work. I haven't used sway bars or load distribution torsion bars on any of my trailers for years. Used with and without and found no difference except another thing to hook up and an accessory for the salesman to sell you. At my prior job we had 20 equipment trailers which rolled at 12k. Never used them on a single one and pulled them probably just under a 800,000 miles +/- a year.

[Snakeriver10]

Mine does excellent, no idea how much what I tow weighs but I've pulled a 23 foot camper fully loaded, four place snowmobile trailer and everything does very well.  Really blows my mind every time I tow anything and how well it preforms!

[bigmacc]

You'll be fine.

I have a 2.7L V6 ecoboost and pull a 7,000lb trailor everywhere(55 mph over north cascades). No airbags, just make sure you have trailor brakes and distribution bars.

[elksnout]

Thanks guys. Yes I wouldn't leave the driveway without trailer brakes and sway control and I've already sourced air bags. I did the math based on my particular truck and it's rated at 7,350lbs. tow rating. Add water, food, gear and my quad in the back and I'm pretty well spent?? Bear in mind I would be going over the Cascades often too on I84. Cabbage Hill is a long pull.

Elksnout

[jackelope]

https://www.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/14FLRV&TT_F150_Sep11.pdf

[Russ McDonald]

Good rule of thumb is tow 80% of what your vehicle can tow.  It is easy to tow anything once it gets rolling but the big thing is getting it to stop.  Trailer breaks is a must.  I had a F150 Super Crew 5.4 Triton.  We got a 25' trailer and it pulled fine but I didn't like the feel of how it towed.  I had trailer breaks and weight distribution bars.  I went out and got a Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi.  Pulls it like a champ and has a good feel while towing. 

[JDHasty]

2014 F150 Supercrew 4x4 5.0  3:55 axle ratio.

Is a 4900lb. traveler trailer too heavy?

Thanks
Elksnout

No, not too heavy.  Not even close.  Load distribution system is a must have for this guy. 

[doubletall]

Add airbags. Lets the springs and trucks sway bars work. I haven't used sway bars or load distribution torsion bars on any of my trailers for years. Used with and without and found no difference except another thing to hook up and an accessory for the salesman to sell you. At my prior job we had 20 equipment trailers which rolled at 12k. Never used them on a single one and pulled them probably just under a 800,000 miles +/- a year.

Do you have a preference on brand for air bags?  I just started looking into getting some.  My trailer is right around 6000 dry and my ecoboost has power to spare, but I do get tossed around a bit in strong winds.