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2009/2010 Ford F150- cargo, GVWR and GAWR increase with Max Tow?

  • I am having a b*tch of a time trying to figure out what my 2009 F150 Supercrew 4x4, with Max Tow, can tow when it comes to a 5th wheel trailer. Typically, half tons are not 5'er friendly, so no debate there required. I have max tow- I paid for it. It "increases the trailer towing ability to 11,200 pounds". The GCWR increased to 17,100. The door sticker shows GAWR (front) 3900, rear 4000, and GVW of 7200. (you'd think it would be closer to 3900+4000 = 7900!). The sticker also shows max cargo = 1038. Buddy with a 2009 Lariat, no Max Tow, has the same ratings, but his cargo is 1280, more than mine. I am trying to figure out if the max Tow increased by cargo, GAWR (r), and GVW as it did increase the tow (pulling) rating, and the GCWR over non max-tow optioned trucks. I have 3 different Ford sites with 3 different weight ratings, ranging from 1200 cargo, to 1500 to 1975. Ford syas it will take 6-8 weeks for a reply, I cannot wait that long for something that should be easily published.... ARGH!

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    Towing capacity and cargo capacity are two different things. Cargo capacity is the maximum weight of the load you can safely put into the bed of your truck. That weight limit is based primarily on the strength of the truck's frame, the suspension and the tires that are fitted to the truck. Cargo capacity also includes the weight of the driver and passenger(s). Towing capacity is the maximum weight of the trailer and its contents, when the truck is equipped with the proper hitch and auxiliary braking systems. That weight limit is based mostly on the hitch, the transmission and axle gear ratios, the power of the engine, and if it is fitted with auxiliary cooling for the engine and transmission. GVWR is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, and is the maximum weight you can carry on the four wheels of the truck. GCWR is Gross Combined Weight Rating, and includes the maximum weight of the truck and the trailer together. Don't worry so much about comparing the capacities of different trucks. The one you need to be concerned about is the one you own and drive, and that's what the stickers on the door tells you. As long as it will do what you want, you're good.

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here's a simply way to firgure this out. load it with what you're haulling and see what it does. if you aren't please, get a few more leafs for the leaf springs. i done that to mine (84 model). this winter i haul over 3000 lbs of coal in the bed. the guy loading it kept looking at it funny because it wasn't dropping like a 1/2 should. anyway that's what i'd do. if it doesn't put it that well, try to avoid take offs on steep hills and go alittle slower.

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