max tow weight ?

BIGDJE · Jun 7, 2019

I am getting deavers +3 HD so assume can tow extra weight with those.

what max to weight without big sag?

looking to get this trailer to tow across country

https://www.lancecamper.com/travel-trailers/2465/

PlainJane · Jun 7, 2019

i don't know about the sag or tongue weight, I would email Deavers on that question.

The tow tables make no since to me. Both the SCAB and SCREW have GCVR of 1200o lbs. Raptor weights ~ 5600 lbs. The Scab has a tow of 6000 lbs and the Screw has one of 8000 lbs. the numbers don't add up.

BIGDJE · Jun 8, 2019

Knot Now said:
i don't know about the sag or tongue weight, I would email Deavers on that question.

The tow tables make no since to me. Both the SCAB and SCREW have GCVR of 1200o lbs. Raptor weights ~ 5600 lbs. The Scab has a tow of 6000 lbs and the Screw has one of 8000 lbs. the numbers don't add up.

yeah that does sound odd

just emailed RPG about deavers since they doing install next week

Icecobra · Jun 8, 2019

Towing is critical not to exceede max tow weight. It takes in factors of frame, brakes, load on truck. Changing springs does not increase max towing capacity. Exceeding the towing cap can result in your insurance denying coverage in an accident. 8000 pounds max means just that. Including anything in truck plus passengers. If you want a tow vehicle buy a tow vehicle.

phinman · Jun 8, 2019

My boat/trailer weighs 7,200lbs. As recommended by Ford, I bought a weight distribution hitch and it works great - sag is less than 2 inches

Gdog · Jun 8, 2019

May I recommend a powerstroke

jrotts88 · Jun 9, 2019

I looked at the specifications of the trailer you're interested in. You shouldn't have any issues with that trailer as long as you use a weight distribution hitch sized appropriately. I would recommend brake upgrades if you haven't done so. One of the weakest links on our trucks.

PCDan · Jun 9, 2019

Icecobra said:
Towing is critical not to exceede max tow weight. It takes in factors of frame, brakes, load on truck. Changing springs does not increase max towing capacity. Exceeding the towing cap can result in your insurance denying coverage in an accident. 8000 pounds max means just that. Including anything in truck plus passengers. If you want a tow vehicle buy a tow vehicle.

Actually with a Raptor changing the springs does increase max towing capacity, because it’s only the suspension in the Raptor that lowers the towing capacity lower than a standard F150.

BIGDJE · Jun 9, 2019

jrotts88 said:
I looked at the specifications of the trailer you're interested in. You shouldn't have any issues with that trailer as long as you use a weight distribution hitch sized appropriately. I would recommend brake upgrades if you haven't done so. One of the weakest links on our trucks.

i got rotors the size of my stock wheels with 8 piston calipers getting installed friday so brakes are covered lol

https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/r1-concepts-big-brake-kit.68471/

BIGDJE · Jun 9, 2019

PCDan said:
Actually with a Raptor changing the springs does increase max towing capacity, because it’s only the suspension in the Raptor that lowers the towing capacity lower than a standard F150.

thx i was thinking same thing still same frame as a normal F150 and my brake upgrade will stop anything lol

the HD deavers will be much more heavy duty then stock leafs plus i have RPG stage 3 getting installed with screw down fox bump stops to also help support

https://www.rpgoffroad.com/product/2017-gen-2-stage-3-rear-suspension-kit/

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