GEN 2 My first trip pulling my travel trailer with my 2019 SCAB!

[19RaptorPB]

What weight equalizer did you get? Is it the 1000/10,000lb or the 600/6,000lb?


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[dave_g]

Raptors and camping they go together!

Maybe for that small gas tank add one or two of these- https://rotopax.com/fuelpax-3-5.html

My give you piece of mind.

I have one in my truck- but since I have the bigger gas tank- My rotopax is for water.

 

[trophycummins]

You are over the recommended weight for our trucks with that heavy of a trailer. I am not surprised it overheated with the factory radiator.

The towing capacity on my truck is 11,500.


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[Badgertits]

No, there wasn't. Scabs have a 26 gallon tank, period.

Didn't know this. One of my favorite features on my '18 SCREW is the 36 gallon tank.....well I like it except when I'm filling it up lol, which thanks to the capacity isn't nearly as often as I had to in previous trucks.

Strange that the SCAB has such a reduced tow rating (not sure if payload is lower) given that everything else is the same, & they should have MORE room for towing/payload w/ lower weight including fuel weight when fully laden.....strange.

The OP's truck was towing at or maybe exceeding the 6000 lb rating w/ all the gear.

 

[PlainJane]

Strange that the SCAB has such a reduced tow rating (not sure if payload is lower) given that everything else is the same, & they should have MORE room for towing/payload w/ lower weight including fuel weight when fully laden.....strange.

This never made any since to me either.
I always used GCWR when towing.
Ford's Published Numbers.

Super Cab Raptor wt. 5,525 lbs.
SuperCrew Raptor wt. 5,697 lbs.
GCWR Both models 12,000 lbs.

Maximum Conventional Towing Capabilities

Super Cab Raptor wt. 6,000 lbs. => GCW 11,525 lbs.
SuperCrew Raptor wt. 8,000 lbs. => GCW 13,697 lbs.

IMO, Brakes are the limiting factor

 

[Badgertits]

This never made any since to me either.
I always used GCWR when towing.
Ford's Published Numbers.

Super Cab Raptor wt. 5,525 lbs.
SuperCrew Raptor wt. 5,697 lbs.
GCWR Both models 12,000 lbs.

Maximum Conventional Towing Capabilities

Super Cab Raptor wt. 6,000 lbs. => GCW 11,525 lbs.
SuperCrew Raptor wt. 8,000 lbs. => GCW 13,697 lbs.

IMO, Brakes are the limiting factor

The brakes are different on a SCREW vs SCAB?

 

[PlainJane]

The brakes are different on a SCREW vs SCAB?

No, that's why they both have a 12,000 lbs. GCWR

 

[TXRaptor]

The towing capacity on my truck is 11,500.


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Sorry, I thought you were talking about a Raptor! As most of us drive...

 

[rtmozingo]

Thanks for the post. Eventually we'll be getting a trailer about that size and it is nice to know my 17 SCAB won't have a problem. Not that I was really concerned, but people tend to exaggerate things...

Also, for those wondering why the SCAB is rated lower than the SCREW, it has to do with wheelbase. A longer wheelbase allows for a better tow/haul rating, because of the force distribution.

Essentially, a trailer load acts as torque against the weight of the truck, centered on the hitch as a lever point. The SCREW is longer and heavier, therefore has more counter-torque, allowing it to tow more. Load for load, the longer wheelbase of the SCREW allows for better distribution of forces, meaning less rear sag and less liftoff in the front of the truck.

 

[trophycummins]

Sorry, I thought you were talking about a Raptor! As most of us drive...

Still has the same cooling system. The same exact part # radiator actually.