Towing Set-ups??

[Glenn Burden]

How does the Raptor (stock 2018) handle a 25' Center Console weighing 5,500 pounds plus fuel and trailer? seems to be pushing the max towing limit. What are you towing and have you installed any mods that have improved the task? Thanks in Advance...

 

[TcYYC]

I tow a boat trailer that’s 7700lbs dry, probably a full 8,000 with the little bit of fuel and gear on board. I use a weight distribution hitch and my ‘19 pulls it through the twists and climbs/descents of the Rocky Mountains without issue.

I’d strongly recommend a WD setup. Buy it from someone who knows what they’re doing.

 

[Gerald]

I also have a 2019, stock at the moment. I pull a 23 foot (27 foot including tongue) travel trailer that weighs in about 6,000 lbs loaded. I also have a weight distribution hitch. The Raptor handles it easily.



This setup works great for local trips, but I want something more substantial for a cross country trip next year. So I'll be installng Deaver HD +3 leaf springs and Eibach springs.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

As others have said, best thing to do is install a set of deaver plus 3 at minimum and a weight distribution hitch. Knowledge of how to operate and set up these hitches will aid in the trailer and truck sitting level with proper control.

 

[Ski4Ever]

One thing to keep in mind is not only the overall weight of the trailer, but the tongue weight. Because of the softer suspension, tongue weight is rather limited from the factory. Towing a 7000 lb trailer with 700 lb tongue weight isn't bad, but towing a 3000 lb trailer with 1500 lb tongue weight is a whole different story. Not that you should ever have 50% of the trailer weight on the tongue (it should be around 10-15%, from what I understand), but I'm just trying to prove a point...GVWR of the trailer is NOT the only thing to look at!

 

[Tolliver]

I am towing close to this and have a WD hitch. I am also going to install airbags as an FYI.

 

[Smokyray]

Ditto on all the above.
I have a 5000# 26' camper (500# tongue) and use a WD hitch with all the heavy stuff removed from camper (placed in Raptor cab or bed), front cargo locker emptied and heavy items shifted aft for towing. Draining all the fluids helps too.
Read thru the F150 towing supp as well, worth a look.

V/R
Smokey

 

[OEMPlus Raptor]

I have an equalizer and weight distributing hitch. I still sag on the rear. It's about 6000 loaded up with fuel. I may go with Icon leafs later, but my wife would rather just pull with her Ram 2500 Diesel.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Ditto on all the above.
I have a 5000# 26' camper (500# tongue) and use a WD hitch with all the heavy stuff removed from camper (placed in Raptor cab or bed), front cargo locker emptied and heavy items shifted aft for towing. Draining all the fluids helps too.
Read thru the F150 towing supp as well, worth a look.

V/R
Smokey

Agreed, I always took minimal water with me on a trip and always drained everything before heading back home from camping.

 

[Glenn Burden]

Thanks for the informative responses! Great info.