Ford Towing Calculator

[Vecman]

I'm 150 pounds once you subtract 50 pounds for totally logical reasons!

But ya it's not terribly realistic. CDC says average weight in the US for a man is 199.8 pounds and a woman is 170.8. That's pretty far off from 150 pounds. I guess the automotive industry only expects athletes to drive vehicles?

Sweet! I’m above average! Haha! Superstar!

 

[gsea]

This is great. Way too many knucklesheads running around thinking their trucks can tow whatever the TV ad said.

For the most part, I suspect only the conscientious owners (who could already do the math themselves anyway) are likely the majority of folks who would use this. The dingleberries who are the problem will need it spelled out on the door sticker (which I think Ford should start doing).

This will be very helpful when shopping trucks online (especially used) on the future. I get tired of calling a dealer on a truck to ask for the specific payload, only to be told it is #11,500lbs or whatever the GVWR sticker says... SMH

 

[ccw]

This will be very helpful when shopping trucks online (especially used) on the future. I get tired of calling a dealer on a truck to ask for the specific payload, only to be told it is #11,500lbs or whatever the GVWR sticker says... SMH

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[Canyon Trekker]

Just received an email from Ford about their all new towing calculator. I have not checked it yet, but I’ll put the link below. The process will invite you to put in your VIN for calculations.

https://www.ford.com/support/?emailid=FD_%20TRUCK%20TOWING%20EXPERIENCE%20EM_F-350%20OWN&cid=PRODDM981993&bid=1959481370

Thanks, I did get the message, your link made it very easy. Thanks.

 

[HeavyAssault]

Hold my beer:

Ford F350 + trailer (loaded with whatever I want) = No problem

 

[ccw]

Hold my beer:

Ford F350 + trailer (loaded with whatever I want) = No problem

If your trailer is loaded with whatever you want, why I am I holding your beer? Your trailer should be!

 

[Apparition]

If your trailer is loaded with whatever you want, why I am I holding your beer? Your trailer should be!

Then what are all the cup holders for?




Kidding, don’t drink and drive.

 

[Modman]

Kidding, don’t drink and drive.

He didn't say it was an open container...

 

[MT N8IV]

The big difference, I think, is the GVW on the pickup itself. The app says mine is 10,800 lbs. which is wrong. My pickup, with me in it, on a scale is 8,450 lbs. That would be an extra 2,000 lbs. Unless I am missing something with this whole thing.

 

[Vecman]

It lists GVWR, as GVW is a moving number depending on how you loaded it up. So in your example, GVW is 8450, but GVWR is 10,800, leaving you 2350 pounds of available payload

 

[MichiganTremor2]

The big difference, I think, is the GVW on the pickup itself. The app says mine is 10,800 lbs. which is wrong. My pickup, with me in it, on a scale is 8,450 lbs. That would be an extra 2,000 lbs. Unless I am missing something with this whole thing.

The GVWR of 10,800 is the max weight rating, not the actual dry/curb weight.

GVWR - dry/curb weight = payload.

 

[MT N8IV]

It lists GVWR, as GVW is a moving number depending on how you loaded it up. So in your example, GVW is 8450, but GVWR is 10,800, leaving you 2350 pounds of available payload

Makes sense to me.

 

[MT N8IV]

Makes sense to me.

I should have been a little more clear about what I meant. There was a previous post where a gent said that the calc didn't match up with the table which said he should be at 17,000 lbs or so and was short on the calc. With the GVW rate at 10,800 lbs and actual curb weight for me being 8,450 lbs, that would make up that additional "missing" weight for the table, unless I was missing something.

Too damned early for me to be using my brain before caffeine.

 

[Modman]

I should have been a little more clear about what I meant. There was a previous post where a gent said that the calc didn't match up with the table which said he should be at 17,000 lbs or so and was short on the calc. With the GVW rate at 10,800 lbs and actual curb weight for me being 8,450 lbs, that would make up that additional "missing" weight for the table, unless I was missing something.

Too damned early for me to be using my brain before caffeine.

GVWR - dry/curb weight = payload.

Agree with @MichiganTremor2 ... It has your correct max payload listed along with the GVWR so it is taking into account how the specific vehicle was configured from the factory. The only variable is how accurate you list the other weights (passengers, cargo, accessories). I feel this is where many underestimate what they actually carrying, not including any trailer load.

I weighed my truck recently for a reference but it wasn't exactly loaded how it would be if I was towing the RV. This Spring I intend to do just that - try to get truck and RV weights as close as possible to how I actual set them up for a trip...

 

[Modman]

he should be at 17,000 lbs or so and was short on the calc.

Another way of looking at this is that no 7.3 F250 Tremor will be capable of more than the value listed in this table (17200lbs). This indicates that the lowest possible curb of this truck config is 7120 (not including 300lbs for passengers), but would presumably include the 5th wheel prep. Or, conversely, the highest payload would be 2880lbs, again assuming 5th wheel prep...

7120 + 300 + (17200*.15) = 10000 GVW = 10000 GVWR

10000 - 7120 = 2880lbs

This does not quite achieve the 24900 max GCWR, again, limited by payload:

7120 + 300 + 17200 = 24620 GCW < 24900 GCWR

To get these numbers you would have to order an F250 Tremor with no other options but the 5WP.

 

[MichiganTremor2]

Another way of looking at this is that no 7.3 F250 Tremor will be capable of more than the value listed in this table (17200lbs). This indicates that the lowest possible curb of this truck config is 7120 (not including 300lbs for passengers), but would presumably include the 5th wheel prep. Or, conversely, the highest payload would be 2880lbs, again assuming 5th wheel prep...

7120 + 300 + (17200*.15) = 10000 GVW = 10000 GVWR

10000 - 7120 = 2880lbs

This does not quite achieve the 24900 max GCWR, again, limited by payload:

7120 + 300 + 17200 = 24620 GCW < 24900 GCWR

To get these numbers you would have to order an F250 Tremor with no other options but the 5WP.

 

[HeavyAssault]

Curb Weight = Weight of the truck on the scales MINUS any additional cargo. > See GVW
GVW = Total weight of the truck as LOADED. You, your stuff, your passengers, your "ad ons" to the truck.
GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating > Max weight of your vehicle when FULLY loaded w/personnel/cargo.

If you want the amount of weight you can load only YOU can establish your starting point...(hint Curb weight). Now everyone will "setup" their truck on the curb differently. Lift kits, larger tires, tool boxes...all these play a factor into the "additional" cargo you can load in the truck.

Way back I played this game. Took truck to the scales, me alone with a full tank of fuel. That was my curb weight.
I had added a 4" lift, Weatherguard tool box, bigger tires/wheels...added over 500lbs+ to the previous "curb weight". So that additional "stuff" decreased any additional weight I could have loaded in the bed as cargo.

Pound for pound most all SD trucks short bed or long bed are easily going to be able to carry 2k in the bed. Long bed trucks have the advantage with the longer wheel base which gives those trucks something like another 1k in loed capacity.

 

[Huck Norris]

Anyone catch this in the news about Ford derating towing numbers on sold trucks?

I haven’t been able to find any other source in it, but Jason is a stand up guy (also owns a Tremor) so I believe what he’s saying here…

My truck lists the correct numbers on the calculator.

 

[Billet]

I think some guys are about to be really pissed at Ford if the info in this video is correct! If the capacity calculator isn't matching the sticker on your door Im willing to bet you will soon receive some mail from Ford. NOT GOOD!

 

[Gotbeer 🍺🍺]

Will they derate my payment as well? LOL