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08-27-2018, 11:30 AM #1
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2018 F150 Yanking a 2800BH?
Hello all! This is my first post here. I did review some older posts on this, and have a pretty good idea if I can (i.e. "should") tow this camper with this set-up, but being fairly new - I'd sure appreciate some advice from some more seasoned campers.
I'm looking at the 2019, Imagine 2800BH. According to GD website, this camper has a GVWR of 7,995lbs. and a hitch weight of 604lbs. It was unclear if the hitch weight is dry or fully loaded. Below is my tow vehicle specifications per the door stickers (except the GCWR which was taken from the Ford Towing Guide website). I'm targeting the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
Item # EQ37100ET
2018 F150 3.5T with max trailer tow
GCVW 1486 lbs.
GVWR 7000 lbs.
R/GAWR 4050 lbs.
F/GAWR 3600 lbs.
Payload 2030 lbs.
GCWR 18100 lbs. Per Ford Towing Guide
Gear Ratio: 3.55
Tires: P275/55R20 with 113T (rated at 35PSI cold) - **realize these are not ideal wheel/tires for towing**
Thanks all for any information on this set-up!
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08-27-2018, 01:41 PM #2
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Your F150 shouldn't have any trouble with the Imagine 2800BH. Our F150 is similar to yours in some regards (3.5L EcoBoost, 3.55 axle ratio, 20" wheels) but you have the advantage of a higher payload due to the aluminum body, plus the higher rated 2nd-gen. EcoBoost. Since you have a higher payload rating, the limiting factor for you might be the rating of your hitch receiver. There should be a sticker on it that lists max. weights for load-carrying and weight-distributing setups. Since you have the Max Towing package I suspect your hitch rating might be 1,100 or 1,200 lbs. for weight-distributing. The advertised hitch weight for the trailer is the dry weight, and our actual dry hitch weight from the factory was 640 lbs. Our loaded ready-to-go-camping hitch weight is almost 1,000 lbs. I think a lot of folks go with the 1,000/10,000 Equal-i-zer hitch for this trailer, possibly because that's what dealers might recommend, but we went with the 1,200/12,000 Equal-i-zer hitch. If your trailer was loaded all the way to it's GVWR and the load was arranged to put 15% on the tongue, you'd be right at 1,200 lbs. without factoring the weight of the hitch itself or any cargo in the bed of your truck.Joe & Joy + children
2018 Imagine 2800BH
2022 F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Tremor, 7.3L V8
Equal-i-zer 1,200/12,000 lb. hitch
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08-27-2018, 08:51 PM #3
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I'm sure you've already seen it. Page 33. https://www.ford.com/services/assets...-150&year=2018
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08-28-2018, 04:59 AM #4
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For sure I have. But it always seems like those are general numbers. I prefer to use the door tag information for my specific truck and the trailer I will be towing (which was the information I put on my post). I think that I can tow this travel trailer, just wanted to get other's opinions who have a similar combination.
Thanks for the info
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08-28-2018, 05:02 AM #5
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08-28-2018, 07:20 AM #6
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Read my saga towing a 2800 BH with a 2016 F150 w/3.5L EB, 1964 lbs Payload.
https://www.mygrandrv.com/fo...light=Propride
The aluminum body F150s starting from year 2015 seem to be more affected by wind and passing trucks than previous year F150s.
3 months after we bought the 2800BH we traded it in on a Reflection 337 5th Wheel and traded the F150 in on a F350.Jerry & Linda
Emma & Abby our Mini Golden Doodles & JR our Amazon Parrot
2017 Reflection 337RLS, Build Date 01/2017, Titan Disk Brakes, Goodyear G614s 235/85/16 G Rated tires
2022 F-450 King Ranch Ultimate, 4,868 lb Payload, Bedrug Bedliner, Andersen Ultimate II Aluminum 5th wheel hitch
http://visitedstatesmap.com/image/FLGANCSCsm.jpg
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08-28-2018, 11:01 AM #7
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Tail wagging the dog, eh? I had a 2500 Ram and a 31ft. TT that was over 9000lbs and still got a bit of wag when passed by big-****** trucks. I never felt this was dangerous, but it was a bit unsettling for me and the family.
My F150 should tow a little better than your's did. My payload is a bit more with it being a 2018 and a 4x4. But good advice for sure, and something to consider.
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Mine was a 2016 F150XLT Short Bed with 2WD. The trailer was in charge when towing. It’s was scarry when I was being passed by trucks or even big cars. I would get “sucked” closer to the passing truck then when it was next to me pushed away from it.
I added air bags, no change. I changed the bars on the hitch from 1000# to 1500#, no change. I bought a $2,500 ProPride Hitch and it took out 95% of the problem. By that time my wife was afraid to travel with the trailer being towed.
I made a deal to trade the 2800BH in on a 337RLS 5th Wheel. Then I bought a F350. I only towed the 2800BH once with the F350 and that was 50 miles of Hwy at 65 MPH to bring it to the dealership to trade it in. It towed great with a standard Weight Distributing Hitch, without the ProPride. So my issue was the F150 when towing the 2800BH. Had I had the F350 instead of the F150 when I owned the 2800BH I probobly still would have it. Now the F350/337RLS tows like there’s nothing behind me. Nothing, wind, big truck etc moves this combination when on the road.
I returned the ProPride using their 60 day return policy. It cost me $200 shipping to return.Jerry & Linda
Emma & Abby our Mini Golden Doodles & JR our Amazon Parrot
2017 Reflection 337RLS, Build Date 01/2017, Titan Disk Brakes, Goodyear G614s 235/85/16 G Rated tires
2022 F-450 King Ranch Ultimate, 4,868 lb Payload, Bedrug Bedliner, Andersen Ultimate II Aluminum 5th wheel hitch
http://visitedstatesmap.com/image/FLGANCSCsm.jpg
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