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Originally Posted by GaryUT

You need to look up the F150 rear axle weight rating. Load the truck like it would be for towing, all passengers with normal gear and full tank of gas, and see what the rear axle weight is. This will give you a more accurate maximum pin or tongue weight.

Gary

This was the eye-opener for me.

The tow capacity and payload numbers all “work” for me.... but with the trailer hooked up and only me and my tools in the truck, I’m approx 200lbs shy of my rear axle gross weight. This is despite being nearly 600lbs shy of “payload” capacity, 1500lbs shy of “gross combination weight”, and 1800lbs shy of “tow capacity”. It’s no wonder the dealer only talked about that last one!

The only way to learn this is by visiting the scale.

Since learning it, my family and the dogs all ride in my wife’s vehicle until we upgrade the TV. I’m also firmly in the “never exceed gross weight” camp.