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Unclear which GCWR to go with...
Truck is a 2018 Lariat 500a 4x4 SCREW 5'5" box 145" WB with the standard trailer tow package (53a), only options are the 3.55 e-locker and Sync Connect (Ford Connect). Added factory trailer brake controller after purchase.
Truck has a 2 1/4" leveling kit with 295/65r20 on 20x9 +20.
Ignoring the mods and over sized tires, this is the information on the door panels, hitch and some I've calculated:
I am wondering about the bolded items above, how do you tell if you have the 16,000 lbs or 17,100 lbs GCWR? I understand I would most likely exceed the payload before the GCWR, but I would still like to have the information.
Items that might warrant the difference (these are just guesses):
One screenshot is from the Ford/Lincoln 2018 RV Tow Guide. I believe the 2 speed automatic transmission is supposed to say 2 speed automatic Transfer Case, which is what my truck is equipped with.
Thanks in advance!!!
Truck is a 2018 Lariat 500a 4x4 SCREW 5'5" box 145" WB with the standard trailer tow package (53a), only options are the 3.55 e-locker and Sync Connect (Ford Connect). Added factory trailer brake controller after purchase.
Truck has a 2 1/4" leveling kit with 295/65r20 on 20x9 +20.
Ignoring the mods and over sized tires, this is the information on the door panels, hitch and some I've calculated:
- GCWR: 16,000 lbs or 17,100 lbs (pulled from 2018 RV Tow Guide, see attached)
- GVWR: 7050 lbs (Door Sticker)
- GAWR: Front 3750 lbs, Rear 3800 lbs (Door Sticker)
- Curb Weight: 5,476 lbs (Calculated: GVWR - Payload)
- Payload: 1574 lbs (Door Sticker)
- Trailer Tow Package: 53a (Lots of research to find this one)
- Trailer Hitch Weight Carrying: 5000 lbs max trailer weight / 500 lbs tongue weight
- Trailer Hitch Weight Distributing 11600 lbs max trailer weight / 1160 lbs tongue weight
- Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight: 10,100 lbs or 10,700 lbs (pulled from 2018 RV Tow Guide, see attached)
I am wondering about the bolded items above, how do you tell if you have the 16,000 lbs or 17,100 lbs GCWR? I understand I would most likely exceed the payload before the GCWR, but I would still like to have the information.
Items that might warrant the difference (these are just guesses):
- Maybe the difference between the two GCWR are the stock 18" wheels vs stock 20" wheels
- Maybe the difference is the extra weight from Lariats/KR/Platinum's compared to XL/XLT Fleet weight (3L PS was not available in XL or XLT in 2018, except fleet.)
- Maybe Max Trailer Tow Package (53c) was offered with 3L PS Fleet Vehicles, allowing GCWR to be 17,100 lbs. For 2018 to 2020, Max Trailer Tow Package (53c) package was only available to the 3.5 EB for regular customers.
- Possible Proof: For 2021, Ford allowed Max Trailer Tow Package (53c) on most engines for regular customers. Attached is the 2021 sheet. On 4x4 3L PS SCREW 5'5" 3.55, Max Trailer Tow Package (53c) increases GCWR from 16,300 lbs to 18,000 lbs.
- Maybe the Class IV Hitch Package (53b) has a GCWR of 16,000 lbs and Trailer Tow Package (53a) has a GCWR of 17,100 lbs.
- For 2018, Trailer Tow Package (53a) added an oil cooler, upgraded front stabilizer bar and Pro Trailer Backup Assist , which Class IV Hitch Package (53b) did not have.
- Possible Proof: For 2021, Trailer Tow Package (53a) no longer added an oil cooler and upgraded front stabilizer bar (must be standard equipment now), that's why there is no GCWR difference between Trailer Tow Package (53a) and Class IV Hitch Package (53b) on the 2021 towing chart.
- For 2018, Trailer Tow Package (53a) added an oil cooler, upgraded front stabilizer bar and Pro Trailer Backup Assist , which Class IV Hitch Package (53b) did not have.
One screenshot is from the Ford/Lincoln 2018 RV Tow Guide. I believe the 2 speed automatic transmission is supposed to say 2 speed automatic Transfer Case, which is what my truck is equipped with.
Thanks in advance!!!
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