[Steve336]

Thanks in advance. I always get confused with all of the terms, etc so thought I would ask for some expert advice.

Per page 17 (bottom right of actual page) https://www.rvsafety.com/images/pdf/FordTG2005.pdf it seems I am in the safe zone of 15400lbs.???

My Truck:
2005, F250 SD, CC 6L
Door Jam Label:
GVWR 10000
GAWR 6100

I hope to pull a gooseneck horse trailer
Dry Weight 8500lbs
Pin Weight 2500

How do I figure all of this out?

Trailer payload will be +2500 if two horses + gear.
Trailer GVWR is 14500 but don't think I will ever get close to that.
Edit to add: I know you can't change the factory rating but I do have airbags on back.

Thanks in advance,
Steven

 

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I tow with my 15 so I know a little about this.
First look at the load rating on the tire then multiply by 2 = X
Then look at the axle rating same thing multiply by 2.
That will tell you max load you can put in the bed on the truck
Next look for the yellow sticker in the door jamb. It has tire and payload rating on it.
My truck has a 10,000 payload. On my sticker it says I can carry 2,300 in the bed. I subtract the 2,300 from 10,000 and that is the weight of the truck. This is important because in order to know what the real payload is you need to know how much the truck weighs and what the tires and axles will carry.
Truck weighs this much and axle and tires can carry this much. I hope you see where I am going with this. Most if not all F250 trucks have the 10,000 payload. This is for registration purposeless only. Not the actual limit of the truck.
Now according to the guide combined weight rating is 20,000 so you know weight of truck subtract weight of trailer and gear and you should be golden.I was looking at the guide and I didn't find anything for the 6.0 turbo diesel but I would go with the 13,000 max trailer weight.
More to consider. You have to add weight of passengers as well.
It all sounds confusing but writing this down looks harder than what you will actually be doing. Make sure the trailer has maintenance done on it. Make sure the brakes work and take a close look at the tires. Make sure they aren't more than 6 years old. I guess you already know this but for the safty of your family and horses I just thought I would mention it.I have air bags as well on my truck.Enjoy the tow.

 

[Steve336]

I tow with my 15 so I know a little about this.
First look at the load rating on the tire then multiply by 2 = X
Then look at the axle rating same thing multiply by 2.
That will tell you max load you can put in the bed on the truck
Next look for the yellow sticker in the door jamb. It has tire and payload rating on it.
My truck has a 10,000 payload. On my sticker it says I can carry 2,300 in the bed. I subtract the 2,300 from 10,000 and that is the weight of the truck. This is important because in order to know what the real payload is you need to know how much the truck weighs and what the tires and axles will carry.
Truck weighs this much and axle and tires can carry this much. I hope you see where I am going with this. Most if not all F250 trucks have the 10,000 payload. This is for registration purposeless only. Not the actual limit of the truck.
Now according to the guide combined weight rating is 20,000 so you know weight of truck subtract weight of trailer and gear and you should be golden.I was looking at the guide and I didn't find anything for the 6.0 turbo diesel but I would go with the 13,000 max trailer weight.
More to consider. You have to add weight of passengers as well.
It all sounds confusing but writing this down looks harder than what you will actually be doing. Make sure the trailer has maintenance done on it. Make sure the brakes work and take a close look at the tires. Make sure they aren't more than 6 years old. I guess you already know this but for the safty of your family and horses I just thought I would mention it.I have air bags as well on my truck.Enjoy the tow.

Thanks for your reply. It looks like I will be ok before I can upgrade the tow vehicle in a year or so. This is all surprisingly very complicated!

The trailer is brand new - take delivery in 12 weeks.

The next concern is room for the gooseneck in my 6 3/4 bed. The trailer is tapered. From what I read I think I will be fine.

 

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You may need to check with the dealer on the gooseneck. Sometimes Lippert doesn't warranty the frame for a gooseneck. I have the B&W turnover ball hitch for my SB and I had a issue and I was able to adjust the hitch back to make it correct. Post pictures of your rig when you get it together.

 

[Steve336]

You may need to check with the dealer on the gooseneck. Sometimes Lippert doesn't warranty the frame for a gooseneck. I have the B&W turnover ball hitch for my SB and I had a issue and I was able to adjust the hitch back to make it correct. Post pictures of your rig when you get it together.

Thanks, I will post an update. Appreciate your help. Sure need to get this figured out safely.

 

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