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97 T100 xcab towing capacity

One of those questions that have probably been asked a hundred times, but here goes again. When my manual says that the towing capasity of the T is 5200 lbs., does that mean you can tow something that weighs that much, or do you figure in curb weight and payload for the total capacity? Also, does it make a difference if you have the supercharger that adds more hp and a 5 speed?

4x2 has toing cpacity of 5200lb and 4x4 has a towing capacity of 5000

http://www.ehow.com/how_4815339_calc...-capacity.html

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Instructions

Step 1
Locate the vehicle data tag on the driver's door post.

Step 2
Note the CGWR. This is the combined gross weight rating. It is the maximum allowable weight your vehicle, with cargo and passengers, and a trailer can weigh.

Step 3
Determine the loaded weight, with passengers and fuel, of your vehicle. This is most accurate by weighing the vehicle on a public scale. These can be found at truck stops and some moving companies. Check also at landscape supply companies and sand and gravel yards. If a scale cannot be found, estimate the weight by adding the curb weight of the vehicle and all passengers and cargo.

Step 4
Subtract the loaded weight of your vehicle from the CGWR rating of your vehicle. The resulting number is your towing capacity. Keep the weight of your trailer under this number to be safe and legal. Weighing your trailer when fully loaded is most accurate.

There are other factors to towing besides HP and torque. The main factor is stopping power. Unless you've upgraded the factory brakes AND have an excellent braking system on the towed trailer, I would be wary of driving yer T-100 at a high speed with the same following distance you would normally have without a trailer. Don't fergit to subtract the added weight of passengers and cargo... ;)

I have towed my boat with my T, which is a 21' whaler that weighs about 3,500 lbs. Even though this is well within the supposed towing capacity of the truck, it is definitely the tail that wags the dog, and I am not comfortable using the T to tow the boat. I went out and got a used Ford F-350 diesel for towing, and I can barely tell the boat is back there.