Intro and Question about payload and towing packages

[Bedrck47]

The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), or gross vehicle mass (GVM) is the maximum operating weight/mass of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo but excluding that of any trailers.

Its the total weight of the expedition plus any cargo passengers etc.

However it does not include the weight of a trailer

What does this mean?

A 7760#payload package or 7760#GVWR package minus the base weight of the expy lets say is 6000# that would give you a payload of 1660 lbs. that is the amount of cargo the exply can handle Now add a class 4 hitch 100 lbs and a TT that has a tongue weight of 950 lbs and you have just reduced your payload to 610 lbs now add 5 passengers at 150 lbs each total 750 lbs which means you are now over you max of 7760 by 140 lbs which means someone has to miss the trip

 

[Bedrck47]

To make something clear A weight distributing hitch will not change your payload Its the weight of the hitch and the weight thats on the ball that will reduce you payload

 

[adamsdaddy]

Make sure it has the HD package and not simply the Class IV tow prep package. Otherwise your tranny will run hot pulling just 3,500 lbs up twisty hills like mine - admittedly in 98 degree temperatures.

 

[chuck s]

The "standard" Expedition tow equipment gives you about 6000 pounds towing capacity but only if the truck is empty. The HD towing package bumps this up just over 9000 pounds depending on model year. This option has the round Bargman trailer connection along with the 4 pole boat trailer connector, HD engine radiator, and HD transmission radiator. Brake controller in later trucks. 3.73 axle used to be part of it but on my 2017 at least it's separate option that doesn't affect the rating. If the round Bargman connector is not there the truck lacks the HD tow option. Simple test.

-- Chuck