Hello: New Member with a Question..!

fjl43 · 02-03-2008, 11:12 AM

Hello, My name is Fred, 65 yrs old, and just bought a 1999 Lightning...
Pristine condition, low miles, love it...
I amaze people by displaying my handicap parking permit on the mirror,
yet lay a bit of smoke as I leave <grin>...LUV IT...
My question is:
How heavy a trailer can I tow..????
Standard F-150 literature mentions 5000lb. limit...
I would think having a 5.4 supercharged engine, with factory cooling, and suspension, etc. that I could pull much more....
I plan to sell my 35 ft Motor Home and get a trailer to pull, SO I can have my "Lightning" with me...Oh yeah...golf cart in the bed too...<grin>..
Just curious about the weight I can pull....Any suggestions greatly appreciated..
BTW..the golf cart is a modified 20 HP, live axle, 22 " knobbies on the rear...can do 50mph...<grin>
Thanx for your response...
Fred
Northford, CT

MMShaggy · 02-03-2008, 11:46 AM

Its payload and towing capacity is only slightly diminished over the standard F-Series pickup.

I believe the specs are: 5000-lb towing capacity and 800-lb payload.

Oh and welcome to the forums.

383svt · 02-03-2008, 03:16 PM

Welcome Fellow CT Lightning owner!
I don't know the answer to your question as I own a gen1.

Check out the NELO club in the local section of this forum. we have several get togethers a year and there is an events calender of local shows and events!
NELO - The National Lightning Owners Club, Inc.

PARTYTIMEDAVE · 02-05-2008, 10:36 PM

Welcome

02-03-2008, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
fjl43 Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northford, CT Posts: 6 NLOC member #: 2491 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hello: New Member with a Question..! Hello, My name is Fred, 65 yrs old, and just bought a 1999 Lightning... Pristine condition, low miles, love it... I amaze people by displaying my handicap parking permit on the mirror, yet lay a bit of smoke as I leave <grin>...LUV IT... My question is: How heavy a trailer can I tow..???? Standard F-150 literature mentions 5000lb. limit... I would think having a 5.4 supercharged engine, with factory cooling, and suspension, etc. that I could pull much more.... I plan to sell my 35 ft Motor Home and get a trailer to pull, SO I can have my "Lightning" with me...Oh yeah...golf cart in the bed too...<grin>.. Just curious about the weight I can pull....Any suggestions greatly appreciated.. BTW..the golf cart is a modified 20 HP, live axle, 22 " knobbies on the rear...can do 50mph...<grin> Thanx for your response... Fred Northford, CT

02-03-2008, 11:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
MMShaggy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SW Florida Posts: 1,801 View this user's gallery iTrader: 3 / 100%	Its payload and towing capacity is only slightly diminished over the standard F-Series pickup. I believe the specs are: 5000-lb towing capacity and 800-lb payload. Oh and welcome to the forums. __________________ 5/14/08

02-03-2008, 03:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
383svt BDS Blown 438ci Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CT Posts: 3,326 View this user's gallery iTrader: 7 / 100%	Welcome Fellow CT Lightning owner! I don't know the answer to your question as I own a gen1. Check out the NELO club in the local section of this forum. we have several get togethers a year and there is an events calender of local shows and events! NELO - The National Lightning Owners Club, Inc. __________________

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