Towing International 22' with a F150?

[wbrownrr]

We have a Dodge Ram 1500 with a 5.9L gas engine and a 4.10 rear end pulling our 22' CCD. The AS weighs right around 5000 lbs when towing. My truck originally came with a 3.55 rear end, which resulted in weak towing in the western mountains. I've since replace the rear end with a 4.10 and it tows beautifully. I've pulled the CCD with the new setup in some pretty serious mountains in some pretty serious hot weather (105 degrees +) with no problems. Based on my experience, you would be seriously underpowered with the 4.6L and 3.55 rear end except when towing on flat terrain. Hope that's helpful.

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Hi, Wow. Everyone has good information and advice; But I still wanted to get in on this. First thing that hit me was the 3.55 differential ratio. Virtually all Ford vehicles, with the factory tow package, come with a 3.73 ratio differential. So if you are towing with a Ford, first look for the 3.73 differential. [3.55 not good for towing] Next, the 4.6 L engine is a great engine, but too small. [281 cubic inches] The 5.4 L engine, in most cases, is just a stroked 4.6 L engine with a taller block to accept a 5/8" stroke increase makeing some usable towing torque. [330 cubic inches]
Will that F-150 work? Yes. Will you and everyone else on the road be happy with it? No.