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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

FX4 or 4x4 are rated for less towing than the 2WD F150s. Hopefully the door jam still has the GVW/towing sticker. I would assume you are on the lighter or around 8K max. AS mentioned on of the big things is tongue weight. I believe most bumper hitches are only rated/recommended for 100 to 150 lb tongue weight. That normally equates to 1500 to 2000 lb towing load. Do we do more than that with a bumper hitch, yes, but definitely not recommended, especially from a business perspective. Check your state laws, as I know some mandate trailer brakes above certain weight loads. Definitely use a load leveling hitch. They truly help. Your truck has the power to pull, I just debate it's ability to slow the loads you are talking about.

I don’t think he will be pulling with a ball on the bumper. Bumper pull is a designation for a tow hitch receiver under the bumper attached to the frame. Class IVis rated for 10k weight carrying 1000 lbs with a weight distribution mount it goes to 14k and 1400 lbs 10% class V is 12k weight carrying and 17 k distribution hitch . 10% tonque weight .

I believe all trailers with tandem axles are required to have brakes . As is any trailer over 3500 gvw