2022 Maverick Trailer Towing & GVWR / GCWR Guide

[MakinDoForNow]

I'm having a hard time understanding the Frontal Area chart. Looks like my Hybrid (without Tow Package) is limited to 20 sq ft frontal area. But the note says this means "Base vehicle frontal area." What does that mean? What is the "base vehicle"?

It seems likely that they are talking about frontal area of the trailer -- not the whole enchilada -- because the Maverick itself has a frontal area of about 30 sq ft. Even so, that would limit me to a trailer about 7 feet wide and 3 feet tall -- basically a motorcycle trailer or a pop-up tent trailer. That's ok with me, but it really limits the hybrid (because no tow package available).

I am taking the 20 sq foot to be the ADDITIONAL footage that can be added to the 30 sq feet of the maverick.

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[MakinDoForNow]

I am taking the 20 sq foot to be the ADDITIONAL footage that can be added to the 30 sq feet of the maverick.

Ok, so I actually read where the official SQ footage area of maverick is 20 SQ feet not 30. Will have to go verify other. Thought = if I mount a six foot piece of a cessna's wing the bottom of which is at the height +/- a few inches of the roof of the maverick and drive 60mph how much of my load will be "lifted" off the truck and how high can the roof of my tear drop trailer be to have the wind that comes over the wing and help push the rig? Maybe a flap on top of wing to help with braking?

 

[Iconical]

This is the lightest trailer with a bathroom that I've found. The GVWR is 2,500 pounds, The uvw is 1,707. I *think* that empty a hybrid mav could pull this - I am not sure about how the front square footage works with a curved front like that. The length x height would be over 65'2 so that would be way out of league.
https://travelliterv.com/rvs/2021-rove-lite-travel-trailers/

I think a scamp 13' with trailer may also be possible but it is hard to find info. I think a nucamp tab with bathroom is too heavy.
https://www.scamptrailers.com/showroom/13-standard-trailers#layout-2

We have a Bushwacker plus 15’ teardrop style front trailer with a dry weight of 1,900 lbs. it has a small bathroom, ac, small fridge, stove, and 3 way power which costs 8-10k less than a nucamp or scamp which might be something you might want to consider as an alternative. We Plan on pulling with 2.0eb awd with 4K tow

 

[Iconical]

There are some small teardrops that meet the spec. Looking at NuCamp:

-- The TAG would come in just under the limit at about 37 sq ft (if you take out the 8 inches of underbody clearance).
-- But The TAG XL would come in at just over the limit at 43 sq ft.

All of their other trailers are too big (unless I misread the specs - it happens)
Probably looking at a very limited selection...

The Bushwacker Plus would also come in at right around 40. It does allow someone 6’ or less to stand upright.

 

[Iconical]

The overall weight is low, but it is very tongue heavy (I would say I'm close to 400 lb). Couple that with it sitting very high, so not aerodynamic and it does have a large frontal area. I can get 11 MPG going under 60, but compared with my friends TAB that I towed going 70 I would get 15-16 MPG! I made some changes to improve so we'll see what I can get on the Maverick for comparison.

The Bushwacker plus does sit higher, and I found I needed a hitch coupler with a 5” rise. This allows the trailer to be level when towing and reduces the tongue weight.

 

[Sleeper 7]

I think this has more to do with trailer brakes. No reason the non 4k cant haul the same weight. The gear difference is very minor and the trans cooler is a joke.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

The Bushwacker plus does sit higher, and I found I needed a hitch coupler with a 5” rise. This allows the trailer to be level when towing and reduces the tongue weight.

Wow! I've measured a couple of Mav's lately, the inside-top of the 2" receiver is right at 19", add a 5" rise, plus 2+ inches for the ball, and that trailer needs a 26" height to the top of the ball?

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[dls235]

so pony up the extra $3305 for 2.0L/AWD or use your existing F-150 if you need to tow more. "Problem" solved.

But what is exactly that makes the AWD be able to hold more weight than a Hybrid?

 

[Zed79]

But what is exactly that makes the AWD be able to hold more weight than a Hybrid?

Lower gearing better rear end 8 speed auto not the ECVT. they only share a body and than even change things up.

 

[Darnon]

Lower gearing better rear end 8 speed auto not the ECVT. they only share a body and than even change things up.

The lower gearing only applies to the 4k towing package. And the biggest differentiator there is the enhanced cooling.

The AWD is only able tow 135 lbs more on paper but most of that is eaten up by the extra weight of the AWD components; for that same reason hybrids typically can actually carry more payload.

 

[Zed79]

The lower gearing only applies to the 4k towing package. And the biggest differentiator there is the enhanced cooling.

The AWD is only able tow 135 lbs more on paper but most of that is eaten up by the extra weight of the AWD components; for that same reason hybrids typically can actually carry more payload.

Towing is 2000lb on all non towing package GCVW goes up but again different rear end springs etc. in the awd.

Hybrid is 2.91 axle and the base eco is 3.63 he asked about what limited the hybrid.

 

[Darnon]

Hybrid is 2.91 axle and the base eco is 3.63 he asked about what limited the hybrid.

He said carry which implies payload. Hybrids tend to have higher usable payload than AWD Mavericks because of the higher curb weight associated with the extra drivetrain components.

And even in towing the cooling capacity is the bigger factor than the final gear ratio, especially when you're talking something equipped with an 8-speed transmission.

 

[Zed79]

He said carry which implies payload. Hybrids tend to have higher usable payload than AWD Mavericks because of the higher curb weight associated with the extra drivetrain components.

And even in towing the cooling capacity is the bigger factor than the final gear ratio, especially when you're talking something equipped with an 8-speed transmission.

Odd ford does not agree with your facts

 

[Darnon]

Odd ford does not agree with your facts

The 1500 lb payload is an estimate. Now compare actual payloads of the door jamb sticker that's the difference between actual curb weight and GVWR. EcoBoost FWD tend to be highest, then Hybrid, then AWD. Tremors end up as low as 1325 lbs payload.

Edit: And if you want further information that final gear ratio isn't the be-all of GCWR, from your own second picture the Tremor has a 3.81:1 final gear yet only tows 2k. The 4k Towing's cooling is the important part of the equation.

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