I get that but you read a lot of people saying don't push vehicles close to the max limits. Though I'm sure the Maverick can tow more the listed 4k safely. Even my little 2008 kia Sorento had a 5k tow limit...
As a systems engineer I've had this argument with other engineers my entire career. A specified limit is just that. By trying to not come close to the limit you are trying to introduce margin that is already built in. The limit includes margin that is attributable to the dynamics of the system. As the truck/trailer move, the apparent load changes above and below the static 4k. Towing at the 4k limit does not need to be avoided. You'll be fine.
If you're travelling light on gear and not filling water tank I'm guessing you'd be ok. Tongue weight is close to the max even if your trailer is empty. If I remember correctly the EB can handle 400lbs tongue weight.
I would have the tanks empty while travelling. I would have close to 600lbs of people and then gear. Who knows maybe the 25 Maverick will be able to tow 5k... The Santa Cruz has a 5k tow capacity.
I'd like to think you're cutting it a bit closer than I might. Especially if travelling up and down a lot of hills. Ambient temps matter too. If it's really hot then more caution is needed. Can the Mav do the job you're outlining? Probably but if you DID have any issues and were found to over the weight the truck can handle warranty repairs might be dicey.
I have no idea what the front surface area is of a 8 foot wide travel trailer.
Well, with 4K Tow you're limited to 40 sq.ft. of frontal surface area. So, take the 8' width of the trailer you're considering and multiply it by its frontal height and there's your answer.
Warranty repairs will be null and void if they find out you exceeded max capacity and the repair can be attributed to it.
