djdefi / trailer_weight

Ruby script to calculate towing capacity

trailer_weight

Ruby script to calculate towing capacity.

Guidance is for Ford's F-150, but may be applicable elsewhere. Not official advice or affliciated with Ford. Please consult your owners manual for information on your vehicle's limits.

Usage:

$ ruby trailer_weight.rb -h
Usage: trailer_weight.rb [options]
    -c, --cargo=VAL                  Comma separated list of cargo weights. Default = 210,180,40,125
    -m, --max-weight=VAL             Max combined weight of cargo and occupants. Default = 1500
    -g, --gross-vehicle-weight=VAL   Gross vehicle weight GVWR. Default = max-weight
    -v, --verbose                    Run verbosely
    -h, --help                       Show this message

Example outputs:

$ ruby trailer_weight.rb -m 1198 -g 7350 -c 210,180,45,50 -v
Max towable gross trailer weight: 5485
Loaded Truck weight: 6637
Remaining weight: 713
Combined cargo weight: 485
Max combined weight: 1198
Gross vehicle weight: 7350

ruby trailer_weight.rb -m 1650 -g 7100 -c 210,180,45,50 -v
Max towable gross trailer weight: 8962
Loaded Truck weight: 5935
Remaining weight: 1165
Combined cargo weight: 485
Max combined weight: 1650
Gross vehicle weight: 7100

Where to find max-weight and gross-vehicle-weight on F-150

Expected in lbs.

max-weight:

"The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed:"

gross-vehicle-weight (GVWR)

Below MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO.: