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I have a 30 Foot Fifth Wheel (Ultra Lite) that i would like to pull with a new F150 with the 3.5 EcoBoost engine.
Trailer weight is 7200# dry 8700# wet
Pin weight 1580 including the hitch.
I tow 4 or 5 times a year 1 of which is over 5K miles the rest are 1-2K
This will be my daily drive.
I would like to stay with a 150 instead of a 2/350 because of the non towing mileage.
I currently have an 06 F150 that I am going to replace early next year. That's why I'm looking at the Ecoboost.
1580 Pin weight
200 Hitch weight
300 Me & Wife
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2080 # That's without the toolbox and anything else in the back seat.
It looks like I would be pushing it on the F150.
I'll probably have to go with a 250 6.2 to comfortable tow the Fifth Wheel.
The F150 with the HD payload option (max payload) may be just your ticket. It has been available on regular cabs and super cabs for 10+ years, and now for 2012 Ford has added it to the super crew. You get a stronger frame, wheels, and rear axle, and a GVWR of 8200...yielding a payload of 2K-3K, depending on the vehicle weight. A super cab 4x4 would be in the middle.
Check out this thread for ideas along the same lines.
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With the 250 and the right rear you will not lose to much mpg and be safer towing.
You won't lose any MPG's while towing only, but empty driving is where you'll get hammered. I think an F-250 with the 6.7L is the right answer.
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Originally Posted by ordually
The F150 with the HD payload option (max payload) may be just your ticket. It has been available on regular cabs and super cabs for 10+ years, and now for 2012 Ford has added it to the super crew. You get a stronger frame, wheels, and rear axle, and a GVWR of 8200...yielding a payload of 2K-3K, depending on the vehicle weight. A super cab 4x4 would be in the middle.
Check out this thread for ideas along the same lines.
Good call sir, you beat me to it. I think the OP is doing the right thing here. knowing the limitations of your trucks or perspective trucks is very smart.
I think the F-150 HD is a consideration but I think the F-250 is the correct answer.
__________________ Tim SCPO United States Coast Guard Retired
2011 F-150 XLT 4x4 Ecoboost
2010 Ford Focus
2004 Expedition XLT 4x2 FTE Guidelines
This is just a thought. I read FTE quite regularly and also sit in judgement somewhat frequently with the dealers I service as to whether someone will be allowed to buy the big trailer they want to pull with a lighter duty truck (yes, we really do refuse to sell a towable, if we think the towable would overwhelm the tow vehicle). So far, I don't recall ever reading or hearing anyone say they wish they would have bought a lighter duty truck as a tow vehicle. I certainly do not think everyone needs a 350 and I love my 150 HD, but when in doubt, I would suggest bumping up a size. I think you will find it makes for a better towing experience.
Just my two cents worth,
Steve
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