I am looking for a new truck for towing my TT that has a GVWR of 7700. The F150 with Max tow is rated for 12k. Those who have towed something similar how does the F150 do? Will i be able to adequetly tow my trailer. I could step up to the Super Duty. But being that I only tow the trailer maybe 6 times a year. Not sure it is worth the money?

 

I have max tow & payload and run a travel trailer at 7K +, 22' flatbed with skid loader at about 10K and a 18' tri axel with a small loader at about 6K plus come hay time I run 10 tight round bales at just over 10K with trailer weight. Here in Maryland, we have our hills but I run to western PA with the mountains and find that this little F-150 does the job. I think that if I were running any of the heavier loads every day then I would have F-250 diesel. It really depends on your use. I am a weekender with the towing so the F-150 works (almost as good as my former Dodge 2007 Cummins-EPA killed the engine & Dodge killed the quality). Chris

 

IMO, if you are planning to tow 8K with the 5.4, you better keep it on flat roads. That 5.4 runs out of motor real fast in the hills. I'm pulling 5K behind my KR with the 5.4 and 3.73 universal and find the hills make that truck work real hard. If you are not going to be towing in the hills a lot, the F150 is probably the more user-friendly truck in that it rides better, gets better gas mileage and costs less than the Super Duty assuming you are thinking diesel or the V10. I love the Super Duties, but feel they are more suited for heavy work instead of "people haulers".

 

You should be fine, but I would double check your door sticker(s) & Ford's Towing Guide.

Gears will play a role in how well you can get & keep the trailer rolling. Having 4.10s or 4.30s will help you out, and they are frequently recommended upgrades. However, if you are only towing a couple of times a year, it may not be worth the price of a gear swap.

Keep in mind that the Ford modular motors (5.4L V8 & 6.8L V10) do their best work in the upper RPM ranges. Just take a look at the peak horsepower & torque specs, they say it all. So, do not be afraid to run the RPMs up to 5,000 RPMs (peak horsepower point) or just beyond.

 

I anticipate that the 2011's will have even more power. I want to get a used superduty Diesel. But just trying to figure out if it is pratical for my situation. I want to buy a truck that will be able to do everything I need it to. I really am sick of borrowing a Superduty from someone to be able to haul a load of dirt or skid loader. I guess if we do see the 6.2 in future F-150's that would make my decision a little easier.

 

I pull a travel trailer, around 9000 lbs. I have a 2010 ford xlt suupercab. Has the trailer tow package, brake controler, antisway and roll stability. 5.4, 3.55 gears and it pull it quit well. We pull it up into wis, and there are hills, and on the interstate doing 65, 70. I was impressed with the fords performance. It downshifts nice, the engine does not run at high rpms. I get 18.3 mpg normal driving, when pulling the trailer I get 7.4.