Had a 1998 F150, 5.4L V8. Bought the travel trailer new in 1999, but I was disappointed in how the 98 pulled. Only had a four-speed auto w/OD, and I had to lock out OD when trailering. Always running high RPM, 3-4000. Terrible MPGs. So I bought the Excursion new in 2000. Loved it. The V10 still ran like a champ. But the body started to rust (fender wells, driver door pretty much shot). Noises in the rear (4.30 LS) if it were a problem, could be big bucks to fix. Only 120,000 on it, but time to move on. I don't tow the camper as much as I did at first, so I can "suffer" a little with the F150, just so I get some better MPGs every day. I was only getting 10 MPG to/from work with the Excursion. I should get 15-17 with the EcoBoost. I live in Northeastern Pennsylvania, so the weather and the hills provide the biggest challenges when trying to trailer, and even keep a vehicle in good condition.

2011F150XLT SuperCab EcoBoost
(just traded 2000 Excursion XLT V10)
2008 Focus SES
2007 Fusion SEL
2006 F150 XLT Crew 5.4L V8
2002 Explorer XLT 4.6L V8
2011 Ranger XLT SuperCab 4.0L V6
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