Fift Wheel Towing Question
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I just configured a F150 Crew Cab Lariat 4X4 with 3.5 EB and 3.73 rear end.
The payload was 1890 and tow capacity was 11.2K
My 2006 F150 has a payload of 1698 so I wouldn't gain much.
My payload is already at 2080 so I guess I'm going to go with the F250.
It will give me the payload I need and some extra capacity if I upgrade the trailer in the future.
I just hope that I won't have to add air bags to the F250.
The payload was 1890 and tow capacity was 11.2K
My 2006 F150 has a payload of 1698 so I wouldn't gain much.
My payload is already at 2080 so I guess I'm going to go with the F250.
It will give me the payload I need and some extra capacity if I upgrade the trailer in the future.
I just hope that I won't have to add air bags to the F250.
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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.
Check out this thread for ideas along the same lines.
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Great post, I think the HD F150 with the ecoboost has merit for sure. This is one area that we will see first hand on how the eb does while towing 11k lbs during our map development with our goose neck trailer and our 5th wheel camper. We will have a good comparo between our F150 Ecoboost and F350 6.2L.
Stay tuned, more to come in a month or so..
Stay tuned, more to come in a month or so..
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Great post, I think the HD F150 with the ecoboost has merit for sure. This is one area that we will see first hand on how the eb does while towing 11k lbs during our map development with our goose neck trailer and our 5th wheel camper. We will have a good comparo between our F150 Ecoboost and F350 6.2L.
Stay tuned, more to come in a month or so..
Stay tuned, more to come in a month or so..
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Your long distance towing makes me lean toward a 250. You should crunch some numbers but I don't think a 6.7 is worth it for the weight you are towing at. I think 6.2 with long gears.
If you went 200 miles 4-5 times a year I'd say get the 150, put timbrens or air bags in the back, and keep your speed down. Too much weight to go 5000 miles behind a F150.
If you went 200 miles 4-5 times a year I'd say get the 150, put timbrens or air bags in the back, and keep your speed down. Too much weight to go 5000 miles behind a F150.
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