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Hi guys a brief history first. Lived out in western canada for 10 years and bought a new travel trailer which weighed out at 6600 dry and 10400 fully loaded,at the time was driving ford f150 xlt 4x4 with the 5.4 liter v8.Was told by dealer I would have no trouble towing it,of course later when it was to late I realized the difference. Put over 200000 kms on that truck and only major promblems I had was a blown spark plug and later low compression in number 3 cylinder which seemed to happen only while towing or shortly after such.Loved my truck but since then decided to get rid of her and am now in the market for something new, however here's the pickle i'm in.My job requires i travell approx 20000 highway kms per year and wife would like trailer towed back to newfoundland on the east coast of canada approx 6000 kms.When I descide to tow it back i will be taking my time and driving no more then 5 or 6 hours a day then resting.
Question should I buy a diesel which I have no clue about or maybe wait for a good deal on a lease return f150 with the ecoboost which seems to be getting great reviews.By the way once the trailer is back East it will be parked and not moved again. Any advice will be greatly appreciated as I am really confused.
Question should I buy a diesel which I have no clue about or maybe wait for a good deal on a lease return f150 with the ecoboost which seems to be getting great reviews.By the way once the trailer is back East it will be parked and not moved again. Any advice will be greatly appreciated as I am really confused.
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Hi guys a brief history first. Lived out in western canada for 10 years and bought a new travel trailer which weighed out at 6600 dry and 10400 fully loaded,at the time was driving ford f150 xlt 4x4 with the 5.4 liter v8.Was told by dealer I would have no trouble towing it,of course later when it was to late I realized the difference. Put over 200000 kms on that truck and only major promblems I had was a blown spark plug and later low compression in number 3 cylinder which seemed to happen only while towing or shortly after such.Loved my truck but since then decided to get rid of her and am now in the market for something new, however here's the pickle i'm in.My job requires i travell approx 20000 highway kms per year and wife would like trailer towed back to newfoundland on the east coast of canada approx 6000 kms.When I descide to tow it back i will be taking my time and driving no more then 5 or 6 hours a day then resting.
Question should I buy a diesel which I have no clue about or maybe wait for a good deal on a lease return f150 with the ecoboost which seems to be getting great reviews.By the way once the trailer is back East it will be parked and not moved again. Any advice will be greatly appreciated as I am really confused.
Question should I buy a diesel which I have no clue about or maybe wait for a good deal on a lease return f150 with the ecoboost which seems to be getting great reviews.By the way once the trailer is back East it will be parked and not moved again. Any advice will be greatly appreciated as I am really confused.
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Thanks for the reply but thats the trouble I'm a truck lover and since i gave up on my f150 and bought a Buick Century for the time being I have never been so uncomfortable after say a 10 hr drive, so i am definitly buying another truck
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My two cents worth,
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