Looking to get a newer truck but keep my 250. Tow a camping trailer rated at 8,500 lbs. What should I be wary of in the 2012 Eco.

 

Welcome to FTE!

Maxing out your payload via tongue weight, passengers and gear should be your only real concern. The truck even with 3.31 axles will pull 8500 pounds.

 

I have a 2012 EcoBoost, power is good for towing. I wasn't sure if you are coming froma gas engine or Diese in your F250, but if you are used to diesel, the EcoBoost will use a lot more fuel when towing.
If you are used to the super duty, you may want the tow mirrors.

Payload and tongue weight are key concerns with half tons. Also, you'll need a WD hitch, and possibly something with sway control.

It's a little bit more work to set up a smaller truck to tow large trailers, but it's totally doable.

 

Get your points,

The F250 is a V10 and I'll probably keep it and put some work into it.

the one I'm looking at is a supercab ecoboost with 3.55 axle rated at 9,600 lbs not max tow of 11,000 lbs. I think it can handle the added trailer with a light truck load.

The Heavy Duty has 3.73 axle and another 400 lbs. bed weight I thought.

 

You'll be in good shape with a properly set up WDH.