Dave Ramsey......

 

Exactly what is there in this post that refers to TRUCKS, much less FORD trucks?

 

Has absolutely nothing to do with trucks. DR is an idiot that shouldn't be allowed to speak about what he knows nothing about. That's all.

 

Slowtrucker, it may have just been my past experiences that made the truck seem so nimble. I really liked the F150, but stories like the one above make me want a SD to tow with. Not to say anything is wrong with pulling a trailer with a F150, as long as it's within its limits, but I just prefer the idea of a SD. Guess I like to buy the biggest tool for the job. Maybe compensatory?

Not to get side tracked, but I have no beef with Ramsey. A lot of his stuff makes good sense, but for my family and I to be happy in life there's just no way for me to follow his plans to a T. I guess it's kind of like this whole conversation. You gotta do what works for you.

 

Well foozlemonster congratulations on the new ride!

 

thank you. Hopefully I can tie it up soon. Really appreciate all the input.

 

So after much deliberation, and strolling the auto lots....I bought a 2014 F150 RT570.

 

Pics and details on the RT570 package? I've never heard of that one, could be a regional thing maybe?

 

I think it is a Roush Truck 570 HP a 5.0 supercharged. It has sport tuned suspension, nice exhaust and interior upgrade.

Plenty of power for towing, but not sure what the suspension will do to the payload. Anyway, congrats on the new ride! I am jealous that will be one fast truck!

 

You are correct about the package. It's no more capable than the F150 ecoboost, or any less for that matter. I figured since it's mainly a dd, why not have some fun, and if it means buying a little smaller TT, no biggie. here in 4-5 years, I should be able to buy a diesel, but I'm just not willing to take that plunge yet. I know I poked fun at Dave Ramsey, but I do agree that staying financially within my means is very important.

 

That sounds outstanding and a very fun way to perk up a daily driver.

 

Staying solvent always is a good thing! DR has his good points, and his flaws. Being able to filter out the stuff that won't work for you and the family takes effort, thought, guts, and most of all dedication to the concept of being solvent.


Congrats on the new ride. Can I be jealous? Lower payments, steel, and ...

 

Be aware of the payload of the truck when you go to purchase the camper trailer. It's on the sticker on the door jamb. With the modifications to that hot rod truck, it may not be correct any more. Load up the truck with the family, a full fuel tank and all the camping flotsam it will be carrying and take it to the scales before you go camper shopping.
GVWR - truck weight loaded for camping = payload remaining for trailer tongue weight and hitch weight.



Plan on 100 lbs. for the hitch and 13% of the loaded trailer weight for tongue weight.

Also look at the sticker under the hitch receiver for the receiver weight limit. Maybe hot rod pickups don't even come with a hitch receiver or a brake controller. The weight limit on my hitch receiver is 1050 lbs.



A 10,000 lb. camper (loaded) can have a 1300 lb. tongue weight. A 10,000 lb. dry camper could be 12,500 loaded with a 1,600+ lb. tongue weight. This is clearly out of the F150 range.

Here's a look at the weights for a truck with a 1607 lb. payload with a spray in bed liner and a tonneau cover added and carrying only the driver (347 lbs. above the new empty weight). It's towing a 6820 lb. camper with a 82 lb. hitch and a 918 lb. tongue weight.

The total receiver weight is 1000 lb., only 50 lbs. under the limit.
The total weight on the truck is 400 lbs. under the limit with only the driver on board.
The weight on the rear axle is 170 lbs. under the axle limit. One hefty passenger in the back seat would put it over the limit.

Be very careful when you go camper shopping.