F150 pulling 5th wheel
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Your diesel may get slightly better gas mileage but I would not be surprised to see the 3.5EB giving you a lot more power. Now, between F-150 and F-250.. the F-250 may handle the weight better but has the older dashboard and less tech features compared to the F-150. Not only that, the interior space is the same which was why I didn't buy an F-250. Get a smaller trailer and use the F-150 hybrid as a generator.
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Your diesel may get slightly better gas mileage but I would not be surprised to see the 3.5EB giving you a lot more power. Now, between F-150 and F-250.. the F-250 may handle the weight better but has the older dashboard and less tech features compared to the F-150. Not only that, the interior space is the same which was why I didn't buy an F-250. Get a smaller trailer and use the F-150 hybrid as a generator.
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Going from that diesel to gas towing - the gas will never "feel" as comfortable due to the huge torque difference. Diesel lopes along, gas revs to the moon (or feels that way), not hurting anything but completely different experience.
Same with F250 vs F150. 150 won't "feel" near as comfortable/stable as the 250 does. Doesn't mean it's not capable if within towing specs.
For me would depend on the frequency and distance you plan to tow. A lot - the 250 diesel wins hands down. A little - gas 150 may be a better fit.
Same with F250 vs F150. 150 won't "feel" near as comfortable/stable as the 250 does. Doesn't mean it's not capable if within towing specs.
For me would depend on the frequency and distance you plan to tow. A lot - the 250 diesel wins hands down. A little - gas 150 may be a better fit.
The "planform" of the truck is incredibly important for people who tow heavy or often though. The heavier suspension and brakes of the super duty is a big deal as well.
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@Fefanatic ”That might work until you lose control on a mountain highway and kill someone. Don't do it in Colorado. They will prosecute. There's always someone that says "hold my beer". If you're going to do a job get the right tools.”
How would I be prosecuted if the ratings were within manufacturers specs? If there was any legal action it would be against the manufacturer of the vehicle or rv as the operator was operating in a safe matter according to engineered specifications.
How would I be prosecuted if the ratings were within manufacturers specs? If there was any legal action it would be against the manufacturer of the vehicle or rv as the operator was operating in a safe matter according to engineered specifications.
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@Fefanatic ”That might work until you lose control on a mountain highway and kill someone. Don't do it in Colorado. They will prosecute. There's always someone that says "hold my beer". If you're going to do a job get the right tools.”
How would I be prosecuted if the ratings were within manufacturers specs? If there was any legal action it would be against the manufacturer of the vehicle or rv as the operator was operating in a safe matter according to engineered specifications.
How would I be prosecuted if the ratings were within manufacturers specs? If there was any legal action it would be against the manufacturer of the vehicle or rv as the operator was operating in a safe matter according to engineered specifications.
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@Fefanatic that doesn’t relate to this. He was a commercial driver with a cdl and it was overturned. As private citizens, we can haul most rvs without that type of fear.
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Honestly, I don't understand how it's possible to tow a 5th wheel with an F150 based on payload alone. Now, I'm driving a 2004 granted, and I'm waiting for my 2022 Powerboost to come in, but I cannot fathom that it will have the payload to handle 90% of the 5th wheels out there. Correct me if I'm wrong...
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5th Wheeling
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From: Forest grove
There are considerations with any rv/truck combo with some people who preach 20% tongue weight regardless of engineering or vehicle specs. If the 5er is at properly equipped for the truck you should be fine. Sure, it won’t feel the same as a 250 but that’s also true when they’re unloaded. Haha
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Recent tow with our new F-150 3.5 Ecoboost and a bumper pull 5600 lb 25' RV. Tongue weight is 800 lbs. Pull was from west Texas to Albuquerque and back - almost 1000 miles on the hitch. The only problem is "sail" - our particular RV is 8' x 10.5' with a moderately curved front (bed is up front) so it presents a hell of a face to the wind. With a 10K Equa-I-Zer WD hitch, the nose of the unit tracked behind the truck just fine. The *** end of the trailer was what tended to walk in a cross wind situation. In a head wind you could feel it and the turbo indicator would go up to between 10~12 lbs. Most time it would be in the under 10 range. So mileage was around 6 more or less for the trip. Lots of stops with a 24 gallon tank. Yes, an F-150 is way light in the azz end for bumper pull trailers. But even with 20+ cross wind I never felt in a hazardous situation. I ran 65 most of the time. Could run 70 with mild wind but the turbo would come up, due simply to the drag of this RV. I would think a 5er would reduce that problem by placing the tongue weight over the back axle. As for pulling - the 3.5 Eco would run circles around what was our 2004 5.4L V8. The 5.4 struggled with the trailer and the 3.5 just drags it off down the road, no problem.
No, none of it will pull like our ex 2020 F-350 DRW 7.3. LOL.
No, none of it will pull like our ex 2020 F-350 DRW 7.3. LOL.
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