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New to Ford
Hey all,
So the only truck I've owned is a 2017 Ram ST. I've been looking at upgrading, as my current trailer costs me 30+L/100km, and have been considering Ford.
What are some options to look for in Ford to maximize the towing capacity of the truck?
My travel trailer is 37' long and weighs about 8300lbs with our stuff in it, which is about 200lbs less than the dealership told me i could tow.
As I've only ever had a Ram in not familiar with Ford's specs. In Rams a 3.92 rear axle ratio and a 5.7L hemi V8 engine is the best for towing capacity.
What would Fords equivalent be?
So the only truck I've owned is a 2017 Ram ST. I've been looking at upgrading, as my current trailer costs me 30+L/100km, and have been considering Ford.
What are some options to look for in Ford to maximize the towing capacity of the truck?
My travel trailer is 37' long and weighs about 8300lbs with our stuff in it, which is about 200lbs less than the dealership told me i could tow.
As I've only ever had a Ram in not familiar with Ford's specs. In Rams a 3.92 rear axle ratio and a 5.7L hemi V8 engine is the best for towing capacity.
What would Fords equivalent be?
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Its almost exclusively parked seasonaly. Its only pulled for if it needs repairs that cannot be done on site, which has never happened, and when we move. Its not pulled weekly or even monthly. Its only pulled about once every 5 years or so
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10 to 20 miles and all flat i think you could use a lighter truck. If a long distance and mountain then bigger is better in my book.
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When moved it would be 99%+ highway roads, and slightly hilly. Canadian roads are flat for the most part but it depends on what region you are driving in
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My advice is get a 2024 F450 Limited in black. Very good vehicle for towing. The massaging seats and heated steering wheel and 18 speakers make a huge difference.
Seriously though it's an awesome truck you should get one.
Seriously though it's an awesome truck you should get one.
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Pay someone to move it if you only need it moved that rarely. It would be cheaper than a truck payment x 5 years.
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I think we need a little more information here:
- How heavy is the trailer?
- What make and model is the trailer?
- Is the Ram a 1500 or 2500 or 3500? I'm guessing 2500 by the dealer's recommendation of tow weight, but you know for sure.
- How far do you tow it when it moves?
- Do you have a weight distributing hitch?
- What is the tongue weight of your trailer?
- 30L/100km is 7.84MPG. Are you looking for better fuel economy while towing this giant trailer?
- How heavy is the trailer?
- What make and model is the trailer?
- Is the Ram a 1500 or 2500 or 3500? I'm guessing 2500 by the dealer's recommendation of tow weight, but you know for sure.
- How far do you tow it when it moves?
- Do you have a weight distributing hitch?
- What is the tongue weight of your trailer?
- 30L/100km is 7.84MPG. Are you looking for better fuel economy while towing this giant trailer?
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For an occasional tow, an F-150 with the 5L V-8 or the 3.5L EB and outfitted for max towing would work well. If you intend on any longer trips or maybe moving into a larger trailer, step up to an F-250/350.
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is it ideal?
No
will it work?
Yup
is it safe?
if done correctly, yes.
for a very occasional tow, either of these will get you there.
for the towing frequency that you are talking about, I’d just get whatever you want and if it can’t pull your camper, use your phone-a-friend and get it done that way.
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I'll chime in because your camper is about exactly what we have and I've towed it with an F150 5.0 and now my F250. Let me start off by saying if I ever towed anything again I'd never go back to a half ton, the SD trucks tow that much better. That being said, if you're only towing once a year or once every few years an F150 5.0 will work fine, just be sure to dial in your WDH near perfectly. You'll be blown around some on the interstate and side winds will make your trip a white knuckle one but it can be done. If going new the price difference between an F150 and F250/350 aren't much, where you'll take the hit is fuel consumption.
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Depends if you have a need / want for a truck in general. I have a decent F150 max tow, not in a million years would I tow your trailer. A windy day, it'll change your undies to a darker shade. There are people on Facebook that will move it pretty reasonable. If it were me, I'd get a superduty.
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Depends if you have a need / want for a truck in general. I have a decent F150 max tow, not in a million years would I tow your trailer. A windy day, it'll change your undies to a darker shade. There are people on Facebook that will move it pretty reasonable. If it were me, I'd get a superduty.
Heck one FB group I am in is towing the same camper as mine (Gray Wolf 29te, ~36.5 ft long) with a midsized Nissan SUV. Comparing that to an F150, that makes an F150 look like a perfect tow rig
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Unless you only have the one vehicle and use it for general daily use, general purpose and need a truck for that, Then the F150 will do the jon for you.