2013 F150 XL V6 3.7 Towing 5th wheel
Can a 2013 F150 XL V6 3.7 tow a 5th wheel? If so any suggestions as to what brand or model? And size?
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Bah. Just keep the rear axle weight and abide by the GCWR. The 3.7 will handle it fine.
It's curious that the HD/Diesel zealots would say you need a diesel for power, and now that even the base engine has enough power, we're not supposed to use it, because a lack of torque.
Anyone in the know realizes that engines used industrially, yes, even semis, are spec'd on horsepower, not torque. The 3.7 will rev, but it will have NO TROUBLE AT ALL moving any trailer within its ratings, and the 2013's are very free from NVH, much better than the 2011/12's. That truck has the same frame, cooling system, brakes, and most chassis components as the higher capacity F150's.
Loaded trailer pin weight should be kept under 1500#, and levelling springs (hellwigs work great), and it should be fine. I would suggest the 5.0, or EB for anything more than occasional towing, mostly because the beefier rear axle.
It's curious that the HD/Diesel zealots would say you need a diesel for power, and now that even the base engine has enough power, we're not supposed to use it, because a lack of torque.
Anyone in the know realizes that engines used industrially, yes, even semis, are spec'd on horsepower, not torque. The 3.7 will rev, but it will have NO TROUBLE AT ALL moving any trailer within its ratings, and the 2013's are very free from NVH, much better than the 2011/12's. That truck has the same frame, cooling system, brakes, and most chassis components as the higher capacity F150's.
Loaded trailer pin weight should be kept under 1500#, and levelling springs (hellwigs work great), and it should be fine. I would suggest the 5.0, or EB for anything more than occasional towing, mostly because the beefier rear axle.
