2019 F-150

Second Chance wrote:
A quick search would indicate that the 3,000 lbs. you quote is empty. GVWR for the trailer is 5,835. Use 10% of the GVWR of the trailer to estimate tongue weight and add 75 - 100 lbs. for a good WD hitch. Now... what does the payload sticker on your truck say? Remember that gas, occupants and "stuff" all count against the truck's payload. The EcoBoost is a good motor. With 1/2-ton trucks it's all about payload.

Rob

A 600 lb TW needs a WDH on a half ton?

carringb wrote:
Wow. So now everybody thinks 290 horsepower can't pull 3,500 pounds????

That's more horsepower than the original Triton V10 made!

Sure, the turbo motors are far superior, but I don't think that part of the question.


OP - You'll be fine. It'll be spinning fast at times and you won't be able to tow in 6th gear, but it'll get the job done easily.

Good thing our tax money keeps the price of gas down, some need a N14 to pull a popup

Wow. So now everybody thinks 290 horsepower can't pull 3,500 pounds????

That's more horsepower than the original Triton V10 made!

Sure, the turbo motors are far superior, but I don't think that part of the question.


OP - You'll be fine. It'll be spinning fast at times and you won't be able to tow in 6th gear, but it'll get the job done easily.

If you already have the truck, it will likely work, depending on how heavy the truck, and trailer are loaded. If you are truck shopping, certainly one of the other engine choices would work better.

Jerry

Do not get the 3.3L, not enough Hp and it only has the 6 sp transmission. Even the 2.7L has more Hp. Get the 3.5L Ecoboost and you'll be all set; as an extra added bonus It comes with the 10 sp transmission (you can thank me later). Get the 3.5L Ecoboost and the max tow package and you'll have room to grow in the future. Yes the 3.5L and 10 sp will cost more, but don't waste your money on the 3.3L unless it's in a Ford Focus.

The 3.3 is not an ecoboost engine. A quick search shows that a properly equipped 3.3 has a max tow of 5,000#. You may want to rethink the truck or the camper.

A quick search would indicate that the 3,000 lbs. you quote is empty. GVWR for the trailer is 5,835. Use 10% of the GVWR of the trailer to estimate tongue weight and add 75 - 100 lbs. for a good WD hitch. Now... what does the payload sticker on your truck say? Remember that gas, occupants and "stuff" all count against the truck's payload. The EcoBoost is a good motor. With 1/2-ton trucks it's all about payload.

Rob

Probably not. How much weight in passengers and stuff in the truck? What’s the F150’s max payload and max towing capacity? And what does the TT weigh wet and loaded?