Advice on purchasing a towing truck

Ok thx for the advice will do

llr wrote:
I would strongly suggest looking at campers first, even if you don't plan on buying for a few years. then decide on the truck.

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I am looking at Ford because it usually wins in consumer choice polls for best truck to pull trailers I agree I would rather have more power then less power currently I pull with a V8 Toyota 4 Runner but looking for a better towing vehicle with a little more towing power Thanks for all the suggestions and recommendations

My trailer is a trail sport by r vision it is an ultra light I am single so I have everything to do myself not wealthy either so still working part time Hope to get a Forest River product next time

I don't recall Ford ever making a 3.0 liter (183 cu in) 8 cylinder engine.

I think you meant 5.0 eight cylinder.
As stated, I'd rather have too much truck than not enough. When I need to use my truck, I don't want to be undergunned.

We have a 24 TT and pull with an F-150. The truck is a 3.0 eight cylinder and we have no problems. Ford is pushing the 6 cylinder with eco boost now days. They say it has just as much torque as the 8 cylinder and saves on gas. Not sure it really works that way. We sure like our 8 cylinder gas guzzler.

Personally, I would (and did) get a Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins.
But, that's just ME. If you want an F250, go for it.
I seldom read on any forums a complaint that "I bought too much truck!"
But, I sure see the "I didn't buy enough truck!" complaint a lot.
I agree, find the trailer you want, then get the truck you NEED to tow that trailer. In fact, it might be smart to get a little more truck than you really NEED!

I would strongly suggest looking at campers first, even if you don't plan on buying for a few years. then decide on the truck.

Or as others said get the 250 and be prepared for almost any TT and many FW

Look at all the brands. Many buy 1/2 tons and immediately wish they had bought a 3/4 or 1-ton. Enjoy shopping.