Towing 2016 F150 with Ford V10
Would like to know if anyone out there has experience with towing a 2016 Ford F150 with a motorhome equipped with the Ford F53 chassis (V10 gas engine), and the 5000 pound capacity hitch. I am consid...
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Hi Mike,
Thanks for the input. I too originally wanted to go with a lighter/smaller pick-up (looked at the GMC Canyon/Chevy Colorado), but I need to be able to carry six passengers, and I use the truck to haul hay, firewood, sheep, etc, so needed something a bit bigger. The new lighter weight aluminum F150 with the Ecoboost 2.7L V6 seems to fit the bill.
Yes, I did factor in the weight of the tow bar (35 lbs) as well as the weight of options and accessories. Although I will be weighing the truck to verify, right now I'm at about 4850 lbs and about 500 lbs under the GCVWR.
Amando
Thanks for the input. I too originally wanted to go with a lighter/smaller pick-up (looked at the GMC Canyon/Chevy Colorado), but I need to be able to carry six passengers, and I use the truck to haul hay, firewood, sheep, etc, so needed something a bit bigger. The new lighter weight aluminum F150 with the Ecoboost 2.7L V6 seems to fit the bill.
Yes, I did factor in the weight of the tow bar (35 lbs) as well as the weight of options and accessories. Although I will be weighing the truck to verify, right now I'm at about 4850 lbs and about 500 lbs under the GCVWR.
Amando
