DallasSteve wrote:
westend wrote:
I think what you'll find is that a Ford F150 with standard hitch receiver is limited to a tongue weight of 1000 lbs with a WDH. Without one, it is limited to 600 lbs. You will run out of payload capacity and hitch rating long before you reach the 10K + lbs towing capacity.
OK. I see your point. If I get a larger trailer (mid 30s) I will probably have to throw more truck at the problem.
The throwing experience at it rather than money totally applies.
Don't take this the wrong way, but based on your questions you've never really towed anything, so having a truck that is at or near practical limits towing a larger high profile trailer is something you're seeing as a not so awesome choice, rightfully so.
In your case, throw some money at it for a truck that has more capacity than you need.
On the upside, gasser HD pickups aren't really much more expensive than 1/2 tons and based on your preferences, you can easily get a HD diesel without the bells and whistles for the same $ as a hard loaded half ton.
