Towing ~8000 with new F150.. fun or scary?
Im considering downsizing my current F350 diesel to a more tame F150 crewcab 6 1/2ft box with the max towing and payload package. Anyone towing large trailers with this truck. Are you comfortable to...
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I haven't read all the replies but,
One thing to consider is the difference on you as the driver and the ease of the drive.
I am used to the way my 2500 drives and tows. I have a light load that I haul up north about 3 hrs every other weekend or so. When we bought a SUV, which has a tow capacity way way over what my load is, I used it a few times to haul the load up north. It towed it fine and safe. BUT, it was just a PIA compared to my 2500. You could definitely feel the trailer, slightly long stops, slower acceleration, etc. Not a huge deal, but it was there.
So I mainly just use my 2500 to go up north. It just a more relaxing drive. I do use the SUV once in a while but it's not as fun of a drive.
Just another thing to think about. How much more "stressful", not necessarily "scary", will the difference in towing be.
One thing to consider is the difference on you as the driver and the ease of the drive.
I am used to the way my 2500 drives and tows. I have a light load that I haul up north about 3 hrs every other weekend or so. When we bought a SUV, which has a tow capacity way way over what my load is, I used it a few times to haul the load up north. It towed it fine and safe. BUT, it was just a PIA compared to my 2500. You could definitely feel the trailer, slightly long stops, slower acceleration, etc. Not a huge deal, but it was there.
So I mainly just use my 2500 to go up north. It just a more relaxing drive. I do use the SUV once in a while but it's not as fun of a drive.
Just another thing to think about. How much more "stressful", not necessarily "scary", will the difference in towing be.
