Towing question before purchase
Here's another towing question that needs answered before the big purchase!!! We have a 2010 Ford 150 super crew 4x2 with towing pkg 5.4L3-V8 Axle ratio 3.55 GCWR 15,300 Max loaded trailer weig...
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You're asking a lot from the 5.4 L Triton. I've similar numbers like your first choice:
Trailer- 6700 dry, 8000 loaded
tongue- 903 dry, 1100+ loaded
GCWR - 15,300, tow regularly at max and alittle over.
Truck payload- 2200 lb, 8200 GVWR
The biggest difference I see between yours and mine is the rear and trans. I believe the trans in your has two OD's, correct? which means to me it's basically a four speed. I have one OD, so mines basically a three speed. It's the rear ratio that will sink you, IMO. I have the 4.10 and it pulls fine in first and most of second. Many times when I hit "drive", it dogs out. They're right when they say the 5.4 is power deficient. It does ok, but you gotta stay in it and spin it. Your second trailer choice sounds a little better. I know I have all I can handle, and for the most part it's ok, but sometimes when you need a little more, it just isn't there.
Trailer- 6700 dry, 8000 loaded
tongue- 903 dry, 1100+ loaded
GCWR - 15,300, tow regularly at max and alittle over.
Truck payload- 2200 lb, 8200 GVWR
The biggest difference I see between yours and mine is the rear and trans. I believe the trans in your has two OD's, correct? which means to me it's basically a four speed. I have one OD, so mines basically a three speed. It's the rear ratio that will sink you, IMO. I have the 4.10 and it pulls fine in first and most of second. Many times when I hit "drive", it dogs out. They're right when they say the 5.4 is power deficient. It does ok, but you gotta stay in it and spin it. Your second trailer choice sounds a little better. I know I have all I can handle, and for the most part it's ok, but sometimes when you need a little more, it just isn't there.
