2011 Ford V8/5.0 TT Package 3.73 31ft Cougar lite 7800 max
I have never pulled with a half ton --Does anyone have experience towing with the V8/5.0?? Need opinions concerning the above combination. HELP!!!
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I towed my #6500 TT with a 2011 3.55 5.0 4x4 SCAB F150 regular tow pckg. note* I bought the truck before the TT not knowing the true dynamics of tow capacity and payload. 5.0 payload isn't good without the max payload option. I was within 100-200#'s of my GVWR with passengers/cargo/TT tongue weight.
Upgraded the truck after driving in the Adirondack/finger lake region. Need over 4k rpms to get to the meat of the torque to get up long grade changes and even had to romp on it to get up to highway speed. Once you were cruising it was okay, it would gear hunt even with 6th locked out but expected with high revving V8. You knew the trailer was in tow with the 5.0, or even hauling a load (pavers, topsoil, etc.) It got the job done though. Couple that with the 147" wheelbase and I was ready to upgrade.
The 5.0 drivetrain will get the job done but doesn't really feel comfortable towing/hauling at its towing/payload limits, YMMV.
Upgraded the truck after driving in the Adirondack/finger lake region. Need over 4k rpms to get to the meat of the torque to get up long grade changes and even had to romp on it to get up to highway speed. Once you were cruising it was okay, it would gear hunt even with 6th locked out but expected with high revving V8. You knew the trailer was in tow with the 5.0, or even hauling a load (pavers, topsoil, etc.) It got the job done though. Couple that with the 147" wheelbase and I was ready to upgrade.
The 5.0 drivetrain will get the job done but doesn't really feel comfortable towing/hauling at its towing/payload limits, YMMV.
