2014 F150 4x2 supercab long bed HD max tow package

seuadr wrote:
thanks for the replies, all. it appears that an f150 will fit the bill. i anticipate having to order one, yes, because if i am going to buy a brand new vehicle, i am going to get EXACTLY what i want.

we are also considering an f250 because we might want to go the travel trailer or larger non slide truck camper, and we are probably going to hold on to this truck for a long time unless it really is a lemon.

I am sure you will be happy with the F-150 HD for what you want to do. Just don't let some dealer convince you that most F-150's are as capable as the HD models. They aren't.

Well "Dude", I was not comparing 1984 to 2013. Check it out, the F-250's have more braking than a F-150. I have had both. Have you? "Dude"?

Where did you see that I have "ever" suggested a Monster truck to tow a travel trailer? You are wrong again.

How many people come on these forums to say, "I should have got a truck with less capacity"?

TomG2 wrote:
I may be repeating myself, but the F-250 has brakes to stop over 9,000 pounds. How about those on the F-150? Yes, travel trailer brakes are "supposed" to stop a trailer, but which model do you think will perform better if they don't? That same braking advantage applies when hauling a truck camper.

Dude, he's not talking about a 1984 F150, it's a 2014. The F150 will haul down a big ole trailer all on it's own. Even better if the trailer HAS brakes.
Another classic case of "you need a F550 Dooley 6x6 Duracumminstroke with a AllisonAisinRoadranger trans and 22.5" semi wheels to even think abou taking that trip to the lake with your camper."

Guy asked about a 150 and got his answer.

I may be repeating myself, but the F-250 has brakes to stop over 9,000 pounds. How about those on the F-150? Yes, travel trailer brakes are "supposed" to stop a trailer, but which model do you think will perform better if they don't? That same braking advantage applies when hauling a truck camper.

thanks for the replies, all. it appears that an f150 will fit the bill. i anticipate having to order one, yes, because if i am going to buy a brand new vehicle, i am going to get EXACTLY what i want.

we are also considering an f250 because we might want to go the travel trailer or larger non slide truck camper, and we are probably going to hold on to this truck for a long time unless it really is a lemon.

I am looking at a 2014 Ford spec guide right now, and it says a S/C 2WD with a 163" wheelbase and the 627 opt. code package (heavy duty payload package) is 2710 lbs with the 5.0 & 2700 lbs with the Ecoboost

You will find "Max Tow Package" equipped F150s all day long, but the "HD Payload package" F150s are rarer than hens teeth. I thing almost everyone on here that has one had to order it, and many salesmen don't even know it exists. Ford even has it burried in their price and build website. The HD Payload package is not even shown unless you select "3.73 limited slip" as the axle, then it shows up and is automatically checked in the next screen.

The most visable givaways are 7 lug wheels, only HD Payload have them, and a sticker with GVWR of 8200lbs Non HD will have a GVWR under 8000lb

From Ford's specs, a 4x2 Supercab Longbed will have a 2700lb payload - options.

Good luck in your search, but you likely will have to order what you want.

edit: guess they are becomming more common. Dealer 25 miles from me has 2 supercab long bed ecoboost HD payload package on their lot! Another has several supercrew ones. :@

I think the reason why the dealer pointed you in the direction of an F250 was due to the reasons above that TomG2 stated. I also liked the idea of a 1/2 ton daily driver opposed to the 3/4 ton at one time but for me that idea is no longer a thought. I do drive an 3/4 ton as a DD and like it. I dont need to upgrade anything on it for safety margins. It really doesnt drink much more gas compared to the old 1/2 ton 5.3 that I had several years ago. The ride is very stable, and pretty comfortable. The truck is very refined and offers me more payload then an 1/2 ton truck. Kinda like 4X4, when you need it, you really need it... Dont take any of this wrong, I mean no offense. You are defintly doing your homework, I think thats smart. You buy what you like and can afford that meets your needs. Just know that your slide in camper options grow with a larger truck and stability is improved with the HD platforms. I dont like buying a truck that I need to add items to make it better or safer, when I could have bought the HD truck first.Good luck on your purchase and keep us updated.

I totally understand. If Chevrolet still offered that 1500HD, I would suggest it. Just don't think you are going to save a lot of headaches if you take a typical half ton and add suspension improvements, upgraded tires etc. It will never be an F-250. The F-150HD already has that stuff and should do fine for what you want. It is more closely related to the F-250 than it is to the average F-150 and the owners brag that the ecoboost engine will pull a freight train while getting unbelievable mileage when not towing. I am still curious as to what the dealers want for the HD F-150 versus a F-250?

TomG2 wrote:
Not wanting to start a war, but there is more to a F-250 than a few pounds of payload difference. Compare the brakes for starters and decide which will stop your truck and camper quicker. Curious, how much more for a similarly equipped F-250? Yellow sticker payload is 3,496 pounds on my 2500HD regular cab 4x2.

i get where you are going with this, i really do. I think that my situation is a bit unique for a stock answer to fit, though. my payload should be less than 2000 pounds total with the camper that i have - and i'm including 500 pounds for the camper stuff and 500 pounds of passenger/truck options (which has some fudge built into it, for safety reasons.)

so if a f150 has 2400 pounds of payload, that is another 400 pounds of additional safety margin. I don't know about you, but i think that is sufficient for me. I plan on doing all the things that "should be done" as part of prepping the truck for a camper - like looking air bags or helper springs, installing a stable-load type block, making sure my tires are stout enough, etc.

i am limited in what i can purchase, in that i need to use the vehicle as a daily driver - with my commute a f250 would be impractical and likely we would make the choice not to repair and use the truck camper we have and instead wait till a better option presented itself. I am willing to make that call, if i need to. I am fishing for information so that i can make that call.