3.5L V6 of 5.0L V8
I recently bought a 37 ft. Grand Design Reflection TT that's 8600 lbs dry with 11,000 GVWR. I can't imagine any scenario in which I'll load it down to the full 11,000 capacity. My beloved Ford Explore...
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DoberGirl50 wrote:
I recently bought a 37 ft. Grand Design Reflection TT that's 8600 lbs dry with 11,000 GVWR. I can't imagine any scenario in which I'll load it down to the full 11,000 capacity. My beloved Ford Explorer isn't going to cut it. My fiancé drives a gazillion-ton HD Chevy that can pull it without blinking, but I don't want a big bulky truck for myself. I'm looking at the Ford F-150 and am thoroughly confused about whether a 3.5L V6 will do the job without struggle or if I need to go with the 5.0L V8. I'm not married to Ford, but I do like the brand.
Recommendations?
I also have a 37ft, 8,300lbs dry TT, and my heavy hitch, a little fresh water and a screen tent are the heaviest things I'm likely to carry...oh yeah, the girlfriend.
I'm getting the 2018 XLT, 4X4, 3.5 EB, HDPP (Max Trailer Tow is automatically included), 6.5 bed, and the configuration comes in at a11,500lbs tow, ~2,500lbs payload...plenty of capacity to spare.
The 5.0 HDPP should be more than enough, but the 3.5 EB would be even better.
With the F-150, I'm getting the positive end of a compromise versus a HD truck when not towing.
