3.5L V6 of 5.0L V8

Maury82 wrote:

kerrlakeRoo wrote:
Have you driven a F-150 configured the way you want?
As has been stated, you will be right around its max limits, but yes it can do what you ask, especially as you put it originally about keeping the speed down. But before you lock into that idea, try an F-250. You may well find that the difference in "feel" isnt that great.
All the newer trucks are being made higher profile now, and even the half tons feel bigger than they did in the past.

That 3.5EB and 10 speed is as quick as a greyhound..5.5 seconds to 60.

On reason why I enjoy driving cars versus a big truck, is the quickness and agility, and that quick F150 is the least compromise to tow a heavy trailer that is out there.

Those big slow gas HDs are like fat bulldogs when towing and in the cut-throat traffic...quickness matters.

Just because you have more "speed" does not mean it is better.

F150 now days IS the SAME CAB size, SAME BED size as a F250, F150 and up now share many body parts.

Frame and running gear not so much.

F250s and up, the engines, transmissions, running gear ARE "derated" to provide MUCH MORE LONGEVITY, F150s not so much..

Yeah, I get it, F150s have that smooth Caddy like ride, well that smooth ride comes at a cost.. The cost is available cargo and even load control.. The smooshy springs on a F150 are not as capable of handling extra heavy loads as easily as say a F250..

Not saying a F150 can't tow a heavy load, it can, but at the cost of longevity and load control.

Night and day difference.

As long as the OP lets him haul the TT with his 3/4 ton and she tows the boat she should not have to get a truck..

But if she really wants to tow the TT then a 3/4 ton would be the BEST route to go..