Best TT for F150 Ecoboost Shortbox?
I may be trying to get too much out of one vehicle. I like to offroad and so would prefer the 145 inch f150 wheelbase Ecoboost. I get that it needs the max tow package and HD payload. But based on a...
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2012 offered the HD payload package on a Crew Cab but it must have the 6.5' bed (157" WB). Also only axle available for this package is the limited slip, no locking axle option. Again, only tire options are the little LT245 17", no larger tire option. And no chrome option but the chrome side steps can be purchased separately if it's a must for your wife, as mine.
I wouldn't pull a 5th wheel with the HD payload option. While they up the rear axle to 4800 lbs, the front axle stays at a low 4050 lbs. That's only 150 lbs more than the standard 3900 lbs front axle of a 6.5' bed 7350 GVWR Ecoboost truck. For a 5th wheel, get a F250 and have some real axle ratings.
Also payload of the Crew Cab 4WD 5.5' 145" WB Ecoboost is only 7200 lbs while the 5.0L ups the payload 150 lbs to 7350 lbs on a similar Crew Cab 4WD 5.5' bed 145" WB truck.
If you must get an Ecoboost (which I don't recommend), make sure you get the Max Tow package which boosts GVWR on a 5.5' bed to 7650 lbs or 7700 lbs on a 6.5' bed.
Or get the newly offered awesome "XLT" 6.2L option which requires the Max Tow option. Unfortunately it is not available with the HD Payload option.
OR get a F250 6.2L truck if you need the payload and towing power and hitch weight rating (1250 lbs vs F150 Max Tow 1150 lbs vs F150 standard tow 1050 lbs. ), and have the best of all worlds. Now if you commute in your truck as me, the 6.2L is out of the question and why I have a 5.0L.
If you do get an Ecoboost, enjoy and good luck with it.
BTW, remember to keep your trailer weight in check. Hitch weight usually run at the average 13% but can be heavier and most put a "minimum" 1300 lbs of gear, water, clothes, etc in their trailers over the brochure dry weight.
With the standard tow 1050 lbs receiver hitch rating, you'll be limited to a loaded 8077 lbs (6777 lbs dry weight) travel trailer. With the Max Tow 1150 Receiver Hitch rating, you'll be limited to a loaded 8846 lbs (7546 dry weight) travel trailer. With a F250 1250 receiver hitch rating, you'll be limited to a loaded 9615 lbs 8315 dry weight) travel trailer. If you want a heavier trailer, better look at a F350 with a class 5 receiver hitch.
Now the above doesn't even consider payload so your trailer weight will definitely be lighter for the F150 and possibly for the F250 based on a full family and truck bed gear (not even including heavy firewood). With my trailer, I wouldn't want to be any heavier than 7000 lbs loaded so I can stay within all of my trucks ratings.
I wouldn't pull a 5th wheel with the HD payload option. While they up the rear axle to 4800 lbs, the front axle stays at a low 4050 lbs. That's only 150 lbs more than the standard 3900 lbs front axle of a 6.5' bed 7350 GVWR Ecoboost truck. For a 5th wheel, get a F250 and have some real axle ratings.
Also payload of the Crew Cab 4WD 5.5' 145" WB Ecoboost is only 7200 lbs while the 5.0L ups the payload 150 lbs to 7350 lbs on a similar Crew Cab 4WD 5.5' bed 145" WB truck.
If you must get an Ecoboost (which I don't recommend), make sure you get the Max Tow package which boosts GVWR on a 5.5' bed to 7650 lbs or 7700 lbs on a 6.5' bed.
Or get the newly offered awesome "XLT" 6.2L option which requires the Max Tow option. Unfortunately it is not available with the HD Payload option.
OR get a F250 6.2L truck if you need the payload and towing power and hitch weight rating (1250 lbs vs F150 Max Tow 1150 lbs vs F150 standard tow 1050 lbs. ), and have the best of all worlds. Now if you commute in your truck as me, the 6.2L is out of the question and why I have a 5.0L.
If you do get an Ecoboost, enjoy and good luck with it.
BTW, remember to keep your trailer weight in check. Hitch weight usually run at the average 13% but can be heavier and most put a "minimum" 1300 lbs of gear, water, clothes, etc in their trailers over the brochure dry weight.
With the standard tow 1050 lbs receiver hitch rating, you'll be limited to a loaded 8077 lbs (6777 lbs dry weight) travel trailer. With the Max Tow 1150 Receiver Hitch rating, you'll be limited to a loaded 8846 lbs (7546 dry weight) travel trailer. With a F250 1250 receiver hitch rating, you'll be limited to a loaded 9615 lbs 8315 dry weight) travel trailer. If you want a heavier trailer, better look at a F350 with a class 5 receiver hitch.
Now the above doesn't even consider payload so your trailer weight will definitely be lighter for the F150 and possibly for the F250 based on a full family and truck bed gear (not even including heavy firewood). With my trailer, I wouldn't want to be any heavier than 7000 lbs loaded so I can stay within all of my trucks ratings.
