ike1450 wrote:
We saw that Ford has a great promotion on new trucks, so we will be looking at those today. Ecoboost or 5L? What is the main advantage of 4WD? Our camping is usually done on fairly flat terrain, but we would love to go to TN this summer. Camper is a Roo 23ss. Thanks.
the choice on engine is yours. Drive both and see which you like best. I have a 5.0 it felt sufficient for our needs, and I couldn't justify the price premium for the eco boost. Bigger incentives on 5.0 over eco boost when I bought and it was a 2,500 premium for the eco boost, so I went with the 5.0.
both engines will be capable for your trailer. I would recommend the 3.73 rear end if you do go with the 5.0, however the 3.55 will still give you about 7,500 lbs. but the 3.73 is about 9,500lbs towing in a crew cab 4x4. both will work for you, but you will have room to grow if you choose too with the 3.73
Also pay attention to payload numbers. A loaded up F150 eco boost without max tow and/or max payload can have a low cargo capacity - about 1,200lbs.
Make sure you ask lots of questions and really examine the door sticker for capacities, axle ratings etc.
the only reason I know all this is we purchased our F 150 3 months ago and went through the exercise in figuring everything out. We ended up with a 5.0 4x4 crew cab with 3.55 and electronic locking axle. We couldn't be happier, especially going for a 2011 Ford Explorer where we really had to watch our weight.