gschindel
Jan 22, 2015Explorer
F-150 to tow a light 5th - do I need HD cargo option?
Hi
Thanks much for all the advice in helping me to decide which truck to look for. An F150 Crew Cab 4x4 with the ecoboost looks like the best choice for us. I had a look at the dealer and at least around here there are a fair number of 2014's left with the Max Tow option but none were HD. I believe the payload capacity without HD would be 2310lb. The HD option would add 500lb to that?
It would be 2 adults and maybe two teens with some bikes in the back. We have a 30' light TT right now but will be getting a 5th in the near future. We have looked and ones with advertised pin weights around 1200lb to 1500lb would do nicely when we are done with the TT (post teens). The pin weight may be less in the end but these were the ones my local RV dealer had that we could take a look at - not set on anything yet.
Would the F150 with Max Tow handle that pin weight or would I need the extra capacity that an HD would provide?
Would beefing up the suspension with bags or something else help enough if needed - if I can't find HD?
Does the HD give any more additional cooling than the Max Tow when you get both?
It would be nice to not "need" HD as it would give me many more options when picking one out - whether a 2014 from the dealer or a bit older from a private sale. But if I need it I'll find it.
Thanks much for your time.
Thanks much for all the advice in helping me to decide which truck to look for. An F150 Crew Cab 4x4 with the ecoboost looks like the best choice for us. I had a look at the dealer and at least around here there are a fair number of 2014's left with the Max Tow option but none were HD. I believe the payload capacity without HD would be 2310lb. The HD option would add 500lb to that?
It would be 2 adults and maybe two teens with some bikes in the back. We have a 30' light TT right now but will be getting a 5th in the near future. We have looked and ones with advertised pin weights around 1200lb to 1500lb would do nicely when we are done with the TT (post teens). The pin weight may be less in the end but these were the ones my local RV dealer had that we could take a look at - not set on anything yet.
Would the F150 with Max Tow handle that pin weight or would I need the extra capacity that an HD would provide?
Would beefing up the suspension with bags or something else help enough if needed - if I can't find HD?
Does the HD give any more additional cooling than the Max Tow when you get both?
It would be nice to not "need" HD as it would give me many more options when picking one out - whether a 2014 from the dealer or a bit older from a private sale. But if I need it I'll find it.
Thanks much for your time.