IdaD wrote:
TomG2 wrote:
I suggest that those who think that all pickups are created equal get out of their leather seats and crawl under one some time. The differences between the various models is more than one might think. By now, we all have heard how the ecoboost can pull 10,000-12,000 with the proper hitch, but towing it well might be another matter.
No kidding. For a good laugh take a look at the 8.8" rear axle on most F150s sometime and compare it to the 11.5" rear axles on a HD truck. An Ecoboost makes good power but there's no way I'd want to approach those trailer weights with a half ton. Not with my family on board.
F150s have semi floater compared to a Super Duty's Full Floaters as well. 1/2 tons can do work if within reason.
Then again, the car based crossover Explorer comes with an 3.5L Ecoboost in the Sport Model. Hek, it even has more payload at 1398 lbs than most Lariat, FX4, and even XLT Ecoboost Super Crew 4WD drive trucks.
BUT guess what, even though it has the power, it has a low hitch receiver rating and light duty parts as well. BUT you see a lot of ignorant people, along with those driving the new Crossover Durango, pulling very long and heavy trailers. I just get away from them when I see them on the road, and pray for their kids when I see them at the campgrounds.
Oh well, Stupid is as Stupid Does. :)
