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cccougar
Explorer
May 26, 2017

F150 from 2500

Thanks to everyone who gave insight into the F150. I am getting the F150 XLT with the 3.5 Ecoboost 10 speed Super Crew and longer wheel base. I took the advice of others and did get the max tow package and the max payload package as well for our 30' 6400 pound dry weight Heritage Glen Lite. I'm getting out of the 2500 which the wife never liked to drive and hated getting lousy gas mileage. This F150 has a lot more options and comforts than what we have now and the payment only increased a few dollars. Thanks for the input.
  • gmckenzie's avatar
    gmckenzie
    Explorer
    May 29, 2017
    Atlee wrote:
    My 2014 F150 has a cargo capacity of 2246#. But I have the HD package on mine. My previous F150, a 2005 model, had a cc of 1486#.


    Is that both max payload and max trailer packages?

    I looked for one set up like that but the dealer said there were none in the region he could trade with.

    I bought a 2015 GMC Sierra with their max trailer setup and my payload is 2015. The extra 200 lbs would have been nice. I tow 8,200 loaded and it works well.
  • Msu50000's avatar
    Msu50000
    Explorer
    May 29, 2017
    May get beat up for this but we're towing a 37' Coachman Catalina with my 2015 EB F150 Platinum. Switched to e-rated tires. 62mph cruise and it's fine. Husky Centerline hitch system. 9-10 mpg and for what it's worth wind today in Southern MI while towning was 15-20 mpg gusts. No issues.
  • Atlee's avatar
    Atlee
    Explorer II
    May 30, 2017
    Yes mine has both. In 2014, Max trailer Tow Package $565, and Heavy Duty Payload Package w/ 17" 7 lug aluminum wheels $1,695.

    The HD pkg was very hard to find also. My local Ashland, VA dealer finally found 4 up in PA at 3 different dealers. He did what ever dealers do to make trades between themselves.

    The truck came with LT245/75R17E All-Terrain tires, 3.73 Ratio Limited Slip Axle, 8200# GVWR pkg and almost as important, a 36 gal fuel tank.

    It also came with the 3.5L Ecoboost engine.


    gmckenzie wrote:
    Atlee wrote:
    My 2014 F150 has a cargo capacity of 2246#. But I have the HD package on mine. My previous F150, a 2005 model, had a cc of 1486#.


    Is that both max payload and max trailer packages?

    I looked for one set up like that but the dealer said there were none in the region he could trade with.

    I bought a 2015 GMC Sierra with their max trailer setup and my payload is 2015. The extra 200 lbs would have been nice. I tow 8,200 loaded and it works well.

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