F150 vs 250
Considering replacing the old girl - 04 8.1 Yukon XL as her electrical gremlins and module failures are becoming increasingly frequent. Plan 1 had been max payload SCrew with max tow pkg but then saw...
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Volkov wrote:
...I stopped to wonder if it might be more prone to being pushed around by the 8000+# I would have behind it. THoughts? Anyone with real life experience with the two?
I went from a very similar rig - 2001 Suburban 2500 with 8.1L and 4.10 to a 2012 F150 Max Payload. I am also towing an 8,000# trailer (loaded).
I use a Reese Dual Cam and the combination has worked well. I do not get pushed around. To repeat this is the Max Payload with the 8,200 GVWR (heavier axles, LT tires, heavier suspension). I also like how it drives as a daily driver.
Your specific question is about the new F150 Max Payload and I have not driven one of those. For that matter I am not aware of anyone on the forum that has a 2015+ Max Payload (there are about a half dozen 2011-2014 Max Payloads on the forum IIRC). My truck scales at at about 6,300 with the cap. A new AL version without a cap will likely come in 1000# lighter. Like you I would be concerned about that. You would be well within capacities for the Max Payload version but it is still a 5000# rig. You could utilize a premium hitch (Hensley or ProPride) which would help stability.
I would be interested in what you learn on this or other forums from owners of the current generation Max Payload.
As mentioned by several others if you go with a heavier platform (250 / 2500) and you will certainly be solid.
Good luck,
Stu
