F250 with 3.55:1 rear?

2011 F250 diesel had 3.55 with 20" wheels or optional on others. All others had 3.31. So 3.55 is the best available for pulling power.

I've pulled about 13000 over the Rocky Mountains, and had no problems. Go for the F250.

That difference in RA is not worth the worry about! Buy it and be happier!

BUT, going over a pass that is that high, unless you are switching from a non forced induction motor to a forced induction one ie a turbo or super charged motor, you will probably not notice much difference when towing over the divide at 8-12K' elevation. A non turbo has lost upwards of 20-30% of its HP at those elevations. A turbo motor will start to lose 2-3% at 10K' or there abouts, vs a non turbo losing 2-3% per 1K' starting at sea level.

Marty

The F250 will leave plenty of room for future upgrades of your TT. The 3.55 gears will give a good balance of towing and fuel economy.

It will probably be better but need more specs to tell.

What engine? If it's a 6.7L diesel, the 3.55 is a non issue. If it's a 6.2L gas, recheck the specs. I don't think you can get a 3.55 with the gas engine in an F250. I think they are 3.73 or lower (numerically higher) only.

astraelraen wrote:
Yours is a pre-2009 F150. What about a 2011+ F150? Or 2014+ GM 1/2 ton, probably not in the same price range with a 2014+ GM, but either way. Max tow/trailering and/or HD trailer should work fine with that trailer.

The only thing you would probably miss is an exhaust brake if you were going diesel F250. But it seems like around town driving would be greatly improved if you kept a 1/2 ton.

I would agree a newer F150, EB Max tow would be great.

An F-250 is needed to tow that trailer? Seriously?

Yours is a pre-2009 F150. What about a 2011+ F150? Or 2014+ GM 1/2 ton, probably not in the same price range with a 2014+ GM, but either way. Max tow/trailering and/or HD trailer should work fine with that trailer.

The only thing you would probably miss is an exhaust brake if you were going diesel F250. But it seems like around town driving would be greatly improved if you kept a 1/2 ton.

The rearend gearing will be no issue for you.