Ford F-150 what do I need for towing?

supercub wrote:
I thinking of downsizing from a 38 ft Diesel Pusher to a smaller travel trailer. I have a driveway that is 25 feet deep. I'm thinking a TT around 23-25 feet. (I have to currently store my motor home at a lot. One reason I'm thinking of downsizing. Just me and my border collie travel 95% of the time anyway.
I won't be buying a new truck, thinking of something around the 2015-2018 year models. I also don't want/need 4 wheel drive. So what should I be looking for as far as towing capacity and set up? Should I be looking at a certain size engine/ transmission, are there certain tow packages? I'm just trying to learn this stuff. Been camping for years, just has always been in a motor home. Thanks for your help.

Look for a TV that has a Heavy Duty Suspension.
Look for a moderately large engine. Makes towing easier.

You can tow with almost any V-8, but you need a little horsepower to make it up mountains. BTDT...
A number of years ago I had a small V-8 in a Chevy Silverado. It towed great on near level ground. I learned my lesson by towing a 30' camper to the Smokey Mountains.
Going out of Chattanooga, Tennessee there is a section of moderate mountain grade... I was going 65 when I started up the grade. When I got to the top, I was going a little less than 20 MPH. People were blowing around me honking their horns and giving me the ole one finger salute.
When I returned to Alabama I traded for a used F-250 Diesel. No more problems.
Several months later we went back to the Smokies... I started up that grade at 65 and let off part way up, I was still picking up speed.
I became a believer in having enough truck.