Found a TT, what tow vehicle do I need?
I found a TT 26ft, 7600gvw and dry hitch 450lbs.not sure how big of a truck I need. i did find a 2011 f150 5.0 fx4 gcvw of 15,100lbs. GVW 7350 and payload 1560. With tow package. It is too small?
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You'll be fine with the F150 for your 2-3 times a year. Nobody loads their trailer to GVW unless it has a really low cargo capacity.
What's the dry weight of the TT? Add 1000lbs to that. Now figure 12% for TW. It's not rocket science. If the TT weighs around 6000-6500lbs loaded then the TW will be around 750lbs. Your truck has a payload capacity of 1560lbs so with a TW of 750lbs you have 810lbs left.
Plenty for 2-3 trips a year.
The F250 with the 5.4 is a dog. The 5.4 is low on power plus the F250 weighs more than the F150 so even when towing the same TT the F250 will be working harder.
The 2011 F150 also has the select shift feature which helps keep the tranny form hunting for gears. The 5.0 is a solid motor like the 5.4 but should net you a little better mpg when not towing.
For only towing 2-3 times a year an F250 is overkill IMO.
What's the dry weight of the TT? Add 1000lbs to that. Now figure 12% for TW. It's not rocket science. If the TT weighs around 6000-6500lbs loaded then the TW will be around 750lbs. Your truck has a payload capacity of 1560lbs so with a TW of 750lbs you have 810lbs left.
Plenty for 2-3 trips a year.
The F250 with the 5.4 is a dog. The 5.4 is low on power plus the F250 weighs more than the F150 so even when towing the same TT the F250 will be working harder.
The 2011 F150 also has the select shift feature which helps keep the tranny form hunting for gears. The 5.0 is a solid motor like the 5.4 but should net you a little better mpg when not towing.
For only towing 2-3 times a year an F250 is overkill IMO.
