Had a change of plans, Want some opinions
My plan was to get a fifth wheel and pull with my '02 Extended Cab 3/4 ton chevy (6.0) and buy a newer truck later. This how now changed, since my car died recently, I had to get another daily driver.
I purchased a 2014 F-150, 3.5EB, 3.31, 4x4, 154" Crew, XLT with the tow package (not max), 36 gal. tank and factory brakes.
Therefore, I think I'll get another travel trailer and travel in the nicer truck. With this tow vehicle, what is the max. weight and length you would consider (I know the factory limits, more what do you feel compfortable with).
I will tow 3-4 times a year, mostly in the Carolina's, mountains and beach, but also plan to go across country again in a couple of years.
My experience, I've had an 30' 2004 TT (steel frame 6000#) bunkhouse, which I've towed with the chevy above and also with an '05 f250 Crew (6.0 ugh). Both towed fine, but the f250 was better (longer and diesel) and I would not want to cross the country with the Chevy (sway and gasser with small tank)
Would the '14 F150 tow similarly to the '05 F250. Length is about identical and both are turbos (engine specs are pretty even as well).
Not as concerned about styles yet, our youngest is now a Sophomore in HS, so I'm not sure if we want to go bunkhouse or not, but right now want to decide what size to look for.
Thanks for your thoughts.
JB
I purchased a 2014 F-150, 3.5EB, 3.31, 4x4, 154" Crew, XLT with the tow package (not max), 36 gal. tank and factory brakes.
Therefore, I think I'll get another travel trailer and travel in the nicer truck. With this tow vehicle, what is the max. weight and length you would consider (I know the factory limits, more what do you feel compfortable with).
I will tow 3-4 times a year, mostly in the Carolina's, mountains and beach, but also plan to go across country again in a couple of years.
My experience, I've had an 30' 2004 TT (steel frame 6000#) bunkhouse, which I've towed with the chevy above and also with an '05 f250 Crew (6.0 ugh). Both towed fine, but the f250 was better (longer and diesel) and I would not want to cross the country with the Chevy (sway and gasser with small tank)
Would the '14 F150 tow similarly to the '05 F250. Length is about identical and both are turbos (engine specs are pretty even as well).
Not as concerned about styles yet, our youngest is now a Sophomore in HS, so I'm not sure if we want to go bunkhouse or not, but right now want to decide what size to look for.
Thanks for your thoughts.
JB
