Max Tow F150s
How can I identify a Max Tow F150 by decoding the VIN? I'll be replacing my 2012 F150 with a newer one in the next 6 months or so. I'd like the heavier duty package when I do. But how does Ford identify it? Thanks.
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2112 wrote:
This is EXACTLY why I stopped posting here.
I wouldn't let these keyboard jockey's prevent you from posting.Huntindog wrote:
mooky stinks wrote:
Serious question: Why does almost every "1/2 ton question" thread have to turn into "just get a 3/4 ton" bullying session? Not everyone needs or wants one. But yet week after week threads get ruined because of the repeated bashing from a 3/4 owner/fan. OP is asking about a specific truck. Just like if it was a specific style of camper. Unless the OP is attempting something that is going to obviously put him/her in danger, why the constant attempt to "upsell" to what you think they should have?
I am not a 3/4 ton proponent at all. I tow with a 1 ton dually crewcab diesel..
But as for the whys.... Just crawl underneath the trucks and see for yourself.
And still..... This is a towing forum.... Major interest is in how well trucks perform that task.... Lots of other forums to discuss grocery getter tasks...
I tow a LOT. There have been a few times I have been really glad I have more truck than many seem to think I need....
The thing is, it is like seatbelts.... You only need them for an instant... In that instant, you either have the capability, or you don't.
Dog,
It's obvious no one in this thread cares about your recommendation on your truck capacity and it's clear you're not bringing nothing to the table for the OP.
Just so you know!FishOnOne wrote:
bid_time wrote:
That's were you're wrong. Most everyone here uses their truck 85% of the time going back and forth to work, 15% of the time towing a traier. Good news though, there are forums for elitist, smart ass know it alls.
Well said...
And if a F150 Max Tow was in my future I would simply order it. No big deal.
That is exactly what I did...ordered it, and it should be in next week.
Even this truck is too great of a compromise for me to be my DD over my Accords, but because of the good speed and handling "for a truck", I can see me taking a few trips with it when not towing, and plus, my GF loves truck, and keep telling me to drive it when we travel. If I'm driving and paying for gas, I'm driving my car...lol.- This is EXACTLY why I stopped posting here.
mooky stinks wrote:
Serious question: Why does almost every "1/2 ton question" thread have to turn into "just get a 3/4 ton" bullying session? Not everyone needs or wants one. But yet week after week threads get ruined because of the repeated bashing from a 3/4 owner/fan. OP is asking about a specific truck. Just like if it was a specific style of camper. Unless the OP is attempting something that is going to obviously put him/her in danger, why the constant attempt to "upsell" to what you think they should have?
Thank you!!
That annoyed the heck out of me when I was trying to learn about what type of truck I needed, and the bias against the 1/2 ton was glaring and tainted, 95% of the information they were putting out was useless.
I learned a lot from this forum, but basically nothing when it came to what I needed to tow my 8,300lbs, 37 ft trailer.
If I wanted a 3/4 truck, I wouldn't have to come in here trying to learn what I needed to tow it, but just buy the biggest truck.
Of all the knowledge and experience they throw out, even when you are within capacity, most rarely try to educate you on anything you can do to enhance the towing experience, such as better tires for truck and trailer, better shocks, etc...just get a bigger truck.
If the trailer is over 6,000lbs, or 30 ft long and within capacity of the truck, it will be one doom and gloom story after another, with the TT too long for a 1/2 ton, brakes won't be adequate, tail wagging the dog, etc.
I worked with guys whow absolutely love big trucks, even if they live in an apartment and haul groceries.
When they make a 3/4 drive like, handle like, stop like, nimble like, easier to park like, same height like, etc, the F150 EB 10 speed, then I will get one, but for now,the XLT HDPP EB, 10 speed, SCreww 157 inch wheelbase can safely handle 90% of larger TT that are within it's capacity.
When it comes to towingwith a 1/2 ton, I have to go by specifications, not some tainted comments from someone who hasn't towed a heavy trailer wit a newer HDPP...show me the specs.2112 wrote:
Ralph Cramden wrote:
I would think the same until I did it a few times. It's easier and quicker than carrying cloths and food to the camper. I move my FW three or four times a year so to me it's no big deal. I much prefer the standard mirrors for daily driving. But hey, if you want to drive around with those big mirrors knock yourself out!
Seriously.....you really do all that mirror swapping? I'll be damned if I would go through that no matter how easy it seems.
My suggestion was to those that want the big mirrors. The mirrors are cheap. Buy the truck you want, install the big mirrors and leave them on if you wish.
I don't have an issue with daily driving with large towing type mirrors at all, I'll take the better visability.Ralph Cramden wrote:
I would think the same until I did it a few times. It's easier and quicker than carrying cloths and food to the camper. I move my FW three or four times a year so to me it's no big deal. I much prefer the standard mirrors for daily driving. But hey, if you want to drive around with those big mirrors knock yourself out!
Seriously.....you really do all that mirror swapping? I'll be damned if I would go through that no matter how easy it seems.
My suggestion was to those that want the big mirrors. The mirrors are cheap. Buy the truck you want, install the big mirrors and leave them on if you wish.2112 wrote:
My max tow came with the 'Dumbo' tow mirrors. They are great while towing but not so much when not towing. So I bought a pair of aftermarket standard size mirrors for the 90% of time I'm not towing. With DW help we can have both mirrors swapped out in 15 minutes. It's three screws to remove the door panel (don't bother with the connectors, let it hang) and three screws and a connector to remove the mirror.
For those wanting the 'Dumbo' mirrors, buy the truck that works for you and install the large mirrors yourself, it's super simple.
Now that's an idea. Along those lines you can buy an F250 and a crated 3.5 ecoboost. Then when you want to run for groceries or go to work simply swap out the 6.2 or 6.7 with the 3.5, and just swap them back before hooking up the trailer lol.
Seriously.....you really do all that mirror swapping? I'll be damned if I would go through that no matter how easy it seems.- My max tow came with the 'Dumbo' tow mirrors. They are great while towing but not so much when not towing. So I bought a pair of aftermarket standard size mirrors for the 90% of time I'm not towing. With DW help we can have both mirrors swapped out in 15 minutes. It's three screws to remove the door panel (don't bother with the connectors, let it hang) and three screws and a connector to remove the mirror.
For those wanting the 'Dumbo' mirrors, buy the truck that works for you and install the large mirrors yourself, it's super simple. mooky stinks wrote:
Serious question: Why does almost every "1/2 ton question" thread have to turn into "just get a 3/4 ton" bullying session? Not everyone needs or wants one. But yet week after week threads get ruined because of the repeated bashing from a 3/4 owner/fan. OP is asking about a specific truck. Just like if it was a specific style of camper. Unless the OP is attempting something that is going to obviously put him/her in danger, why the constant attempt to "upsell" to what you think they should have?
I am not a 3/4 ton proponent at all. I tow with a 1 ton dually crewcab diesel..
But as for the whys.... Just crawl underneath the trucks and see for yourself.
And still..... This is a towing forum.... Major interest is in how well trucks perform that task.... Lots of other forums to discuss grocery getter tasks...
I tow a LOT. There have been a few times I have been really glad I have more truck than many seem to think I need....
The thing is, it is like seatbelts.... You only need them for an instant... In that instant, you either have the capability, or you don't.
