Need help choosing new tow vehicle
I know there are a lot of people on RV.NET that tow all sorts of things with a lot of different tow vehicles so what better place to ask your opinion on my tow vehicle choices so far. Right now I am ...
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DutchmenSport wrote:
Personally? Go for over-kill (3.5L EcoBoost). You never know what else you may end up towing in the future.
Concur !
Some people complain about EcoBoost fuel economy when NOT towing. That is because they can not keep their foot out of the throttle ! Also remember the new F150 has a 10 speed automatic, which should work well for towing.
Whatever you buy, make sure to get the heavy duty trailer tow option. It typically includes a HD radiator and auxiliary transmission cooler and probably a built in electric brake controller.
Personally, the extra purchase cost and OPERATING cost of a diesel would stop me dead in my tracks.
