New guy looking at f150 5.4 and 5.0
I haven't bought a trailer yet but looking in the 6500-7500 GVW . As far as a tow vehicle I was looking at either a 2010 f150 5.4 w/ 3.73 rear and max trailer package. Or a 2011 and up f150 with 5.0 ...
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I am a big fan of the max tow F-150 package. I almost bought one if not for 3-rows outweighing. But the 2009-2010 F-150 has reports of issues when towing RVs because it cannot lock out 5-6 gears. The 2011 has electronic range select. The 5.0L is stronger and has been reliable. I'd go for that one.
Skip the 2009+ rams: not enough payload for family RVing. Tow ratings are fairly meaningless for half ton RVing. Some half tons have under 1000 pound with 9000+ pound tow ratings. With 7000 pound GVWR, you'll have 900-ish pounds of loaded TW, plus the people inside the cab and a bed full of camping gear and toys. As you kick the tires, check out the as equipped payload per this sticker on driver's door:
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Skip the 2009+ rams: not enough payload for family RVing. Tow ratings are fairly meaningless for half ton RVing. Some half tons have under 1000 pound with 9000+ pound tow ratings. With 7000 pound GVWR, you'll have 900-ish pounds of loaded TW, plus the people inside the cab and a bed full of camping gear and toys. As you kick the tires, check out the as equipped payload per this sticker on driver's door:
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