New Truck - Is My Math Right?
Hi Everyone, My wife and I recently purchased a truck for towing. I've been running the numbers to see which RV's we could purchase and would appreciate you spot checking my math. Here are some...
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sliptap wrote:
@Boomerweps - you are correct on the values! My truck has the 53A standard tow package. Max Tow Package is only available for 3.5 ecoboost. Thanks again for the previous advice also.
Yeah, knew about the Max Tow requiring the 3.5EB. I'm happy with my 5.0L with more HP and not much less torque, just comes on at higher RPM. Side note: 5.0 required for snow plow prep package.
FYI, there is/was a paper sticker on the frame under the driver's door. It has a code to define the chassis thickness. The 145" WB with towing package (mine) has the HD (heavy duty) .1" thick metal. There is .087" LD light duty, and .11" HPP heavy Payload package (may be used on the Max Tow?)
