starting to look at trucks
I'm in no hurry, but looking at used (2016 and up) F150's, looking at eng. size and wondering what would be best a 3.5 Ecoboost or a 5.0 L V8 . to pull a 7000lb trailer (TT) I think I"m leaning t...
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Handicapped in what way?
When trying to maneuver on a race track at speed? Perhaps.
When loading a pallet of whatever at the big box store? Not so much.
When towing a fifth wheel? Not so much.
It is a tool built for a variety of jobs and does compromise some to achieve that goal. However, my 2015 Ram 1500 is light years ahead of my 1997 F150 in EVERY way I can think of: stability, acceleration, stopping, fuel mileage (towing and not), occupant safety, etc. Maybe you're just referring to heavy duties, which do all tend to be very tall. I haven't noticed them tipping over much though.
When trying to maneuver on a race track at speed? Perhaps.
When loading a pallet of whatever at the big box store? Not so much.
When towing a fifth wheel? Not so much.
It is a tool built for a variety of jobs and does compromise some to achieve that goal. However, my 2015 Ram 1500 is light years ahead of my 1997 F150 in EVERY way I can think of: stability, acceleration, stopping, fuel mileage (towing and not), occupant safety, etc. Maybe you're just referring to heavy duties, which do all tend to be very tall. I haven't noticed them tipping over much though.
