Thoughts on a used Ford tow vehicle...??
Looking for a "well" used tow vehicle for about 2,000 miles a year. I am currently using my 2013 F150, which, although does great with power and on two lane roads, struggles with heavy winds for obvio...
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With a trailer the weight of yours, I'd personally avoid the 5.4L V8. The first one with the V10 seems like a nice truck for what you have. The dually is also nice, but seems like more truck than you need for your trailer.
I don't see any issues going with an older truck so long as you look it over good, try to get a carfax to check accident history and ensure it's mechanically sound.
For example, I tow with the 2000 Expy in my sig. Pulls my 6K gross TT OK. I would not want more behind me, but it does the job just fine. No issues, but I am very meticolous with my vehicles, both mechanically and cosmetically.
As to Ford specifically I've been a Ford fan for many years now. I feel they build a quality product, but mechanically and body wise. However, all of the "Big 3" I feel build decent products, pros and cons to all of them. If you found the right Chevy or Dodge I would not hesistate on those either. My .02
Good luck.
I don't see any issues going with an older truck so long as you look it over good, try to get a carfax to check accident history and ensure it's mechanically sound.
For example, I tow with the 2000 Expy in my sig. Pulls my 6K gross TT OK. I would not want more behind me, but it does the job just fine. No issues, but I am very meticolous with my vehicles, both mechanically and cosmetically.
As to Ford specifically I've been a Ford fan for many years now. I feel they build a quality product, but mechanically and body wise. However, all of the "Big 3" I feel build decent products, pros and cons to all of them. If you found the right Chevy or Dodge I would not hesistate on those either. My .02
Good luck.
