Preferably a towable camper and wondering how much weight on a camper I should be pulling dry weight, gross weight etc...?
Also, do I need to have an electric brake system installed in my truck for the camper?
And lastly, at what weight or length should I get an external transmission cooler installed?
Thanks,
Blake
Welcome to the forum where you get answers about how much weight all over the spectrum.
Ford markets the 3.5 EB engine in several different F150 gvwr/rawr packages ranging from 6800 gvwr up to 7850 gvwr for towing performance.
For load carrying performance the F150 3.5 EBcan come with small 3800 rawr up to 4800 rawr.
For that 13xxx lb trailer your truck should be the F150 HDPP at 7850 gvwr and 4800 rawr.
However I sure wouldn't wan't to pull a 13xxx lb especially a TT in the mountains or out here in the plains in high winds.
IMO a 8k gross weight trailer would make a better tow for the F150 HDPP.
Brake controller ?? My 1500 chevy has a built in factory controller and works great as does a aftermarket Prodigy on my 2500 Dodge/Cummins pulling a 11400 lb 5th wheel trailer.
Most newer gen LDTs today don't have tranny/engine cooling problems as did our older trucks. Adding one won't hurt but IMO not necessary for a 8k gross trailer. Other F150 owners can give you their input.
Good luck on the hunt>
