Towing capicity 2008 F150 HD

blkcrow13 wrote:
I am looking at purchasing a 2018 Heartland North Trail 24BHS and was wanting to get feedback on the ability of my 2008 Ford F150 Harley Davidson AWD, SB to pull this safely. TT weight is listed at 5350# and hitch weight at 550#. This will be my first TT purchase and wanted to get available options on this.

My ‘03 F-150 was basically the same as yours and I used it to tow my TT which had a dry weight of 5333. Your dry weight is only 17 lbs more than that at 5350.

The F-150 got the job done, but after towing that Trail Bay for 10 years, I traded it in for the diesel in my signature. A new lease on towing for me...Way more fun and safer towing now. My F-150 was underpowered for 5333# + all the added weight (+7000#) when you’re traveling. Lack of power going up and fear of over heating brakes coming down Mt. passes was my life.

My experience is that the older 1/2 tons are underpowered and downhill braking is a major concern. My 3/4 ton diesel with an awesome tranny and comprehension brakes is the way to go.

I hope that helps.