Towing performance - F150 vs F250
I am shopping for a new truck. I pull a fifth wheel, around 10,000 pounds including contents. I have a 2009 F150, and I find it marginal on long hills. I would not feel comfortable hauling thro...
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The GM and Ram with the small diesel would be a good option as well as the eco boost for doing elevation dives above 6000' too.
My 1500 has a factory 2000 lb rating. I've done 3000 lb loads with out issues. Stock was not as much fun per say as with a 1500 lb helper spring. My suspension drop is now about half of stock.
If doing what you are, a 2500 would be the better option. An ext cab with with bed should have 3000 lbs if payload, 4000+ lbs before going over axle ratings. I'd license the truck where I am at 12,000 gvwr. I'd be legal towing a 10k 5th wheel. My 1500 as is son's, other has a Tacoma 4x, all have 8k plates. Techniques I'm good for 2700 lbs of payload legally speaking. I would not tow a 10k trailer ,5w no! Ball mount shorter local distances yes, RV across the country no! That's with my V6. The other option motors yes.
Good luck on choices.
Marty
My 1500 has a factory 2000 lb rating. I've done 3000 lb loads with out issues. Stock was not as much fun per say as with a 1500 lb helper spring. My suspension drop is now about half of stock.
If doing what you are, a 2500 would be the better option. An ext cab with with bed should have 3000 lbs if payload, 4000+ lbs before going over axle ratings. I'd license the truck where I am at 12,000 gvwr. I'd be legal towing a 10k 5th wheel. My 1500 as is son's, other has a Tacoma 4x, all have 8k plates. Techniques I'm good for 2700 lbs of payload legally speaking. I would not tow a 10k trailer ,5w no! Ball mount shorter local distances yes, RV across the country no! That's with my V6. The other option motors yes.
Good luck on choices.
Marty
