Which truck would be better for my TT

rbpru wrote:
Sorry folks but facts are facts. I just made a trip from South Bend to Kokomo and back. Flat as a table straight as an arrow. I own a 2011 F-150 4x4 E-boost. I got 22 to 23 mpg with the curse set at 60 mph and I get 15 to 18 in town. Towing I average 10 mpg.

My P tires are cheaper than LTs and I only need 5 quarts of oil instead of the 6 or more.

Shocks and other consumable are generally more expensive on larger vehicles.

The initial cost is much less and yes my wife thinks my F-150 rides like a buck board wagon when not towing.

The disadvantages of the F-150 are simple, about 900 lbs less of cargo capacity and a usable tongue weight of only about 700 lbs. Max cargo gets eaten up very quickly.

Everyone would like a bigger truck but they do come at an increased cost, particularly when used for day to day driving rather than towing.

For some, the difference in cost is well worth it. It always comes down to individual choice.

When keeping the speed around 65-68ish traveling to Northern Michigan (which isn't flat as a table), I have gotten 16ish with our HD. Drop the speed down to 58-60ish (2 lane road), and I have gotten 18sih, again in Northern Mi where it is hilly (not flat, but not mountains either). But traveling at that speed here in Mi will get you ran over when on the e-way,

Towing that size trailer, I would bet money the P rated tires would have the "wiggle" that can happen when towing heavier tw's, requiring the need for LT's on the 1500/150. So the price of the tires is going to be closer than P vs LT's.

Not to mention with that size trailer, there is a good chance the 1500/150 trucks receiver hitch rating may be exceeded, depending on the exact loaded tw.

OP,

As mentioned, your trailer puts you into a 2500/250. Gas motor will do just fine. Just make sure you get the correct axle ratio if you plan to tow in the mountains.

Good luck!