Who's towing with a F-150 5.0 Liter
Looking at buying a new TV a 2014 F-150 5.0. Very new with this RV and our current truck a 2000 Silverado 4.8 won't handle it. We have a 96 Mallard 24 foot that is advertised at 3840 (yeah I know mea...
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The 5.0 would tow that trailer just fine. But there will be lots of shifting, higher rpms in all situations, and it will just feel like it's working harder overall.
The EB would cruise along in 6th gear under nearly all highway/freeway situations, resist downshifting and will tow it perceptibly easier.
Like I said, the 5.0 should do just fine. It is more about what kind of towing experience you are looking for. I know that for me, the EB is a no-brainer when considering 1/2 ton options. I love mine.
and with good reason, I might ad.
The 5.0 would tow that trailer just fine. But there will be lots of shifting, higher rpms in all situations, and it will just feel like it's working harder overall.
The EB would cruise along in 6th gear under nearly all highway/freeway situations, resist downshifting and will tow it perceptibly easier.
Like I said, the 5.0 should do just fine. It is more about what kind of towing experience you are looking for. I know that for me, the EB is a no-brainer when considering 1/2 ton options. I love mine.
