Will the F150 Do the job?

I had an F150 Triton like yours. Fine engine. Pulled a trailer similar to yours. Went from Baton Rouge, La. to Los Angeles a couple of times. Ran I-10 all the way at about 3000 rpm. Learned real fast to budget a couple of days to replace at least one spark plug and one coil pack along the way. That is what sold me on diesel.

Lorimeyer wrote:
Thanks guys.

Am I pushing it if I went with a TT that weighs 7295 with a hitch weight of 990?

"*I*" would still be happy with the 5.4L but I would prefer an F250 for that weight. Ready to go, that unloaded weight is probably closer to 8500 lbs. I'm sure a lot of people tow probably more than that with half tons though.

camp-n-family wrote:

Don't worry about GVWR of the truck, just a number and doesn't mean anything to most on these forums...Get a WDH and if still need some help, install airbags, they'll level your bed and from what others say, will allow you to tow even more than what your truck states you can

Say what? I hope you're not serious.

I was being EXTREMELY Sarcastic...I'm one of those infamous "Weight Police" guys...no, I didn't mean it...

Don't worry about GVWR of the truck, just a number and doesn't mean anything to most on these forums...Get a WDH and if still need some help, install airbags, they'll level your bed and from what others say, will allow you to tow even more than what your truck states you can

Say what? I hope you're not serious.

Yes the 5.4L will do the job. A 2009+ will do it better.
Good luck!

Lorimeyer wrote:
Thanks guys.

Am I pushing it if I went with a TT that weighs 7295 with a hitch weight of 990?

Since you're vascilating on size and weights, maybe look for a newer F250 with a 6.2L gasser or better yet a GM 2500 with a 6.0L 6speed. Then, no worries on what size TT.

The 4.6 is down on power, and not all 4.6's came with the 6-spd which is the real reason to get a 2009 and up truck. I personally used to own a 2010 F-150. That 6-speed is what made me get a Ford over the Ram and Chevy at the time. Stick with the 5.4 motor if you can. I see my used truck driving around in this city, so the Dealership saying they couldn't get a premium out of my truck was totally full of hot-air. I know it was my old used truck because it has certain customizations that look stock but are unique to that truck.

Looking at 2009 F150 models, would a 4.6L be sufficient or would the 5.4L do the job?

I had recommended earlier that the OP use the GVW of the TT and not the dry weight...

Lorimeyer wrote:
Thanks guys.

Am I pushing it if I went with a TT that weighs 7295 with a hitch weight of 990?

Yes.

I assume that's dry weight again which is actually pretty useless when figuring out tow capacities. Use the GVWR of the trailer instead. I assume that trailer is in the 9000-9500 range and I wouldn't tow it with a 1/2 ton but that's just me.