Will this vehicle safely do the job?
Going to by a 2015 f150, which will weigh 5,000# and will tow in excess of 11,000#. I want to know, in ya'lls opinions, if that truck would do fine pulling a TT with these specs: Dry Axle Weight (ap...
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Sounds like you are getting the elusive "max payload" package. Forget tow ratings, in the RV world trucks run out of GVWR before you ever get to the tow limits. You have to carry the hitch weight of the trailer plus passengers plus whatever you want to put ion the bed. That 670 dry hitch weight could easily be 850+ with full propane and an extra battery or two.
If you plan to load the trailer and travel with kids in teh back seat and minimal stuff in the truck bed, you should be fine with that truck. If you have heavy stuff you plan on hauling in the truck bed while you are towing, 8200 lbs sounds like a lot but adds up quick.
The new 150's are very capable trucks within their limits.
Not sure if you have looked at 250's or not, but many times you can get a loaded 250 with an 8600 or 9200 GVWR off the dealer's lot for less that you would pay to special order the 150 with the HD payload package.
If you plan to load the trailer and travel with kids in teh back seat and minimal stuff in the truck bed, you should be fine with that truck. If you have heavy stuff you plan on hauling in the truck bed while you are towing, 8200 lbs sounds like a lot but adds up quick.
The new 150's are very capable trucks within their limits.
Not sure if you have looked at 250's or not, but many times you can get a loaded 250 with an 8600 or 9200 GVWR off the dealer's lot for less that you would pay to special order the 150 with the HD payload package.
