towing with 1/2 ton towable trailer.
I have a Cougar lite that weighs 7,000 lbs empty. I load it up to another 800 lbs, so I'm around 8,000 including myself. The hitch weight is around 1200 factory, but I'm sure that's up to 1800 by now....
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IdaD wrote:I hate to disagree but mine was about $12,000 cheaper than a 3/4 ton, Granted it is an xlt loaded and it does have max tow haul package with a 3.73 rear-end. Again I think you need to be realistic with what you expect we are very pleased. This pickup is also my daily driver I have about 53,000 miles on it with right at 10,000 from towing. It does a great job with both.Kevin O. wrote:
The F150 with the Max tow and HD payload pkg will handle your trailer with no problem. The problem is trying to find a used F150 with these pkgs. It would be like finding a needle in a haystack. And if you went to order a new F150 with all the towing goodies you will be in the same price range as a new 3/4 ton truck.. Not sure if it would even be worth it?
Kevin
Nail on the head right there. By the time you option out a half ton with all the heavy towing and payload options, you may as well just buy a 3/4 ton cause they don't cost any more at that point and you get a lot more truck for your money.
