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praisetoGod wrote:

msmith1199 wrote:

stvdman wrote:
"Hitch rating is 10,000 lbs. I've looked into the braking and towing set up. Company said they run about $3,000."

$3k seems like a lot, unless that's all costs including install for anything on both vehicles.

I think I got away with the install on my Dodge Dakota for right at $1600 for all (Brake Buddy, Base Plate, Tow Bar, Lights).

I think that rig should have no problem towing that truck, it weighs about the same as my '08 Dakota CC 4x4 (gotta love the aluminum weight savings of the new F150) and I tow it with a 34' Class C with a gas 8.1 V-8/Allison Trans, and it drags her along without much of an issue.

I just bought a base plate and wiring harness for my new 2017 Wrangler and that was $480. And that's without tow bar or braking system. A new Roadmaster All Terrain towbar is almost $800! I have an older Roadmaster All Terrain that I don't think I paid more than about $350 for. This stuff is getting expensive.

When I said the company gave me me a quote of $3k, that included installation and it was a range of $2k to $3k because I couldn't give them a make, model, and year because I haven't settled on a truck yet. I should pick up the motorhome on Saturday and after that I can work on trading my 1 ton in.

I owned an f150 a couple of years ago and ford is the only company that offers a Super Crew with a 5.5 and 6.5 bed length.

I checked Ford's website and a 2015 4x4 Super Crew with 6.5 ft bed is 5,038 lbs. Depending on the engine, some weigh a little less. I think that's what I'm going to try to find.

I have a F150 2 x 4 automatic and not towable, although I'd like to on occasion.
Recently talked to someone with one that was auto and a 4 x 4 and he said that there were certain years that were towable and maybe not the new ones, according to him. I haven't checked the dingy guide, as yet.