Thinking about the next Tow Vehicle
Thinking about the next tow vehicle, currently leasing a Dodge Ram 1/2 ton. and going to buy something used. Our TT is 5,100 lbs - dry weight, 25 ft.. Anyone towing with a newer V6 either truck or ...
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theoldwizard1 wrote:
Ford Ranger w/2.3L I4 EcoBoost has a max towing capacity of 7,000 lbs.
F150 w/2.7L V6 EcoBoost has a max towing capacity of 10,000 lbs.
Surgtech94 wrote:
Thank you for all the information. I need to start researching
When shopping and comparing it is good to remember that a very small percentage of the trucks are set up to tow the max. If you decide you want a 150, for example, make sure the 1 you pick has the capacity you need.
Somebody mentioned "Future Proof. That does not just mean larger trailer. Say in the past 95% of the miles you put on TV where without trailer, a lot of the compromise had to lean towards driving without the trailer. You say you plan to drive a lot less miles. Are you going to tow about the same as before? Then the compromise might lean more to tow performance. And your trips. Working we would often go out on Friday, come home Sunday. After we retired, we often leave home Sunday morning, come home Friday. And because we leave morning we sometimes go farther
