2018 F-150 hype....believe it or not?

[AllenTC2]

So while looking into travel trailers, I’m also looking into the trucks to pull it. I’m applying the same rule of weights that I was applying to truck campers when I was looking into them; whatever the listed dry weight, add 2,000#. The truck must exceed that.

Enter the 2018 F-150. Equipped with 20” wheels, the 3.5l V6 EcoBoost, and the “Max Tow” package, it is said to have a maximum tow capacity of 12,200 pounds. Which puts my adjusted trailer weight at 75% (~9K#).

So what am I missing? Seems to be a no brainer but I was looking at F-350/450 for a ~6/7K# truck camper. I know towing and hauling are a bit different, but I’m surprised a relatively modest truck could tow 9K#.

[K_and_I]

AllenTC2 wrote:

mountainkowboy wrote:

rbpru wrote:
Wow 19 pages. Okay next we get to discuss "How many Angles can dance on the head of a pin". 🙂

push pin, straight pin, hat pin???

Obtuse angle? Acute angle? Right angle? :B

How about a cute obtuse right angle (I think I just described myself,
except for the cute part)

[sgfrye]

kcfissel wrote:
I think I've decided on the F250.
The rest, from now on, is up to management to approve. 😉

you will love the f250, i have a 2000 f150 5.4 gasser 4x4 that i still drive daily. i pulled our 33ft 7300lb loaded for camping with it for the first 4 months we had it. pulled it fine but upgraded to 2017 f250 2 months ago. 6.2 gasser. world of difference. the engine is a beast, and tows the TT like its a utility trailer. having 28 years experience with a company using ford e350 gas vans and e350 diesels. the gassers are almost impossible to wear out. we always got 300k plus miles out of them with routine maintenance hauling heavy loads. the diesels were fine up to 100k but after that they are ****. ford makes a great product but not up to par on higher mileage diesels.

[mountainkowboy]

AllenTC2 wrote:


Obtuse angle? Acute angle? Right angle? :B

Hahahaha

[JIMNLIN]

But I do have a legit question, does tire size (17" v 18") play a role at all?

Looking at Fords fleet spec websites shows the F250 and F350 srw both with the 6340 rawr comes OEM with 17" tires at 3195 lb capacity which covers the rawr.
The 18" tire at 3640 lbs covers the F350 srw 6780 rawr package.
The 20" tire at 3750 lbs covers the F350 srw 7230 rawr package.

The 18" and 20" tire and wheel package is a option on the F250 as many comes with them.
Remember a fawr/rawr rating is basically the lessor of the tires/wheels/spring packs and of course very rarely, the axle itself.

[AllenTC2]

I coulda swore I saw something on one of the 2017 tow guides about “with 20” tires”. The 2018 F250 XL only had the 17” or 18” as options.

Well, I guess now that I can build one on the Ford site, I’ll start looking around for one with what I want.

[TomG2]

AllenTC2 wrote:
....snip.... B does tire size (17" v 18") play a role at all? Other than getting properly rated ones, does it matter?

Ford will make sure that the original tires they install will meet the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the pickup.

I have a preference in brands (somebody else can argue about that). I like to have a popular and commonly available tire size and brand for when it becomes necessary to replace one or more. I am a stickler for keeping tires matched as closely as possible. Since I do mostly highway driving these days, I like a street tread more than a noisier off road pattern.

[AllenTC2]

mountainkowboy wrote:

rbpru wrote:
Wow 19 pages. Okay next we get to discuss "How many Angles can dance on the head of a pin". 🙂

push pin, straight pin, hat pin???

Obtuse angle? Acute angle? Right angle? :B

Seriously though guys, no need to get testy (is it too late to say that???).

So........gas or diesel? 😛 I keed, I keed. But I do have a legit question, does tire size (17" v 18") play a role at all? Other than getting properly rated ones, does it matter?

[mountainkowboy]

rbpru wrote:
Wow 19 pages. Okay next we get to discuss "How many Angles can dance on the head of a pin". 🙂

push pin, straight pin, hat pin???

[kcfissel]

I think I've decided on the F250.
The rest, from now on, is up to management to approve. 😉

[TomG2]

kcfissel wrote:
Let's get back to the worthwhile, nutty topic, please.

We have a 26 ft. trailer and it weighs 6500+/- lbs. loaded.
It's a little heavy in the tongue since I added a giant 12V battourery.
(didn't change WD links.

I want to buy a new Ford truck to replace my 2012 F150 (steel body) and I want an F250, with marker lights, to drive our trailer to Alaska, and back. Or an F150 HD?

Prolly be on the road 5-6 months.

It will most likely be my last truck.

It's a "peskier" want.
What is the correct answer, please?

As the others have said, a F-250 will work great now and be there for a bigger trailer if needed. Nice not to have to even think about the impact of a heavier battery or taking Uncle Bill along in the bed of the truck. Let us know how things work out for you either way.

[jaycocreek]

kcfissel wrote:
Let's get back to the worthwhile, nutty topic, please.

We have a 26 ft. trailer and it weighs 6500+/- lbs. loaded.
It's a little heavy in the tongue since I added a giant 12V battery.
(didn't change WD links.

I want to buy a new Ford truck to replace my 2012 F150 (steel body) and I want an F250, with marker lights, to drive our trailer to Alaska, and back. Or an F150 HD?

Prolly be on the road 5-6 months.

It will most likely be my last truck.

It's a "peskier" want.
What is the correct answer, please?

Last truck and Alaska..Definitely a F-250.I have owned a bunch of them..

[rbpru]

Wow 19 pages. Okay next we get to discuss "How many Angles can dance on the head of a pin". 🙂

[mountainkowboy]

kcfissel wrote:
Let's get back to the worthwhile, nutty topic, please.

We have a 26 ft. trailer and it weighs 6500+/- lbs. loaded.
It's a little heavy in the tongue since I added a giant 12V battery.
(didn't change WD links.

I want to buy a new Ford truck to replace my 2012 F150 (steel body) and I want an F250, with marker lights, to drive our trailer to Alaska, and back. Or an F150 HD?

Prolly be on the road 5-6 months.

It will most likely be my last truck.

It's a "peskier" want.
What is the correct answer, please?

Last truck...go with a 250. You can always upgrade your RV that way. 😉

[jerem0621]

kcfissel wrote:
Let's get back to the worthwhile, nutty topic, please.

We have a 26 ft. trailer and it weighs 6500+/- lbs. loaded.
It's a little heavy in the tongue since I added a giant 12V battery.
(didn't change WD links.

I want to buy a new Ford truck to replace my 2012 F150 (steel body) and I want an F250, with marker lights, to drive our trailer to Alaska, and back. Or an F150 HD?

Prolly be on the road 5-6 months.

It will most likely be my last truck.

It's a "peskier" want.
What is the correct answer, please?

A HD F150 will do it. A F250 will do it easier.

Last truck? I say go for the F250.

Thanks!

Jeremiah