Well, things change as you all know, and we decided to forego a fifth wheel, and keep the TT for a few more years, then probably get a motorhome. So, no need to keep the diesel. Don't get me wrong, I loved it! But I just retired, and am going to sell the commuter car, and use the new truck as my daily driver. DW will be working for another three years. Ok, here's the details; certified pre-owned 2016 F150 XLT, only 13k miles on the clock. Scab with 6 1/2 foot box, 3.5 ecoboost, 3:55 gears, 6 psd trans, max tow pkg. payload is 1843 lbs, GVWR is 7050. Can't wait to tow our Jayco with it, I'm sure it'll do fine. TT GVWR is 7600. Here she is-

Congrats on the new truck. Once you've actually towed with it, give us a good report. Enjoy! and happy camping!

Gray trucks rule! Or is it gray? lol

Congrats, nice looking truck, with great tow pkg. Same gray as wife's Escape, rich color, and easy to keep clean.Jerry

I have the exact same truck except a crew cab- you will love it and it will tow your trailer great!

I had a 2015 3.5 also. Great truck.

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blofgren
Explorer
Mar 24, 2018
Good job, OP! The F-150 is a great truck and I wish you many happy miles with it.
nohurry
Explorer
Mar 23, 2018
thomasmnile wrote:
nohurry wrote:
Well, things change as you all know, and we decided to forego a fifth wheel, and keep the TT for a few more years, then probably get a motorhome. So, no need to keep the diesel. Don't get me wrong, I loved it! But I just retired, and am going to sell the commuter car, and use the new truck as my daily driver. DW will be working for another three years. Ok, here's the details; certified pre-owned 2016 F150 XLT, only 13k miles on the clock. Scab with 6 1/2 foot box, 3.5 ecoboost, 3:55 gears, 6 psd trans, max tow pkg. payload is 1843 lbs, GVWR is 7050. Can't wait to tow our Jayco with it, I'm sure it'll do fine. TT GVWR is 7600. Here she is-

EXACTLY the vehicle I've been looking for!! Where did you find it? We have a 2013 Jayco WhiteHawk 27DSRL with a GVWR of 7500 lbs and I sure don't need my one ton Ram diesel to tow it. Super Cab would be perfect cuz it's just me, the wife and the cat! :B That configuration in Super Cab is about nonexistent down here......

I wouldn't have minded a crew cab, but the crew cab with 6.5 box is even rarer! I was almost to the point of ordering new, but I just kept prayin, and searching dealer stock, and there it was. I couldn't get there fast enough, but I had to be coy. Don't wanna let the salesman know how bad you want something ya know! Just exactly what I wanted, and $13,000 less than the best price I could get on a new one! I'm as happy as a hog in slop! Good luck in your search Thomas.
thomasmnile
Explorer
Mar 23, 2018
nohurry wrote:
Well, things change as you all know, and we decided to forego a fifth wheel, and keep the TT for a few more years, then probably get a motorhome. So, no need to keep the diesel. Don't get me wrong, I loved it! But I just retired, and am going to sell the commuter car, and use the new truck as my daily driver. DW will be working for another three years. Ok, here's the details; certified pre-owned 2016 F150 XLT, only 13k miles on the clock. Scab with 6 1/2 foot box, 3.5 ecoboost, 3:55 gears, 6 psd trans, max tow pkg. payload is 1843 lbs, GVWR is 7050. Can't wait to tow our Jayco with it, I'm sure it'll do fine. TT GVWR is 7600. Here she is-

EXACTLY the vehicle I've been looking for!! Where did you find it? We have a 2013 Jayco WhiteHawk 27DSRL with a GVWR of 7500 lbs and I sure don't need my one ton Ram diesel to tow it. Super Cab would be perfect cuz it's just me, the wife and the cat! :B That configuration in Super Cab is about nonexistent down here......
mtofell1
Explorer
Mar 23, 2018
Gotta love that payload! I have two buddies - one with a very similar F150 that has 1800# payload. The other with Ram 1500 loaded to the gills with 1071# payload. Ironically, Ram buddy has a bigger TT (and is totally overloaded).
mordecai81
Explorer
Mar 23, 2018
Those Ford mirrors are great! I can't imagine towing without them. We have a 14 Ecoboost and it has been a great x-country towing machine. Enjoy!
JAC1982
Explorer
Mar 22, 2018
Congrats! You'll love the EB and the color, it stays looking nice even when it's not super clean. Both my Explorer and our commuter Fusion (with the smaller EB) are that color. Tried to get the husband to get the truck in that color too, but they're hard to find :)
nohurry
Explorer
Mar 22, 2018
1320Fastback wrote:
ppine wrote:
There is a definite move toward smaller and lighter.
The cost of newer trucks, even used ones is intimidating.
I am keeping my diesel even though it is 16 years old.

16 isnt old ;)

I have been thinking of getting a newer truck alot lately but for now I am still loving No Smog Check, no def, no sensors, no computer, manual trans and the mpg loaded and unloaded. All the niceties of a newer truck would sure be nice though!

Yeah, don't go drive one. Luxury, and power all in one package. Today's trucks are just so nice to drive, especially on long trips.
1320Fastback
Explorer
Mar 22, 2018
ppine wrote:
There is a definite move toward smaller and lighter.
The cost of newer trucks, even used ones is intimidating.
I am keeping my diesel even though it is 16 years old.

16 isnt old ;)

I have been thinking of getting a newer truck alot lately but for now I am still loving No Smog Check, no def, no sensors, no computer, manual trans and the mpg loaded and unloaded. All the niceties of a newer truck would sure be nice though!
spoon059
Explorer II
Mar 22, 2018
Nice truck! That Ecoboost sure does seem like a great option! 1800 lbs payload and low rpm towing... not bad at all!!!

Can the F150 be flat towed behind your eventual motorhome? I always get a kick out of seeing motorhomes towing a pickup truck with either a golf cart or motorcycle in the bed of the pickup! While I don't envision a motorhome in our future, it is cool to see how creative people can be when they try to bring as many toys as possible!
ppine
Explorer II
Mar 22, 2018
There is a definite move toward smaller and lighter.
The cost of newer trucks, even used ones is intimidating.
I am keeping my diesel even though it is 16 years old.