Chevy or Ford
I'm sure this has been discussed plenty. But I'm hoping to get some opinions based on my set-up. I'm hauling a 30' Jayco 5200 dry & 7600 GVWR. I'll be in the market soon for a new truck. I'll apolo...
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TomG2 wrote:
For a trailer with a gvwr of 7,600 pounds, I do not recommend either the typical Chevrolet or Ford "Half ton" with their 1,300-1,600 pound payloads. I would look for something with a payload of over 2,000 pounds. Easy to find in the F-250 or 2500HD models. A tow vehicle is a lot more than just the engine.
Don't forget, you might get the urge for something even heavier, if you are like most of us. Nice to have that option without trading trucks. The extra thousand pounds of payload will only cost a little more now but a whole lot more to trade up to later.
This person is misinformed. They really do not know the specs of the F150 Ecoboost....Get an Eco with max tow and your are looking at 1800-1900 payload for a supercrew get it also with the hd payload package and you are looking at 2200-2500. I love my 2012 Ecoboost SupCrew 4x4 xlt max tow. Tows my 35 foot 8500 pound trailer very nicely. Love the truck. If you go 250-2500 be prepared for 12-14mpgs when not loaded for a gasser. Oh, and by the way, I have been a happy test subject for Ford with respect to the F150 Eco..along with many people on this forum...
