f150 specs-what do I need

[Fourkidletts]

Hi all,

Been lurking here for a few years. Have never been able to make peace with a 3/4 ton TV since it's needed as a daily driver.

Looking at some f150's for hubby to use daily, but can tow. Will make some concessions on size and weight for TT. Maybe something around 5000lbs? Just looking for a towable bathroom and bed, living space isn't important as we like to spend time outside anyway.

What am I looking for in specs? I've included some specs below for a TV we are looking at. Dealer says about 2360 payload. There are 6 of us but we will be taking 2 vehicles to camp, since the kids are all older and almost out of the house.

Is this lacking anything we need? What all am I looking for for towing? How can I figure out WHAT this could tow?

Thanks for any input you have! Cyndi

7000# GVWR Package
3.55 Electronic Lock RR axle
Pro Trailer Backup Assist
Max Towing Pkg
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
Mirror Man/Tele Fold with Pwr glass
275/65R 18 Owl All Terrain
3.5 v6 Ecoboost
Rear View Camera
2016 4x4 Supercrew
145" Wheelbase
Elec 6-speed Auto w/tow mod

I think I included everything important???

[donn0128]

F150 Ecoboosts are really popular right now. BUT, once you start looking at prices, you can probably buy a really nicely equipped F250 for the same dollars. For less dollars you can likely buy a nicely equipped 2500 GM,Chevolet, or Ram. The trade off is usually a more robust towing platform with much better resale value.

[Fourkidletts]

It is an xlt but does have a sunroof. I guess I need to figure out payloads for myself since I ran into problems with this last time of dealers not knowing! How do I figure it out for myself?

[We_ll_See]

That specific f150 won’t have 2,360 pounds of payload but will probably be around 1,700. A little more if xlt and no sunroof, a little less if lariat with sunroof. That is a great truck and would easily handle up to a 7,000 pound loaded trailer without running into payload problems unless there is five heavy people in the cab and the bed is loaded with stuff.