For those on the 1/2 ton vs 3/4 ton bubble...

Could not agree more!

We sold our 2011 F150 with max tow package and got a 2018 F150 long bed (164" WB) and the HDPP package.

It is a night and day difference.

We now have over 13,000 miles on it since July. Best truck we've ever owned. (we've had other F150's, a Dodge 2500 Diesel, a F250 Diesel, a few Toyota's, a Nissan, oh, and one Chevy 1500)

Approximately 7,000 of those miles have been towing our trailer. Most relaxed towing I've ever done. Our trailer, loaded, is only 6000 lbs. We have another 800 lbs in the truck (beside the tongue weight).

So we are no where near the payload max of 2600 lbs, nor anywhere near the towing max of 11,800 lbs.

The longer wheelbase & LT tires provide nice stability, even in 30 mph crosswinds.

Daily driving ranges between 20-22 MPG on regular.

Towing ranges between 10-12 MPG on regular.

At some point we may get a larger trailer, at that time we'll see how she does with a 9000 lbs loaded trailer.







It looks like you have more than enough truck for your trailer. In fact your truck has about 150# more payload than my 2500 Duramax. In fact my truck weighs almost what your GVWR is. The only concern I have by looking at your tags is and I could be wrong is that I think you will run out of your rear axle rating before you run out of payload especially if you go to a fifth wheel someday. My problem is almost the opposite in that I'll run out of payload before my rear axle. But I'm in the camp of as long as I'm not over my tire or axle ratings I am good with that. But none the less the F 150's are nice trucks and would be my truck of choice if I were in that market. It will be an excellent daily driver for you too.

My next truck will be a SRW 3500. I will never own a larger unit than I own right now so I know that will cover me for the future.


Dan