dtoste77 wrote:
Although we prefer an SUV I would consider a 1/2 ton truck like an F-150. I see that most of the F-150 are V6 EB which list tow capacity as around 9k lbs. I was always under the impression that you would need a V8 engine to tow a TT. Would the V6 Ford be capable of towing the above trailer.
Yes, Yes, and Yes as long as you watch your payload and tongue weights carefully. We have a 2011 F-150 Max Tow Ecoboost SuperCrew and it handles our 35', 9.5k Open Range LT272RLS very well. We use an Equalizer brand hitch. Have almost 2k miles on the trailer so far and it's doing very well. Left Kitty Hawk this AM and fought the wind the whole way to mid VA. We did just fine and there is more than enough power and handling so far with tis combo. Only bad thing is MPG is about the same and any other V8 while towing (single digits).
But you have to watch your payload very carefully no matter which way you go as that will mostly be your limiting factor.
