new F150 towing capacities
looks like it will be a pretty capable TV http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-2015-f-150-tows-12-200-lbs-mpg-jumps-by-up-to-20-percent.html
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In the, for what it is worth category, I have met two F-150 owners with the “super duper all you can get” towing options. One complained of a very rough ride, even while towing; the other complained of low gas mileage with or without a TT.
A half ton is a half ton. That means you can haul 1000 lbs.
In my case, with a max cargo of 1411 lbs., I can haul a half ton of payload and 411 lbs. of people. (two adults). There is nothing deceiving here. Ford also recommends a total frontage area of 60 Sq. ft. or approximately 8’x 8’.
Since I spend more time at home than in my RV, I enjoy the 18 to 20 mpg of the e-boost for every day driving and accept the 10 mpg while towing.
My 26 ft. TT when fully loaded puts my F-150 at or a bit over its max cargo. If I want more TT, I will need to move up to an F-250.
A half ton is a half ton. That means you can haul 1000 lbs.
In my case, with a max cargo of 1411 lbs., I can haul a half ton of payload and 411 lbs. of people. (two adults). There is nothing deceiving here. Ford also recommends a total frontage area of 60 Sq. ft. or approximately 8’x 8’.
Since I spend more time at home than in my RV, I enjoy the 18 to 20 mpg of the e-boost for every day driving and accept the 10 mpg while towing.
My 26 ft. TT when fully loaded puts my F-150 at or a bit over its max cargo. If I want more TT, I will need to move up to an F-250.
