New Tow Vehicle

[Atlee]

Changed out Tow Vehicle.

Brought home a new 2014 F150 XLT ExtendedCab, 4x4, 8' box, with both the Eco Boost engine, and Heavy Duty package.

Instead of the normal 7200# GVWR on the current F150's and on my traded in 2005, my new truck has 8200# GVWR. My payload capacity went up by 800# which is always a good thing.

F150's with the HD package are very, very hard to come by on a dealer's lot. 99% of the time, you need to order one from the dealer.

My local dealer finally located 4 up in PA. 2 at one dealer. My local dealer was able to secure one, and drove it down to Richmond area. It was in Pottstown, PA.

[Atlee]

You know it. I have to be careful with my turns now.

brulaz wrote:
That is one long truck with the 8'box and SCab.

The longest F150 (F200!) out there.

Wish they would put the HD Payload on SCabs with the 6.5' box.

[brulaz]

Mvander wrote:
Congrats. Those are truly hard to find. I think you will love it.

Here's a nice SCrew with HD Payload in Collingwood near Barrie (if that's Barrie, Ontario).

Hanna Ford F150 HD Payload

Doesn't have Tow Mirrors or rear view camera, but would still be a nice tow truck.

I would take it (or order special) if my own truck wasn't so new.

[Mvander]

Congrats. Those are truly hard to find. I think you will love it.

[brulaz]

That is one long truck with the 8'box and SCab.

The longest F150 (F200!) out there.

Wish they would put the HD Payload on SCabs with the 6.5' box.

[Atlee]

It's headed in that direction.

GVWR = 8,200#

Ft GAWR = 4,050#

Rr GAWR = 4,800#

Payload Capacity = 2,286#.

ib516 wrote:
Nice choice...an "F200" :W

[Atlee]

I wanted more truck than I need now, in case I want to upsize the TT in the future. Now, I have a little room to play with.

I had zero room with my now ex truck, 2005 F150 Scab w/ 5.4L engine, even with my current trailer. I was bumping up against the cargo capacity.

Tystevens wrote:
Good luck! The Ecoboost is gonna make easy work out of towing your trailer.

[ib516]

Nice choice...an "F200" :W

[Tystevens]

Good luck! The Ecoboost is gonna make easy work out of towing your trailer.

[IdaD]

Atlee wrote:
F150's with the HD package are very, very hard to come by on a dealer's lot.

Truth. I gave up and am buying a three quarter ton instead.

Congrats on the truck!

[kennethwooster]

Congratulations, and enjoy. Should be an awesome truck.