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Mvander's avatar
Mvander
Explorer
Mar 16, 2014

New Truck Just in time for camping!!!!

So the wife and I deceided that it was time for something a bit newer that would allow the family to take some longer road trips with out being concerned about break-downs (well less so).

New truck in question is a 2014 F150 crew 2x4 6.5' box with the 5.0 black in color.

It's going to be a pretty basic XLT with the only options being Brake controller, remote starter, trailer tow, and the HD payload pkg (8200 gvwr). I don't know the exact payload yet but it should be 2300-2400 or so.(sweet)

Since joining here I have learned that not all full size trucks can pull any TT so we bought what will tow the next trailer. Current trailer is 5500gvw 26'.

I think the thing that will help towing the most is the added 41'! of wheel base over my 2000 Yukon.

Now the waiting. 5-6 weeks:( Oh well, hopefully the weather will break by then.

Thanks all for the knowledge I have recieved here without which I would have made the wrong choice (probably);).
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  • Winged_One's avatar
    Winged_One
    Explorer
    Mar 18, 2014
    Mvander wrote:
    GLEB 127 wrote:
    why not a 4x4?


    Strictly a cost vs need equation. Plus we plan on keeping it for a good while so the resale isnt a huge factor.


    Same reasoning for us.
  • Mvander's avatar
    Mvander
    Explorer
    Mar 18, 2014
    GLEB 127 wrote:
    why not a 4x4?


    Strictly a cost vs need equation. Plus we plan on keeping it for a good while so the resale isnt a huge factor.
  • mtofell1's avatar
    mtofell1
    Explorer
    Mar 18, 2014
    Congrats OP.... nice choice and you're wise to go new. New vehicles are the safest, most reliable, most comfortable and, of course, have a nice warranty. It's a good feeling to be rolling down the road and not care about a squeak or rattle :)
  • milo's avatar
    milo
    Explorer II
    Mar 18, 2014
    parkersdad wrote:
    The ecoboost has a few problems


    And what problems would that be?

    Milo
  • Buck50HD's avatar
    Buck50HD
    Explorer
    Mar 17, 2014
    Good choice with the HD payload package. It still rides fairly well compared to a 3/4 ton and handles a load significantly better than a standard 1/2 ton. There's no bounce and roll like you have with a softer 1/2 ton. You are really going to like it when you hook up the trailer.
  • Yeti_plus's avatar
    Yeti_plus
    Explorer
    Mar 16, 2014
    5-6 weeks delivery.
    By then there should only be 2 or 3 feet of snow left in Barrie:)
    Enjoy the new truck when it finally arrives.
    Brian
  • Mvander's avatar
    Mvander
    Explorer
    Mar 16, 2014
    bmanning wrote:
    Congrats!

    Love the 5.0L/HD pkg combo in black. Great choice.

    To quote Tom Petty, "the waiting is the hardest part." The next 5 weeks are going to feel like 5 months for you, but if you're like me & actually enjoy the anticipation you'll catch yourself smiling a lot.

    Looking forward to pics when you get it home!


    hehe I waited 3 mths for a Jimmy on 2005. Kinda forgot we bought it till the dealer called one day. Oh ya....time to start some payments:p

    Pics coming for sure.

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