Towing MPG
Hi All! Pretty serious about changing from Class C motorhome to Truck-trailer combo, due to overall costs associated with driving it. The biggest trailer we're looking at is about 8,000 dry & 10,400...
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bikendan wrote:AlmostAnOldGuy wrote:
Pulling 8k I get around 9.
If you have good reasons for staying with a '1/2 ton' and go with an F150 I would get the Max Payload option to beef up the suspension. Those are tough to get on a lot so that means putting in an order for your truck. That also means you get just the packages you want. Would not expect to save any $ over the F250. But you may have other reasons for staying with the F150 (vehicle height, non-towing mpg, etc.).
Good luck,
Stu
Just to clarify, you're mixing up the F150 packages.
The HD Payload package gives you the beefed up suspension for a heavier PAYLOAD capacity.
The Max Tow package gives other features for a higher TOWING capacity, like rear view camera and 36 gallon fuel tank.
With the HDPP, I believe it automatically comes with the Max Tow package.
Not quite sure why you wrote I am mixing them up, but think we are on the same page here. I was focusing on the heavier suspension. It is a valid point to call out that the Max Tow package is included when you get Max Payload / HD Payload. A lot of folks are not aware of the Max Payload / HD Payload option because it is very rarely on a lot and if so commonly in a work truck configuration. When I went in to order mine the salesman at the dealership did not know that package existed.
As you and I both know the heavier suspension is good to have if you are towing heavy. And I think both of us chose this option over the F250 for valid reasons of our own.
Take it easy,
Stu
