What TV will handle a 7-8k GVWR TT ?
I know most trucks will pull , but i want something that will go up and down safely .. I live in NJ so not many of the roads are flat per say . Keep in mind the new TV will be my DD as well so i need ...
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there is a another thread on this forum where the gentleman wanted to go up into the mountains . he had not been there previously . to his amazement the grade was 7 % to 10 % .
although he was using 2nd gear in his late model 1 /2 ton and slow speeds going uphill , that was not the issue .
going downhill he was riding the brakes more than he wanted to even though he was using engine braking . the drum brakes on the trailer were toast after halfway down .
one thing the fancy smancy f150 ecoboost do not have is the compression braking of any diesel pickup nor are the brakes on the f150 as large as an f250 .
sure that f150 is flashy and it is an easy sell to your wife but it still is not as capable as any f250 or 2500 when towing .
leather seats , navigation , sunroof found on the f150 are nice for sure .
but if your trailer is 7000 # like mine , it just plain tows better with an f250 or 2500 , especially with a diesel .
although he was using 2nd gear in his late model 1 /2 ton and slow speeds going uphill , that was not the issue .
going downhill he was riding the brakes more than he wanted to even though he was using engine braking . the drum brakes on the trailer were toast after halfway down .
one thing the fancy smancy f150 ecoboost do not have is the compression braking of any diesel pickup nor are the brakes on the f150 as large as an f250 .
sure that f150 is flashy and it is an easy sell to your wife but it still is not as capable as any f250 or 2500 when towing .
leather seats , navigation , sunroof found on the f150 are nice for sure .
but if your trailer is 7000 # like mine , it just plain tows better with an f250 or 2500 , especially with a diesel .
