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Re: Towing 2016 F150 with Ford V10
Hi Mike, Thanks for the input. I too originally wanted to go with a lighter/smaller pick-up (looked at the GMC Canyon/Chevy Colorado), but I need to be able to carry six passengers, and I use the truck to haul hay, firewood, sheep, etc, so needed something a bit bigger. The new lighter weight aluminum F150 with the Ecoboost 2.7L V6 seems to fit the bill. Yes, I did factor in the weight of the tow bar (35 lbs) as well as the weight of options and accessories. Although I will be weighing the truck to verify, right now I'm at about 4850 lbs and about 500 lbs under the GCVWR. Amando353Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing 2016 F150 with Ford V10
Thank you everyone for your responses. Since I know I will be close to my limits, I will be careful about what I load in the truck. For example, I will be putting in aluminum running boards and an aluminum tonneau cover and will be traveling with close to an empty tank of gas (which saves about 140 pounds). I also plan to weigh the truck in it's toad configuration to make sure I'm OK with the weight. Any additional input would be greatly appreciated!352Views0likes0CommentsTowing 2016 F150 with Ford V10
Would like to know if anyone out there has experience with towing a 2016 Ford F150 with a motorhome equipped with the Ford F53 chassis (V10 gas engine), and the 5000 pound capacity hitch. I am considering such a set-up and have checked all the parameters and everything appears to be OK. Weight of the truck is about 4700 lbs.,and I am under the GCVWR of 26,000 pounds. I currently tow a Ford Focus and can barely tell it is back there. I would expect some issues going up steep grades and a degradation in gas mileage. Has anybody seen any other issues? Thanks!2.9KViews0likes6Comments
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