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I had similar issues with my f150. Mine was not an HD and I was near my weight limits. I never got it sorted out and after a scary drive upgraded to a 3/4 ton. I haven't had a problem since. I see and talk with so many people towing with f150s that have no problems, but from time to time talk with people who have had the same issue you and I experienced. Unfortunately non of them figured it out. Hopefully you will be the one who finds the answer. My best uneducated guess is that it has something to do with the truck's suspension. Good luck208Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need to rent a tow vehicle.
Bedlam wrote: I know a lot guys that rent a box van or truck to tow a travel trailer and put their toys in the box. Whether this is part of the contract is an unknown by me but very common usage with people that have off road toys and no toy hauler. I've seen U-Haul box trucks towing TT'S at several campgrounds, and even had a friend rent one to get his TT home after a breakdown.626Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2014 f150 max trailer pkg
dougk53 wrote: For comparison sake I have a 14 Screw, 3.5 Ecoboost XLT 6.5 bed. Xlt comes in many configurations. Mine has power driver seat, power pedals, chrome package, chrome steps, 20 inch tires, tailgate step, backup camera, rear power slider window and linex spray in bedliner. Also Max Tow with power tow mirrors and 3.73 E-Locker rear. Gvwr is 7700#. Payload is 1735#. Buyout at 36 month lease end is 26K. Tow a 7700# TT with a tongue weight of 835#. Tows like a baby diesel due to torque at low rpm and the adaptive learning transmission has learned my towing methods and downshifts before I do. Got this truck because DW had 2 spinal surgeries and was in line for a 3rd and this truck is very comfortable. Had an older GMC 2500 with 6.0 and 4.10 gears and the Eco is far superior in all categories. Hope this helps. Good luck. Doug Mine was very similar, with slightly more payload capacity. I loved the 3.5 Ecoboost, the problem was the lack of payload. With the 835 pounds of tongue weight there isn't much left for people and gear. In my case, even traveling light left me with less than 150 pounds of payload left. If I were in the market again, I'd look for an F150 with the max payload option, that would work great!504Views0likes0CommentsRe: Just getting started
Check with your local Ford dealer about having a factory brake controller installed. If I remember correctly the installed prices is around $300. With the factory controller you will get the benefit of your trucks built in anti say system. The built in anti say system is not a replacement for a good WDH, but will help if you run into problems. Also, be aware of over loading your truck with other items. The load capacity on F150's range greatly and you can easily reach your trucks rated limits. Power wise you likely won't have any issues. Enjoy the trip home.482Views0likes0CommentsRe: New Trailer - F150 Ecoboost Towable?
tomkaren13 wrote: What I would say it is close to over comfortable weight in my opinion. Just watch how full the tanks are. water can add weight quickly. I'd watch your numbers closely. How much water you carry can make a big difference. I mostly dry camp, so not filling the fresh water tank is not an option for me. My trailer is a bit lighter, but when I had my F150 close to within 150 pounds of is listed capacity I could really feel it. The truck had plenty of power but the light weight truck and trailer were blown allover the road by anything that passed. I do think a better WDH may have helped, but my kids aren't getting any smaller and needed to fully load the truck and TT, so I move up to a 3/4 ton. Towing is mow must safer and more enjoyable for me. just something to think about. Have fun and be safe.575Views0likes0CommentsRe: clip on mirrors?
BarneyS wrote: I used the CIPA slip-on mirrors on one of my trucks for years and never had a problem with them. They did not vibrate, were easy to put on and remove, and gave me a decent view to the rear of my trailer. Barney x2 I used the CIPA mirrors when I had a F150, they worked great with no vibration.647Views0likes0CommentsWDH Bars Close to Max Rating
I have a Husky Centerline WDH with 600-800 pound rated spring bars. I'm not fully loaded but at 14 percent tongue weight I'm just 40 pounds under my 800 pound max rating and will likely exceed that fully loaded with fresh water. Should I upgraded to bars rated at 800-1200 pounds? I don't want to make it too stiff, but want to be safe and keep the bars working correctly.1.2KViews0likes3CommentsRe: Need more help with tow vehicle/truck trade/purchase!?
riven1950 wrote: We are towing 6000lbs +/- with a 2013 f150 CC Eco. Tows just fine. 25' box / 28' overall. Problem you may have ( depending on family size ) could be with payload unless you get max version. We do not have that version but there are only 2 of us. We travel pretty light but are still close to our max payload with us and 2 kayaks. The f150 Eco is a good tow vehicle for light weight trailers, but as said above look for one with the max payload package. The Eco Boost pulls well, but in my experience with them,the lite weight trucks doesn't handle well when you start pushing their limits. If you decided to look at the F150, be sure to check door stickers, I've seen them listed with as little as 1,500 pound payload capacities.449Views0likes0CommentsRe: Aux. Fuel Tank
Does anyone have suggestions for auxiliary takes for gassers? I've been told there are a lot of options for diesel rigs, but none for gassers. I didn't like the one a local after market dealer recommended because it was a transfer system and would not integrate with the trucks fuel system. He said gas auxiliary tanks can't integrate because they aren't approved because of fuel transportation safety regulations.395Views0likes0CommentsRe: Considering a New Tow Vehicle
1/2 ton sounds like it would do fine with what you have now, but if you plan to get a larger TT, I would look closely at the capacity of the truck you plan to buy. I loved my F150, the ecoboost was more than enough to tow my 5500 pound TT, but within a family of four, I was with 130 pounds of my maximum cargo capacity and even with a properly setup WDH it didn't feel safe. The good news is that you can get F150's in a wide range of cargo capacities, so if you go that route look closely and know your numbers when you shop. I upgraded to a 3/4 ton for safety and the prospect of a larger future TT. I'm not the weight police, I just speak from experience.215Views0likes0Comments
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