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Re: towing with 1/2 ton towable trailer.
rhagfo wrote: Shadow_Grey wrote: Been doing it for over 4 years now. 2011 F150 with Ecoboost and 2013 Cougar X-Lite RES29...Been all over the Midwest and East Coast with over 17,000 miles towing and NO problems...consistently +10 mph running down the highways... I really hope that is a typo and it is +10 MPG, not putting along at 10 mph! :h Yep...meant to be MPG...505Views0likes0CommentsRe: f150 versus f250
rhagfo wrote: TyroneandGladys wrote: What is the advantage/disadvantage of a f250 over a f150 if the drivetrain are the same and the tow capacity on both 15,000lbs? Would be used to pull a 27 foot travel trailer not a 5th wheel. Thanks What 150 has a tow capacity of 15,000#?? Let's start a list. Bigger Stronger frame. Bigger Brakes. Bigger axles (you can't get the same running gear in a 150 as a 250 period).! Bigger axles (Full floating NOT semi Floating) this is more bearing surface, and the axle only turns the wheel, the spindle of the axle carries the load. Keep in mind a 150 Max/Max is just that the Max 150, the 250 is a derated 350! Just because the truck looks big, doesn't mean it is big where it counts! Not enough payload to carry either hitch weight. I can't imagine the thrill of towing 15,000# with a 150! :B Many 150's should be able to tow a 27' TT. It sounds like the 15,000# you are referring to is GCVWR (Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating) this is the total weight of the TV and the TT. Seems we have had this conversation/discussion before... With over 12,000 miles towing my camper and were still waiting for the frame to bend and axles to fall out from under this truck, plus the brakes are larger than your 2001 Dodge. Look it up as they are also electronically controlled disk too. E rated tires all way around including the trailer and no problems at all...not picking a fight just letting you know the F150 can be a very capable truck. Would a properly F250 or 350 be better...no doubt, yes, but the F150 is leaps and bounds better than ANY 15 year old 2500/F250...I know I had a diesel F250.305Views0likes0CommentsRe: F150 ecoboost towing
I have been towing our current camper around the country for over 12,000 miles and am very impressed every time we go out. It does everything we ask of it and delivers impressive MPG while doing it. Gotta run with some dogs too so it has to keep up with them...373Views0likes0Comments
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