And went from an '07 F150 XLT with 5.4L V8 to a 2012 F150 XLT SuperCrew 4x4, MaxTow, with the Ecoboost. After test driving several models and engine combos, much research, and running the weight numbers of the larger TT we plan to purchase early next year, it was an easy decision for me. The sheer power, coupled with the fuel economy of the Ecoboost, quite literally blew me away. After putting 150 miles on it this weekend, all I can say is wow! I just can't stop smiling. I am definitely looking forward to my first tow!
Brad ('68), Sandy ('71), Amber (shephard), Niko (shiba inu)
I fully agree M GO BLUE. I ran all my numbers prior to purchasing the new TV. Although our plans are to go with a larger TT, we are not going too crazy on the size upgrade. The TT we are looking at has a max GVWR of 8600. The payload of the new F150 (with maxtow package) is 1,870#, with a tow rating of 11,100#. We are on a seasonal site now days, so my towing will mainly consist of taking the camper to/from its covered winter storage location to the CG.
BradinOhio wrote: I fully agree M GO BLUE. I ran all my numbers prior to purchasing the new TV. Although our plans are to go with a larger TT, we are not going too crazy on the size upgrade. The TT we are looking at has a max GVWR of 8600. The payload of the new F150 (with maxtow package) is 1,870#, with a tow rating of 11,100#. We are on a seasonal site now days, so my towing will mainly consist of taking the camper to/from its covered winter storage location to the CG.
Good to see you already knew that...some don't realize that (same thing happened when the Hemi engine came out)...
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After test driving several models and engine combos, much research, and running the weight numbers of the larger TT we plan to purchase early next year, it was an easy decision for me. The sheer power, coupled with the fuel economy of the Ecoboost, quite literally blew me away. After putting 150 miles on it this weekend, all I can say is wow! I just can't stop smiling. I am definitely looking forward to my first tow!
