2015 3.5L Eco Towing Capability/Experience
12-18-2015, 08:47 PM
#11
Opinionated Blowhard
Nope, a lighter 5th wheel could be towed successfully with a Heavy Duty Payload Package F150 and within specs. I was just looking at a used 2014 XLT F150 online with 2287 payload on the yellow door sticker. That being said, I would personally want a F250 if I was regularly towing a 5th wheel.
12-18-2015, 09:16 PM
#12
Senior Member
Ranger and a 5th wheel dude. (sarcasm)
Edit - hold my beer and watch this.
Last edited by homeskizzle; 12-18-2015 at 09:31 PM.
12-19-2015, 07:25 AM
#13
Senior Member
My 2011 SCab is 2027# on the yellow sticker. And its an FX2 not an XLT.
The 2015s will be maybe 300# lighter making up for his being a 4x4, not a 4x2 like mine.
The problem he may have is with the rear GAWR. With a fifth wheel all the weight is on the rear axle. There's no WDH transfering some weight back to the trailer. Even with my WDH, I'm under GVWR but over rear GAWR a couple of percent.
But the 2015's might a bit more room on the rear GAWR, dunno.
Last edited by brulaz; 12-19-2015 at 07:27 AM.
12-21-2015, 03:25 AM
#14
Senior Member
Ignorance is bliss!
I wonder how many weight ***** miss out on fun because if all the stressing about every nut and bolt weight?
I see tons of happy, probably overloaded (according to sticker) set ups and they are happy as anything!
I just feel some days I were just ignorant to what I truly know! Lol
I wonder how many weight ***** miss out on fun because if all the stressing about every nut and bolt weight?
I see tons of happy, probably overloaded (according to sticker) set ups and they are happy as anything!
I just feel some days I were just ignorant to what I truly know! Lol
12-21-2015, 03:02 PM
#15
Senior Member/Vietnam Vet
I towed my 10K GVWR fiver for 3 full seasons and 12,000 miles with my 2011 Ecoboost Max Tow with no issue. I added Supersprings and Bilstein shocks to simulate the HD payload as best I could. I traded this spring at 70,000 miles for an F350 because I want a bigger fiver eventually. Other than power, I really don't feel much difference. Both handle well and stop well and have the power for the job. The 6.7L just has more of that power.
You may want to get E-rated LT tires for better handling, put I towed with the P tires aired to 44 lbs.
http://fifthwheelst.com/2015-half-ton-truck-towing.html
You may want to get E-rated LT tires for better handling, put I towed with the P tires aired to 44 lbs.
http://fifthwheelst.com/2015-half-ton-truck-towing.html
Last edited by SkiSmuggs; 12-21-2015 at 03:07 PM.
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12-30-2015, 07:23 PM
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My 2015 3.5 eco screw, 4x4, shortbed has 2,007 pounds on that sticker. I think the aluminum body has increased the payload on the 2015 F150's.
I can't thank y'all enough for the info. on here, I'm gonna tow with my truck and I think I have a good handle on what it'll do.
The 10,700 pound towing capacity posted up by Ford is a bit misleading to say the least.
My 2015 3.5 eco screw, 4x4, shortbed has 2,007 pounds on that sticker. I think the aluminum body has increased the payload on the 2015 F150's. I can't thank y'all enough for the info. on here, I'm gonna tow with my truck and I think I have a good handle on what it'll do.
The 10,700 pound towing capacity posted up by Ford is a bit misleading to say the least.
12-30-2015, 07:39 PM
#17
Senior Member
My first post My 2015 3.5 eco screw, 4x4, shortbed has 2,007 pounds on that sticker. I think the aluminum body has increased the payload on the 2015 F150's.
I can't thank y'all enough for the info. on here, I'm gonna tow with my truck and I think I have a good handle on what it'll do.
The 10,700 pound towing capacity posted up by Ford is a bit misleading to say the least.
My 2015 3.5 eco screw, 4x4, shortbed has 2,007 pounds on that sticker. I think the aluminum body has increased the payload on the 2015 F150's. I can't thank y'all enough for the info. on here, I'm gonna tow with my truck and I think I have a good handle on what it'll do.
The 10,700 pound towing capacity posted up by Ford is a bit misleading to say the least.
12-31-2015, 08:18 AM
#18
Senior Member
My first post My 2015 3.5 eco screw, 4x4, shortbed has 2,007 pounds on that sticker. I think the aluminum body has increased the payload on the 2015 F150's.
I can't thank y'all enough for the info. on here, I'm gonna tow with my truck and I think I have a good handle on what it'll do.
The 10,700 pound towing capacity posted up by Ford is a bit misleading to say the least.
My 2015 3.5 eco screw, 4x4, shortbed has 2,007 pounds on that sticker. I think the aluminum body has increased the payload on the 2015 F150's. I can't thank y'all enough for the info. on here, I'm gonna tow with my truck and I think I have a good handle on what it'll do.
The 10,700 pound towing capacity posted up by Ford is a bit misleading to say the least.
That is a nice payload for a 4x4 SCrew.
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If you ever get a chance to weigh it empty, axle by axle, would be interesting to know how much weight is on the rear axle compared to the rear GAWR.
01-17-2016, 01:34 PM
#19
I have a 2015 XLT Supercab with the 3.5L EcoBoost that is rated (according to my read of the literature) to have a 10,500 lb towing capability.
I am thinking of getting a smaller fifth wheel. The models I am looking at have dry weights of 8,000 to 8,500 lb and recommended carry weights that total the load up to somewhere in the 10,000-10,500 range.
I would like people's opinions on whether the Ford spec means that the truck can REASONABLY handle a tow that close to the limit, or whether it would be a "teeth on edge" experience that would significantly strain the truck and me.
I am thinking of getting a smaller fifth wheel. The models I am looking at have dry weights of 8,000 to 8,500 lb and recommended carry weights that total the load up to somewhere in the 10,000-10,500 range.
I would like people's opinions on whether the Ford spec means that the truck can REASONABLY handle a tow that close to the limit, or whether it would be a "teeth on edge" experience that would significantly strain the truck and me.
01-17-2016, 03:24 PM
#20
Senior Member
I think it can handle the tow as I have hauled 7k across the country on my move. Where you will find the most trouble is going down hills and not burning you brakes or transmission up. Out here in Wyoming I can haul pretty good with my F150, but going down the mountain with even 4K is tough and requires a lot of finesse.
Never a downhill problem on the Interstates or higher speed roads.
But when going down a windy 35mph mountain trail, I'm either in first gear screaming at 4-5K rpm, or smelling the stink of my truck and trailer brakes.
Luckily it doesn't happen that often, but still it's something I'll bear in mind when choosing the next truck.