Nighthawk87

I'm thinking about switching to a super duty. Mostly because of payload and longevity worries.

I tow a 7200 loaded TT about once per month. Long trips are about 600 miles each way over mountainous California. I currently have a 2016 F150 w/2.7 payload package tow mirrors 3.73 gears. Truck does great. I love it during my 70 mile round trip commute everyday. I like getting 20mpg+.

I worry about the ride of an f250 but would feel a lot better with it towing knowing it was built better to do the towing that I do. I also feel like it would be a lot more stable. My truck bounces when I tow. I've adjusted a lot but can't seem to figure it out. It's not bad and is tolerable but I feel like the f250 would be better.

I also would like to get a small canoe to place on the truck and would like to be able to take firewood with me instead of paying $5 bundle when I get there. All that adds to payload that I really should put on my F150 since I already have 3 kids in car seats plus my wife and everyone's bike when I go.

I'm towing at my limits once per month and it's ok. It's not a walk in the park but I do wonder.....

Thoughts? Sorry for rambling.

whomrig

Hi
have you driven an F-250 yet to see the ride quality? In reading your post, it seems to me you may be heading towards the F-250. Sounds to me like you need to decide on mpg over towing capacity/longevity.

Nighthawk87

I have driven it. It's a harsher ride for sure but I kind of like the ride.

whomrig

ok....so F-250 coming soon?

Nighthawk87

Lol. I wish I think but the next question is diesel vs gas...

whomrig

yes.....diesel for towing and longevity
though I don't know much about the new 6.2L gas engine yet

acdii

Well the 2.7 is not made to tow that much weight, and I bet if you were to get a 154" 3.5 EB F150 you will find it handles the trailer nicely.

I had to replace my 14 F150 due to a wreck and checked out Superduties, and I have a 120 mile RT daily drive. The SD would not have been a good choice, the ride would wear on my eventually. I ued to have an F350 Dually screw with 8' bed, and that truck rode nice because it was so big with a heavy diesel up front, but that is not a truck I can afford to drive every day, 6 tires wearing, changing 4 gallons of oil and expensive filters every 5K adds up quickly.

If you go the diesel route, and you would be crazy not to, just keep in mind that diesel uses a lot of oil every 5 or 7K(what is the interval now?), and diesel fuel is also more expensive, at least by me its nearly 50 cents a gallon more.

Nighthawk87

Thanks but I disagree on the 2.7 not meant to tow that much. First, based on fords ratings it is. Second, the engine is not the issue. The wheelbase you mention would certainly help though. Again it's living with that long of a truck that is an issue as an f250 would be.

acdii

Well it could tow 7700 pounds provided you have a 1800# payload as 13% tongue weight would be at 1000#. Also a poorly setup WDH can cause bouncing on the heaviest truck.

Before dropping big bucks on an SD, give your setup a weigh in at the scales fully loaded and see if you can do some adjustments to the setup. Maybe a simple adjustment to the WDH is all it needs.

ecobeest

I went through the same process. It was agonizing. I went from my ecobeast (2012 F150HD) to my current 2016 F350 PSD. Right from the get go, the ride is stiff and rough. Add about 800 lbs in the bed and it softens quite nicely (luckily my generator, hitch and other misc stuff make that up). Apart from that I've notice little different when not towing. When towing; well it's a BEAST. Once you haul with an oil burner you'll not look back.


My slice would be, why look F250? If you are going to make the jump; do it. Go in with both feet and go F350.