2018 F150 vs 2017 f250
04-29-2018, 02:58 PM
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2018 F150 vs 2017 f250
Looking at getting new truck option 1 2018 F150 xlt 302a with 3.5 and max tow package , option 2. 2017 f250 larait base with 3.73 . Truck will be used to tow a 25ft boat about 9500lbs , 22ft enclosed cargo trailer and a 7x16 dump trailer. Total trailer is less then 2000 miles a year, rest of time truck is daily driver . Look to hear how has had both andwhat best option is
04-29-2018, 05:51 PM
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With the heavy boat I would look at the SD, and if its gas, consider 13 MPG as a DD. The F150 should have no issues with the heavy boat, but might with the cargo trailer depending on how heavy it is. I would think with those trailer options I would look for a truck that has at least 2000+ pounds payload to be comfortable.
04-29-2018, 08:18 PM
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I traded my 17 superduty diesel for a 18 fx4 302a max tow with sport pkg and 20" wheels. I have been very happy with the truck. I tow a 28' camper, and got the sd so we could upgrade to a 5th wheel. We decided on a new house instead and the sd was just to much, cost more than my house and got about 15.5 mpg with the diesel. I am getting about 3 mpg better and ride and parking are better.
04-29-2018, 11:17 PM
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In my opinion 9500lbs is F250 territory hands down. Regardless of what any 1/2t pickup is rated to haul that is just more than I would be comfortable with and I would stress myself out every time I towed.
I have an 2017 F150 SCab, and granted it doesn’t have a heavy payload package and only 3.55 gears, but every time I drive my father 2017 F350 regular cab (gas) I quickly realize what each truck is truly built to do. Hook up his 6500lb camper and it becomes blatantly obvious.
As for a daily driver it gets a little tougher. That F350 is a beast and fun to drive but my truck feels like a sports car in comparison.
Decisions, decisions.
I have an 2017 F150 SCab, and granted it doesn’t have a heavy payload package and only 3.55 gears, but every time I drive my father 2017 F350 regular cab (gas) I quickly realize what each truck is truly built to do. Hook up his 6500lb camper and it becomes blatantly obvious.
As for a daily driver it gets a little tougher. That F350 is a beast and fun to drive but my truck feels like a sports car in comparison.
Decisions, decisions.
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04-30-2018, 03:49 AM
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Looking at getting new truck option 1 2018 F150 xlt 302a with 3.5 and max tow package , option 2. 2017 f250 larait base with 3.73 . Truck will be used to tow a 25ft boat about 9500lbs , 22ft enclosed cargo trailer and a 7x16 dump trailer. Total trailer is less then 2000 miles a year, rest of time truck is daily driver . Look to hear how has had both andwhat best option is
04-30-2018, 11:13 AM
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With that boat, F250.
Boats have light tongue weights and are aerodynamic, but long drives, hills and pulling out of the water are big issues. My 2.7 pulls a 7500lb boat+trailer combo twice a year no problem, but there's no way I'd want to pull an extra 2000 lbs, even if it was a 3.5 EB...
The alternative if you tow it so little, is to get your F-150, and pick up and old used F250 or 350. Doesn't have to be fancy, just something that'll pull what you need when you need it since it's not that often. Then you can have your nice F-150 daily that will ride nice and be easy on gas as opposed to driving a 250 fulltime.
Boats have light tongue weights and are aerodynamic, but long drives, hills and pulling out of the water are big issues. My 2.7 pulls a 7500lb boat+trailer combo twice a year no problem, but there's no way I'd want to pull an extra 2000 lbs, even if it was a 3.5 EB...
The alternative if you tow it so little, is to get your F-150, and pick up and old used F250 or 350. Doesn't have to be fancy, just something that'll pull what you need when you need it since it's not that often. Then you can have your nice F-150 daily that will ride nice and be easy on gas as opposed to driving a 250 fulltime.
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04-30-2018, 11:45 AM
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I had same decision. I chose to order an F150 HDPP instead of the 2017 F250 6.7. It tows my 27' 8000 lb toy hauler easily and safely. I also tow a 2500lb enclosed trailer and I don't even know it's back there. I don't tow a boat that size though - that might tip it in favor of the F250 diesel.
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04-30-2018, 12:08 PM
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That boat is definitely 250 territory but if combined you're only doing 2000 miles with the other trailers i dont think that calls for a 250. DD'ing a 250 is doable but why sacrifice the daily comforts of a half ton if you dont really have to
