please help me decide...
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2017
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Hello.
I have been researching for quite some time on which truck to buy. I feel confident that the F150 is the direction I want to go, however, I have a few things I was hoping someone on here could help me decide if what I am looking to purchase will suit my needs.
First, a little background. I currently drive a 2009 Honda Ridgeline and love it. But I purchased a camper last year that was approaching the max of 5000lbs for the Ridgeline towing capacity. So I feel I need to go with something bigger.
So now to my questions...
I'm still debating between the Crew and Super Cab. We are a family of 4 and both my children are young at the moment. My wife has a CRV which is our normal family car but when I tow the camper and UTV the truck will be used. I'm personally leaning towards the Super Cab for financial reasons.
I only bring that up to provide more information on my next question. I have read a lot, including a 15 page thread, on the 2.7 vs 3.5 debate. I am leaning towards the 2.7 as I don't feel my towing needs require the 3.5. What is considered "heavy towing" that would push me to need the 3.5? Fuel economy is a desire but I would like some power to have fun. I test drove a 2.7 and I could see my fun being had with the "sport mode". The truck I am considering has the 3.55 "regular axle". That is what the window sticker says. Is that a positive or negative versus the limited slip axle? Bottom line I guess is will the 2.7 ecoboost with regular 3.55 axle sufficiently tow my camper?
Lastly, is there anything I may not be considering that I should inquire about?
I appreciate any comments.
Thanks
I have been researching for quite some time on which truck to buy. I feel confident that the F150 is the direction I want to go, however, I have a few things I was hoping someone on here could help me decide if what I am looking to purchase will suit my needs.
First, a little background. I currently drive a 2009 Honda Ridgeline and love it. But I purchased a camper last year that was approaching the max of 5000lbs for the Ridgeline towing capacity. So I feel I need to go with something bigger.
So now to my questions...
I'm still debating between the Crew and Super Cab. We are a family of 4 and both my children are young at the moment. My wife has a CRV which is our normal family car but when I tow the camper and UTV the truck will be used. I'm personally leaning towards the Super Cab for financial reasons.
I only bring that up to provide more information on my next question. I have read a lot, including a 15 page thread, on the 2.7 vs 3.5 debate. I am leaning towards the 2.7 as I don't feel my towing needs require the 3.5. What is considered "heavy towing" that would push me to need the 3.5? Fuel economy is a desire but I would like some power to have fun. I test drove a 2.7 and I could see my fun being had with the "sport mode". The truck I am considering has the 3.55 "regular axle". That is what the window sticker says. Is that a positive or negative versus the limited slip axle? Bottom line I guess is will the 2.7 ecoboost with regular 3.55 axle sufficiently tow my camper?
Lastly, is there anything I may not be considering that I should inquire about?
I appreciate any comments.
Thanks
Airstreamer
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 468
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From: Texas
The tow package is more than worth if it you're going to be towing a 5k-lb trailer in the summertime. The extra transmission cooling and pre-wire for a 7-pin connector are useful. I think the extra stabilizer is a good idea as well. I have an F150 primarily because I tow our Airstream whenever I get the chance, so those tow-oriented items are important to me. Personally, if I'd ordered a 2.7 I would've gone with the 2.7 Payload Package (which requires the Tow Package) but I realize it's cheap for me to spend your money. 
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