View Poll Results: Which truck are you picking?
XL STX Sport Appearance
4
8.16%
XLT Sport Appearance
19
38.78%
Lariat Sport Appearance
26
53.06%
Voters: 49. You may not vote on this poll
Which will win?
Thread Starter
5 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 518
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From: Upstate NY
The real question is what's your budget? There could be like a $10K+ difference between the trim levels. I chose the STX because it's a killer value, and dealers seem to be more willing to deal on them (I'm getting roughly $8K off MSRP on mine). The only real benefits that I saw to upgrading to the XLT was the giant infotainment screen (and stereo upgrade options) and color-matched handles and mirrors, but coming from a 2013 Pilot I'm more than happy with the 8" screen, and I don't really mind the black handles. I prefer the column shifter, can live without a leather-wrapped wheel, don't need power seats because I'm done growing, don't mind turning a physical key, and I really like the STX interior material. And with stickers in the mid to upper $40Ks, the STX is now more expensive than the fully loaded XLT I bought new the last time around and it's certainly no penalty box. I couldn't believe the stuff that comes standard on it.
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Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 328
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From: York, PA
Lease is up in a few months and I'm trying to figure out which way I should go. This poll has 3 different builds, similar options but different trims. Which way would you go? Would love to hear reasoning behind each option.
Typical uses:
Camping (travel trailer or potentially 5th wheel)
Lowes / Home Depot trips
Maple Syrup (payloads over 1600 lbs)
Family transport - we have adult friends and the supercab just wasn't cutting it.
Firewood
XL STX Appearance: https://shop.ford.com/build/f150/#/c...1S.18B.SS6.%5D
XLT Sport Appearance:https://shop.ford.com/build/f150/?in...IL.53A.SS6.%5D
Lariat Sport Appearance: https://shop.ford.com/build/f150/?in...3A.18S.SS6.%5D
Typical uses:
Camping (travel trailer or potentially 5th wheel)
Lowes / Home Depot trips
Maple Syrup (payloads over 1600 lbs)
Family transport - we have adult friends and the supercab just wasn't cutting it.
Firewood
XL STX Appearance: https://shop.ford.com/build/f150/#/c...1S.18B.SS6.%5D
XLT Sport Appearance:https://shop.ford.com/build/f150/?in...IL.53A.SS6.%5D
Lariat Sport Appearance: https://shop.ford.com/build/f150/?in...3A.18S.SS6.%5D
Thread Starter
5 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 518
Likes: 333
From: Upstate NY
Yes we have a 275 gallon tote we use to collect sap. We routinely collect roughly 150-200 gallons in one trip so I've had over 1600 in the back. Only happens a few times in the spring.
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Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 859
Likes: 470
From: Pittsburgh, PA
1600 lbs is going to put you very close to the payload capacity of most non-HDPP F150s. 1900 lbs payload is a reasonable expectation if you have HD everything else.
One tank of syrup and two normally sized 150-lb humans will put you right at the payload limit. If this is a rare occurrence, the non-HDPP should be fine as long as you get the 7050 or 7150 GVWR. Anything less and you will be exceeding payload.
If you routinely carry that much weight or have expectations of carrying more (e.g., tank of syrup with two husky 300 lbs dudes or syrup with a bunch of tools) you might want to consider the HDPP. The HDPP will add 700-800 lbs of payload over the top non-HDPP models, so that 1900 lbs capacity can now be as much as 2600-2700. HDPP GVWR is usually 7850 lbs.
Be sure to review the BBAS payload guide in detail to make sure you’re getting at least 7050 or 7150 GVWR with whatever build you get.
https://madocumentupload.marketingas...19351&v5=False
One tank of syrup and two normally sized 150-lb humans will put you right at the payload limit. If this is a rare occurrence, the non-HDPP should be fine as long as you get the 7050 or 7150 GVWR. Anything less and you will be exceeding payload.
If you routinely carry that much weight or have expectations of carrying more (e.g., tank of syrup with two husky 300 lbs dudes or syrup with a bunch of tools) you might want to consider the HDPP. The HDPP will add 700-800 lbs of payload over the top non-HDPP models, so that 1900 lbs capacity can now be as much as 2600-2700. HDPP GVWR is usually 7850 lbs.
Be sure to review the BBAS payload guide in detail to make sure you’re getting at least 7050 or 7150 GVWR with whatever build you get.
https://madocumentupload.marketingas...19351&v5=False
Last edited by Steel City 07; May 6, 2021 at 12:49 PM.