Velosprout

I disagree with your premise of a lighter truck having disadvantages. Let's do the math. Two trucks, both with the same suspension. Both have a GVWR of 7000 pounds. One has a dry weight of 5000 pounds and 2000 pounds of cargo. One has a tare of 6200 pounds and 800 pounds of cargo. Both trucks should handle identically, because they have the same weight on the same suspension. Both should get the same mileage while loaded. Both should handle the same in a cross-wind. However, the lighter truck has more capacity to haul toys or tools. A lower weight truck with the same (or better, in the case of Heavy Duty Payload Package) suspension is a more useful truck, and will get better mileage when driving empty.

You used to be able to attach your CB microphone and Hula Girl to your dashboard with a magnet. Steel is the technology of the Model T, and new materials and processes (including plastic composites, electronics, fuel injection and aluminum) have made your truck get three to four times the gas mileage, last three times as long, and be much more comfortable than the trucks that you and I purchased in the 1970's. Aluminum alloys, carbon fibers, newer (plastic) composites, will continue to make improvements, and I have no superstition against taking advantage of the new technology.

I agree that the "best in class payload and towing" advertising refers to the most capable F150, (Heavy Duty Payload Package) and none have yet been available for 2015 and 2016. But, buying the wrong vehicle for the job is not the fault of Ford, but the responsibility of the buyer to perform their due diligence before purchase.

MrGame

There's nothing wrong with the aluminum body, or the truck for that matter. It doesn't work as well for my needs as my old 2013 and I'll be going to a 3/4 ton for safety, but I'll still have (and love) the '15 for a DD for another year and change. If you stay within the trucks limits, it's excellent. It's limits are just a bit lower than the outstanding 11-14 in my opinion.

brulaz

The 2015 F250 and F350 axles are the same.
The suspension is different, but I understand that if you get a 2015 F250 with Snow Plow prep and Camper pkg, the truck is identical to a 2015 F350 except the labels.

There's a recent discussion of this on RV.NET starting on the 2nd page with JIMNLN's posts.
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fu...494/page/2.cfm

MrGame

Yeah there really isn't much difference between the two at all. 4" rear block and a label.

brulaz

Apparently in 2015 you even get the 4" blocks with (I think) the F250 Camper Package. See the last post in that link I gave above.

flatlander_summit

If you have a trailer hooked behind you everyday a F350 is the way to go, but when you're empty you can clearly tell the difference between a 250 and 350 in ride. If you're pulling on the weekends only for recreation I don't think I would want to sacrifice the ride.


I pull about 20% of my miles and traded my 13 F150 Platinum 4x4 EB with 3:55s for a 16 Platinum 4x4, 6.7 with 3:55s. I am giving up a little bit of ride comfort and don't get the panoramic moonroof, 360 camera, or the trailer park assist, but I know I'm going to be happy sacrificing a few creature comforts. My dad runs a 12 KR F250 6.7 and the mileage is comparable with the 3.5 EB, but the ride is a bit more rough. I wasn't afraid to hook anything behind the EB, I thought there was enough pickup there to pull anything I wanted to. I pulled a 7x29 inline snowmobile trailer loaded with 4 mountain sleds and gear and the EB handled it fine, but there is no comparison in how much better the F250 handles the same trailer.

Highway7

Towing with the new 150 has a lot to do with setting up the trailer and balancing the weight. I tow with our 150 and our 15 gmc 2500. Of course the gmc pulling is much easier than the f150 , but I think our 15 150 tows great! I traded in our 14 platinum for our 15 150.. I def. Think the 15 tows much better

Btw. That is 9,500 lbs of cardboard + Trailer (2700lbs)

MrGame

Quick update, I know it's poo-poo around these parts but I'm considering an 06 GMC 2500HD with 59K on the clock. The car I race has an LS powertrain so any spare parts I carry along for my motor will be identical, plus I'm very familiar with the engine and transmission. Anyone ever tow with this combo? Towing capacity is only up a few hundred pounds but Payload goes up by about 1,000

smurfs_of_war

Beyond the numbers game that would be far superior to any half ton. Lots of GM 6.0s on the towing boards and on the road. They are stout platforms. That's a no brainer to me if it suits your needs especially with your familiarity with the drivetrain.

Wannafbody

My dad has an 08 6.0 Chevy 2500 HD and the transmission shifting is very sluggish as it always wants to hold the higher gear for gas mielage. Either add a tuner or run it in manual mode for better performance.