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11-15-2019, 04:08 PM #1
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Imagine 2250RK tow vehicle
This may sound like a silly question / situation to some but I’ll give it a try anyway.
My tow vehicle is a 2018 F150 XLT, Supercrew, 2WD, 5.0L V8, Trailer Tow Pkg,
20” wheels, 36 Gal tank, 10 spd trans, 6800 GVWR. Curt model 17500 WDH with
Integrated sway bars.
Background: Untill a few months ago I towed a 30 ft Heartland Pioneer 2500RL that maxed out at
7,000lbs full. I pulled it at 6800 lbs for about 18 months, 3 of which were consecutive with no issues.
However, I’ve often wondered if I should have purchased the same TV but in the 4wd version.
I have experienced only typical sway (passing large 18 wheelers),etc.
It simply seems that the 4wd chassis and associated parts would provide a more sturdy ride and
provide some additional peace of mind considering I see very few 2WD TV’s relative to 4wd models
causing me to rethink my purchasing choice. My pick up from a dead stop and acceleration to highway
speed seems very safe and “normal” (merging, etc) considering the fact that I have nothing to compare
It to.
I’ve also been pulling our new Imagine 2250RK for a few months now at 6000 lbs per local CAT scale
with no issues.
Would appreciate any input, experiences, observations, etc. Thanks in advance.
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11-18-2019, 07:55 AM #2
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Yes, I believe 4WD is preferred by a majority for the reasons you stated. You can go even further and add the off-road package... FX4, Z71, TRD, etc... but by doing so will lower your payload capacity.
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11-18-2019, 08:09 AM #3
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Yes, 4WD lowers your payload 100-200#. Living in the Northeast 4WD is a given, even my wife has a AWD Subaru. 4WD will not improve your ride but I have used it getting out of some slippery sites while camping. If you want to improve your towing experience I replaced my "P" tires with "LT" ones. It's a harsher ride unloaded but they took all the squirm out when towing.
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12-12-2019, 08:44 PM #4
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Last edited by Schiefswret; 12-12-2019 at 08:47 PM.
Dave and Sue Dion
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2019 F-150 XLT FX4 5.0L,1823 payload
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12-13-2019, 07:25 AM #5
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There are very attractive incentives on some F150's now. I looked at a Supercab, 3.5EB, XLT w/ chrome, tow mirrors, backup assist, max tow, and a few other goodies.
But in the end the payload numbers were not going to cut it. I took the plunge on a F250 XLT gasser. It has more than double the payload of my '12 F150.2019 F-250 Supercab
2017 Imagine 2650RK
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12-13-2019, 08:17 AM #6
Please, don't tow with an F150. You will not know you do not have enough truck till you do, usually in an emergency situation.
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12-13-2019, 02:46 PM #7
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12-13-2019, 03:03 PM #8
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12-14-2019, 08:26 AM #9
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Congrats on your purchase. I'm sure you will enjoy your new F150 for many years to come.
I was at the Ford dealer yesterday getting an oil change and walked around the lot looking at all the new shiny Fords, and I couldn't believe the prices of some of the models. One thing that I noticed is not a single F150 had tow mirrors.
Safe and happy travels.2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Z71 6.2l aka "Luci"
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