F150 Ecoboost towing 2500RL? Or is 3/4 ton better?

[OshawaDave]

Welcome to the forum and congrats, like malbert721 said but since you don't have the truck yet I will move to the 2500, in most cases when you get a TT or a 5th wheel you move to something bigger in about two years. Now whether you go with gas or diesel it almost always you want bigger rv.

X2. good advice.

[Rabbit]

I tow a 3100RD with a 2019 F150 3.5 Eco. All in all, not a bad tow. Plenty of power and pickup. Mileage isn’t bad at 10 plus or minus. I needed a truck that would fit in the garage (HOA restrictions). BUT if I could, I’d rather have the F250 for the extra safety margin. Still, am happy with the 150.

[goducks14]

I have an Expedition which has the same engine, transmission, chassis and HD tow as the F-150. Yesterday I pulled my new (to me) 2500RL through Arizona including crossing the Salt River Canyon. No issues at all! Love the twin-turbo 3.5L Ecoboost. Averaged 10MPG. Using an Equal-i-zer hitch.

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The HDTP isn't the same as the HDPP thats on the F150. The F150 Super Crew with 6.5 bed has a much higher tow rating and payload than an Exp Max with the HDTP.


Heavy Duty Payload Package
$1,500 S4
Add
Increases GVWR for improved payload and towing.

Available on XL, XLT Standard and XLT [Mid].

Requires:
• 3.5L V6 EcoBoost® or 5.0L V8 Engine
• Max Trailer Tow Package required

Includes:
• 3.73 Electronic-locking Rear-Axle
• 9.75" Gearset
• 36 Gallon Fuel Tank
• LT265/70R 18C OWL All-Terrain Tires (A/T) (T8C)
• Upgraded Springs
• 18" Silver Painted Aluminum Heavy-Duty Payload Package Wheels

[Jerryr]

Buy a F350 w/7.3L. You will have enough truck when you upgrade you trailer and with your 2500RL it will tow your 2500RL effortlessly. A F350 vs F250 cost is minimal. They ride the same unloaded.

I went through owning a 2800BH and a F150 w/3.5L. I pulled great BUT it was squirmy. 3 months later we traded the 2800BH for a 337RLS 5th wheel and traded the F150 for a diesel F350.

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[mkevinmarshsr]

Another vote for skipping the 3/4 ton. For a minimum investment you will have more truck than you will ever need... Possibly.
Unless you live in an area that severely penalizes you for going over 10k lbs. If so do what makes sense for you. Good luck with your decision.

[MarkRizRV]

The 3/4 ton F250 is hands down a much better towing ride than the F150, it’s much more solid. One note, if you go with 3/4 ton get the gas engine because you will get a lot more payload than the diesel. If you get the 3/4 ton in diesel you will end up with less payload than the F150. If you want diesel then get the 1 ton with the 11400 GVWR.
Mark

[Groover]

The HDTP isn't the same as the HDPP thats on the F150. The F150 Super Crew with 6.5 bed has a much higher tow rating and payload than an Exp Max with the HDTP.

Yep, payload is a separate issue. I was referring to the trans cooler, etc.

[DunnyGDRV22]

Thanks everyone for your willingness to chime in and give helpful advice to a newbie. Your many responses have been very helpful. I am definitely going to go to the bigger truck and engine. I am probably going to order the 250 with the 7.3LV8. I will be using the truck primarily for towing since I have recently retired and so don't do much non-TOW driving. So am willing to take a hit in MPG for the bigger engine in order to help with the hills. I do need to make a decision if I order to go with either the 3.55 of 4.3 axle ratio. Should I start a new thread? I have read some posts and it seems to be more leaning towards 4.3 but some say 3.55 is fine.

[mkevinmarshsr]

With a gasser I'd go with the 4:3. Some will say your mpg will suffer but from what I've seen with the modern trucks it's minimal.

[Rabbit]

Can’t speak to a 250, but for the F150 when it went to the 10 speed trans from 6 speed, the difference in towing with the 3.31 or 3.55 virtually disappeared. You may find your choice will be more for gas Economy than for towing.