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Old 07-06-2013, 09:22 PM   #1
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F-150 is one bad truck, I am going to trade my 3500

I had lunch in Lincoln NB at Cracker Barrel and I saw a F-150 pulling a brand new BlueRidge bunkhouse fifthwheel, I was so surprised that I forgot to take a picture. I talked to the owner and he said the F-150 pulled the camper good, he said he was a little worried about the tires, he had 20inch rims on the Ford with about 3inches of rubber on those rims and he was worried about the tires. I told him I would be more than a little worried about the whole situp. I just have to much truck, I am going to trade, I think his empty weight was more than my loaded weight, if a F-150 will pull a camper like that just think what a 350 Ford will pull, I am going to trade, I have too much truck
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I wonder if he had P-rated tires on?
Was it an EcoBoost? They can pull a lot, but there is a practical limit to everything.
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Old 07-06-2013, 10:28 PM   #3
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Wow! I looked up the specs for the new Blue Ridge 5vers...there's only 1 BH model, the 3710BH with dry pin wt of 1930, dry wt of 13109 and a GVWR of 15610 lb. If that's the set-up, he might be a little over his towing specs...

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Wow! I looked up the specs for the new Blue Ridge 5vers...there's only 1 BH model, the 3710BH with dry pin wt of 1930, dry wt of 13109 and a GVWR of 15610 lb. If that's the set-up, he might be a little over his towing specs...

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I had lunch in Lincoln NB at Cracker Barrel and I saw a F-150 pulling a brand new BlueRidge bunkhouse fifthwheel, I was so surprised that I forgot to take a picture. I talked to the owner and he said the F-150 pulled the camper good, he said he was a little worried about the tires, he had 20inch rims on the Ford with about 3inches of rubber on those rims and he was worried about the tires. I told him I would be more than a little worried about the whole situp. I just have to much truck, I am going to trade, I think his empty weight was more than my loaded weight, if a F-150 will pull a camper like that just think what a 350 Ford will pull, I am going to trade, I have too much truck
I don't think you can ever have too much truck. But........you can have too much camper. Sounds like the case.
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I had lunch in Lincoln NB at Cracker Barrel and I saw a F-150 pulling a brand new BlueRidge bunkhouse fifthwheel, I was so surprised that I forgot to take a picture. I talked to the owner and he said the F-150 pulled the camper good, he said he was a little worried about the tires, he had 20inch rims on the Ford with about 3inches of rubber on those rims and he was worried about the tires. I told him I would be more than a little worried about the whole situp. I just have to much truck, I am going to trade, I think his empty weight was more than my loaded weight, if a F-150 will pull a camper like that just think what a 350 Ford will pull, I am going to trade, I have too much truck
Too much truck ?? Never ...no way ..
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Old 07-07-2013, 07:33 AM   #7
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Yeah. I was thinking of the F150 with Ecoboost and max tow. It sounded so good that I bought a new F350 with a Powerstroke
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Old 07-07-2013, 07:54 AM   #8
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I don't think you can ever have too much truck. But........you can have too much camper. Sounds like the case.
Definitely! I think 13K might be just a little outside of what's legal and safe.

That said these new F150's are pulling machines. The EcoBoost's are pretty impressive from what I've seen. Add to that the 2013's are offering the 6.2L option for those of us that believe that there's just no substitute for cubic inches. My '08 has a 5.4 w/ 3.73s and pulls my sometimes near 9000lbs of trailer, wood, people, and gear like a dream...

I'd go buy another tomorrow if need be. But thinking forward my next TV will hopefully be a 250
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In some ways, the Ecoboost is a problem for Ford. It is so powerful, that it encourages people to overload the truck because the motor can pull it. Payload is the limiting factor.
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Old 07-07-2013, 08:03 AM   #10
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dont understand why ford builds 250`s and larger if the 150 can do it all. at least that what 150 owners think..
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Old 07-07-2013, 08:12 AM   #11
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dont understand why ford builds 250`s and larger if the 150 can do it all. at least that what 150 owners think
Ain't that the truth. Nissan and Toyota really changed the half ton market when they started introducing trucks that were rated in that 9500 range. It gave the average weekend warriors some bad ideas. But it did work out for the rest of us... Fprd and others now offer nice solid daily drivers that can still haul a really cool and roomy rig. But it's true, there's a limit and really good reason 3/4, 1 tons, and up exist.

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I wonder if he had P-rated tires on?
I'll tell you I'm running 305/50R20XL's at 50psi when I tow. I think their 7 ply. I'm surprised at how much weight those things carry w/o complaints. That said I don't have a literal ton of pin weight plus god knows what else in my bed
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Old 07-07-2013, 08:37 AM   #12
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dont understand why ford builds 250`s and larger if the 150 can do it all. at least that what 150 owners think..
It isn't what EcoBoost owners "think", it is what that truck is actually capable of. That truck is as strong as older 3/4 tons, and if used responsibly, is a great alternative.
And all we get from bowtie owners is jealousy!
Maybe one day Chev will make a truck worth buying?
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And all we get from bowtie owners is jealousy!
Maybe one day Chev will make a truck worth buying?
Not likely...
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Why would I be jealous of a 365/450 gas motor 1/2 ton ??? Hell, mine came with 360/650 and now I am sitting at 575/1200, I also just bought a 2013 DRW CC duramax for 49OTD , about 10k cheaper then a echo and twice as capable
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Like a rock, it'll never move again. Like a rock, you'll be pushin' it in the end.
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Back to the discussion of 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, and 1 ton trucks. This is not a Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Toyota fight thread.

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♪ Like a rock, it'll never move again. Like a rock, you'll be pushin' it in the end. ♪
Hahaha. I shouldn't laugh but I was a huge Chevy fan till I had to work on them in a fleet garage. I will probably never buy a GM product again. But I still do own a 76 Chevy Scottsdale half ton. But that was a different generation of Chevy trucks.
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In some ways, the Ecoboost is a problem for Ford. It is so powerful, that it encourages people to overload the truck because the motor can pull it. Payload is the limiting factor.
Someone on this site said Dodge was releasing their Cummings 5.9 pkg to the 1500 line. That too would be a huge mistake for the very reason you mentioned.
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Back to the discussion of 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, and 1 ton trucks. This is not a Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Toyota fight thread.

Yeah sorry, had to get my GM dig in for the day. It's nothing personal, I've owned two and both failed me miserably!

My general rule of thumb for my setup is 7500lbs of trailer weight (empty) or less. That's what I'm imposing as a limit on myself with my up coming purchase. I camp with my father and friends most often. None of are us little guys. Then add in a few hundred pounds of wood, all the gear that stays in the camper, food and beverages, and toys. And you're skirting with 9300lbs in no time!
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Well, not all F-150 owners believe it can do ANYTHING. Mine is a good truck. My last company truck was an '02 F-150, 7700 Series 4x4. It was an amazing truck, and is still going strong with over 330,000 miles. That being said, I am considering trading for a diesel 3/4 ton because I think pulling 6,000# is a bit too much for my truck, and will cause it to have an early demise. Just my nickel's worth... (inflation strikes!)
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