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Old 04-25-2019, 04:16 PM   #1
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Ford Payload

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I have a 2014 F-150 Ecoboost 3.5 Screw 5.5’ box XLT with a GVWR of 7200lbs. Anemic payload of 1359.
I was looking at a 2019 F-150 3.5 Screw 5.5’ box XLT. It has a GVWR of 7000lbs and payload of 1811. Is that improvement in payload due to the aluminum now used? Just curious.
We have to step up the payload as we bought a 2019 Rockwood 2509s and we are going easily exceed payload on the 2014. Unfortunately I hadn’t educated myself on payload prior to buying the 2014. We previously towed a 233s and it was fine but we were probably over on that too.
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Old 04-25-2019, 04:28 PM   #2
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You must not have the Max tow package.
I have a 2014 SCREW EcoBoost XLT with Max tow package. My payload is 1828lbs.
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Old 04-25-2019, 04:34 PM   #3
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Ford claims a 700lb weight savings by switching from steel to an aluminum body. That may be one of the factors but as pointed out above, how you load up on options is a big contributor to increasing/decreasing payload capacity.

Good luck with your new camper and truck!
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Old 04-25-2019, 04:39 PM   #4
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Sad that bling reduces payload. any one of 20 things effect payload. engine, trans, gear ratio, options etc
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Old 04-25-2019, 04:41 PM   #5
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That's a bummer and it's basically the story with my own F-150, albeit mine is a 2005 with a turd of a 5.4L V8.

The 2509S will drop about 850-900 lbs on your truck. So, the question is how many people and other things do you have in your truck?

For me, I have my wife and 3 of my kids. That's ~700 lbs right there. Throw in some firewood for fires, my WDH, and maybe a bike and I'm probably pushing 900 lbs of occupants and cargo.

It adds up pretty fast.

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Old 04-25-2019, 05:13 PM   #6
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Depending on the market in your area, you might well find a 2018 F250 for less money.
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That's a bummer and it's basically the story with my own F-150, albeit mine is a 2005 with a turd of a 5.4L V8.

The 2509S will drop about 850-900 lbs on your truck. So, the question is how many people and other things do you have in your truck?

For me, I have my wife and 3 of my kids. That's ~700 lbs right there. Throw in some firewood for fires, my WDH, and maybe a bike and I'm probably pushing 900 lbs of occupants and cargo.

It adds up pretty fast.

I hope you find the TV you're looking for.
I had a 5.4 l 2009 and towed a 32 ft Rockwood. Ran like a champ and didn't poop out!
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Old 04-25-2019, 08:04 PM   #8
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Three of us plus dog. Generator etc etc. Eats it up fast.
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Old 04-25-2019, 08:06 PM   #9
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Thanks for the replies. Lots of good info here, enjoy reading it.
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Old 04-25-2019, 08:22 PM   #10
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F150forum.com has a thread called Post Your Payload. Has a spreadsheet with a couple hundred trucks. Breaks out trim, engine, bed, options, etc and the related payload. Should give you a good idea of what to expect.
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Old 04-25-2019, 08:50 PM   #11
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I guess you're not considering moving up to the F-250? It would certainly solve the issues you are laying out. As far as driveability, once you get used to it, it's not really much different than driving the F-150. It won't get the gas mileage empty that the F-150 will, but you sure would be in a better situation for the camping. If you're dead set on the F-150, as mentioned above, look at the max tow package. I would seriously consider the F-250 though.
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I have a 2017 F150. When I got my trailer I asked dealer about air bags on back, they said I didn’t need them (which was a bit of a surprise they didn’t jump on selling me a set) because Ford started using better rear springs on the f150s starting in 2016, increasing payload
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