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10-30-2015, 06:31 PM
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Location: Michigan
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Originally Posted by spudston
Hi all. We have narrowed our search for a new tow vehicle to the Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra 1500. It will replace our 1999 GMC Yukon. Both pickups have the Max Tow package with the GMC having slightly greater tow capacity and payload (about 300 lbs.). The Ford has the 3.5 EcoBoost and 6 speed trans, the GMC the 6.2 liter V-8 and 8 speed trans. The Ford has standard mirrors but the GMC has power extendable tow mirrors. Otherwise, equipment is similar. We expect to upgrade our travel trailer in the near future to one with a GVWR of no more than 9K lbs.
We are leaning towards the F-150 because of it's better reliability rating, fuel economy and larger gas tank (36 gal. vs. 26 gal). The GMC is slightly more comfortable and $1400 cheaper.
Any thoughts to help us choose? Thanks & happy trailering!
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Here's my 2 cents worth. The eco you can use regular gas even when towing even though the manual says you should use premium when towing. The 6.2 you have to use premium all the time. The 6.2 has a torque peak and will keep trying to find that peak when going up hills where the eco has a flat torque curve from 1500 rpm's to 5,000 rpm's. In a towing test on youtube and on a acceleration test on youtube without a load, the eco stomped the 6.2. I have an eco and I love the motor, it tows very much like a diesel.
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10-30-2015, 07:04 PM
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I'd say the GMC as it has the 8 speed and depending are Gear ratio selection and available 12,000 towing depending on truck loading and rated 460 ft torque with 420 hp should do quite well towing. Have not seen any fuel mileage figures on this set up. Fuel tank wise I really do not see the need for larger tank unless you plan on driving long distances without stops. We 200 miles and then it is time for a break anyway. I have a 3/4 ton 6.o and does quite well with towing getting 9.4 and non towing 19mph with 4.10 gear. Later RJD
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10-30-2015, 07:11 PM
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I tow a 5er that weights 8900 lbs .with a 1/2ton Silverdo 1500 series . If I had to replace my truck I would upgrade to a 3/4ton Chevy or GMC . Never had much luck with Fords .
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10-30-2015, 08:43 PM
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If the gmc is $1400 cheaper add a second fuel tank ! You will regret less hp.
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10-30-2015, 08:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spudston
Hi all. We have narrowed our search for a new
Any thoughts to help us choose?
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Lets see so far.
People that own Fords say.......Get the Ford
People that own GM's say........Get the GMC
I'm confused
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10-30-2015, 09:05 PM
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And Old Goats buy a Dodge!!
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10-30-2015, 09:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drelec
I purchased a Ford F150 XLT supercab HD with 5.4 liter gas engine. The biggest factor for me was the integrated brake controller and automatic sway control that the Ford offered. Not sure if Chevy offers this now or not?
We tow a Crusader 270RET fifth wheel. Have traveled about 35,000 miles in three years with only minor issues.
https://owner.ford.com/how-tos/vehic...-150&year=2015
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My Chevy Tahoe has the integral brake controller and the sway stabilizers that are coupled to the Stabilitrack. Every GM truck or SUV equiped for towing has these features. If the trailer starts swaying or fish tailing, the Stabilitrack will apply the brakes in the TV or the TT to stop the oscillation. We had it happen with a rental trailer we were towing last year. It startled us because we didn't know what happened and thought we were experiencing a mechanical failure. The Owner's Manual straightened us out and we enjoyed the rest of the trip knowing the Tahoe wasn't broken but functioning normally.
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10-31-2015, 05:33 AM
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Old goats? That hurts. I'm a young 69.
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10-31-2015, 05:43 AM
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I would look at 2500 series of either as they sometimes cost less if you can live without all the bling... F250's really look nice and you dont have to spend $60,000
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10-31-2015, 05:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Havercamp
Lets see so far.
People that own Fords say.......Get the Ford
People that own GM's say........Get the GMC
I'm confused
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I am surprised at those results!
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10-31-2015, 06:48 AM
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Yep, and the "old goats" that have been around the longest, with the most experience, recommend a Ram! Of course we do, experience has always been the best way to learn and make decisions. Ford/Chevy owners will "be in the know" some day, if they're lucky!
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10-31-2015, 07:04 AM
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We've had all 3.
Cost is important.
Comfort and convenience high on the list
Quality always at the top of the list
Dodge, works HARD, always in the shop
Chev, did GM ever get both of their DRLs to work at the same time
Dodge and Chev, did they ever get their paint to stop falling off
Ford, the blue oval emblems were replaced
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11-01-2015, 09:51 AM
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Thanks to all for your input! In the end we went with the GMC based mostly on more comfortable seats and a local dealer who really wanted our business and showed it. I asked about a bed liner as the truck had none and he threw it into the deal, which was already very good and better than the Ford's. So, now on to looking for a new trailer. I'll work hard to keep that GVWR down so I don't get arrested by the weight police!
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11-01-2015, 10:40 AM
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Personally I'm a chevy man and partial to them but i would seriously look into a 3/4 ton truck you'll be much more happier when towing just the braking and extra sturdiness will be well woth it no mater what your towing
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11-01-2015, 10:58 AM
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I'm quite happy with my 2015 F-150 Lariat Crewcab Ecoboost. I have the tow options that include a brake controller, electric tow mirrors that both fold and slide out at a push of a button, electronics monitors the trailer and lets me know if the lights are working properly. Large gas tank is a huge benefit. My cargo capacity is 1723lbs, which is fine for our ultralite trailer, but probably not good enough for most fivers. The transmission has a tow/haul mode that downshifts for me when I'm decelerating; also a 'super' mode that is a lot of fun...sorta like the red button in a Tesla.
My neighbor has a 2015 GMC with a similar tow capacity and is quite happy with her vehicle.....
Either way is probably a winner.
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11-01-2015, 01:27 PM
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Senior Member
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Per the Ford website F150 has a 23 gal tank not 36, Chevy and Ram have 26 gal tanks. The F250 has 35 gal tank.
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11-01-2015, 02:30 PM
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our 2015 f150 will be in Tuesday. it has 36gal cost 395.00 also max tow package 11800 lbs 3.55axle ratio
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11-06-2015, 01:10 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kathyp
our 2015 f150 will be in Tuesday. it has 36gal cost 395.00 also max tow package 11800 lbs 3.55axle ratio
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ecoboost?
I went from 2010 ram 1500 to a 2015 F150 same specs as yours. You won't regret it. I liked the dodge and had no problems with 2 of them both over 120K miles. Just wanted a change of pace. Never really liked GMC products but all 3 are better at quality equally these days.
The 36gal tank is great. Sometimes have to remember to look at the gas gauge these days.
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11-07-2015, 07:58 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
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Hey if you can find a 2013 or 2014 F150, there's a few out there with a 6.2L engines. I have one, love it!!! I have a 2014 coachman 242rbs and can pull the passes in colorado most times at posted speeds.
2013 F150 supercrew 5.5 bed
Engine = 6.2L
Towing capacity = 11,300
Tongue capicity = 1,130
I also have a diamond back carrier and put my honda atv on top of it. Good luck!!
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11-07-2015, 08:00 PM
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New TV: Ford F-150 or GMC Sierra 1500?
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