[Fot] Towing (New F-150)

Mon Jul 27 08:05:09 MDT 2015

Take a word from one who has pulled beyond the weight of the towing vehicle and ended up with all tires skyward. While there is much to be desired in getting extra mileage by towing with a fuel efficient vehicle, don’t sacrifice proper weight and capacity of your vehicle to do it. Many of us have felt the fear of a pushing trailer that swerves out of control. The thought of “do I speed up and drive through it or try to slow it down so I can change my pants” runs through your mine while battling it down the road. 

I now drive a Chevy Avalanche 2500 (496) and have towed everything from a 36 “ camper to a loaded 26” car hauler carrying a Suburban. Most times I tend to forget anything is back there while driving. That is until I frequently stop for gas averaging 9 MPG when towing. When we came to Summit Point we borrowed an enclosed trailer rather than using the open car trailer we own since the paint was just days old. The height of the trailer did cause more wind resistance and resulted in lower gas mileage but was so nice to have and work out of. There is always a tradeoff. 

The new Ford F150 aluminum bodied truck worries me about not having enough weight to control what it is towing.     

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From: Fot [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of davehogye
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 4:39 PM
To: John Styduhar
Cc: Friends of Triumph
Subject: Re: [Fot] Towing (New F-150)

I've always thought and agree about the new release, lab rat scenario.  This is one reason I've waited on purchasing an F150.  The drivetrain however, has been around for a few years.

I also think having 4 wheel drive is worth it.  The vehicle is always more valuable during resale, usually close to the initial cost difference and the occasional use is a huge benefit to me.

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From: "John Styduhar" <johnstydo at gmail.com>
To: "Triumph 'Friends of Triumph" <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 6:24:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Fot] Towing (New F-150)

I would wait a year or two on the new Ford F150 (or any new release) until the powertrain and body structure changes are fully tested and diagnosed.  Unless you want to be the lab rat.  I've owned three F150s and the 2009 I currently own is the worst. 

On Sat, Jul 25, 2015 at 5:36 PM, davehogye <dlhogye at comcast.net> wrote:

The new aluminum truck is said to weigh 700lbs. less than the last steel version.  That's a lot of weight off during daily driving routines and the towing and payload has gone up.  Sounds good to me.  I built a SuperCrew FX4 version on line, no leather or sunroof thank you, and got the price up to $46K.  Now they are offering up to $8K in discounts and incentives.  It's sounding better every day.

I read an article recently that discusses the improvements on 1/2 ton trucks that bring them up to 3/4 ton levels from just a few years ago.

Dave H.

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From: "Jeff Snook" <jeffsnook01 at gmail.com>
To: fot at autox.team.net
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2015 12:25:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Fot] Towing (New F-150)

We've got a customer with a new aluminum F150.  He loves it.  Says it tows a
7K lb. trailer and doesn't even know it's there!  

Sweet truck, but stickered for $60K!!!!!

Jeff Snook
http://www.snooksdreamcars.com
419-344-0319 (Mobile)

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