Moho81

That's kinda how I put my experience at. The F150 could pull and stop the camper just fine. Was it the most comfortable tow ever, No of course not. Same camper hooked up to the F250 on a long smooth stretch of road you kinda forget it's back behind you. If I was just doing more local camping trips (1-2 hours away) I probably would have kept the F150 but we will take at least one trip every year that's 4+ hours away and last year we did a 9 hour trip away from home.

2008__XL

I know what you mean. I tow a 20’ Airstream with my F150 and with cruise set at 70, it’s easy to forget it’s there. Tracks straight, and the truck still has rake.

If I was to go anything above 23’ for an Airstream, I’d buy a bigger truck.

The pleasurable tow experience is worth it.

I believe just because you can, doesn’t always make the most sense.

Summers22

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Best thing is my 17 5.0 got 18-19 mpg, this 2019 F250 6.2, I easily get over 15 and some weeks, I get 16 if just commuting to work and back.

mass-hole

Honestly, thats the same experience I had going from my 2014 F150 Max tow to my Lexus LX570. The Lexus handles the trailer better because of the 5 link suspension with load leveling and adjustable shock dampening. I throw that thing in Sport+ and it just locks everything down and the trailer is along for the ride.

I really think the F150's stock rear suspension leaves a lot to be desired. Spring rate, shock dampening and the lack of sway bar all make it kinda suck. When I had air bags, a hellwig rear sway bar and Bilsteins is was a lot better.

mwl001

I think the variances in towing conditions are a huge X factor in this, like you say. I've towed through mountain passes and winding 6-7% grades, and across New Mexico, and 2 lane roads in Kansas where winds were howling across the road at 25-30mph. That's why I can't imagine towing 30' trailers with a half ton. If I was doing weekend trips on flat land divided highways, I doubt I'd be able to tell much of a difference between 25-30 ft most days. However I think a lot of people who say it's no problem mostly do the latter and rarely (or never) the former. Until you've had a white knuckle experience it's difficult to understand how close to the limits of your setup you truly are, and the safety features of your truck (except the trailer brake if you're skilled at knowing when to grab it) aren't going to save you in a touchy situation like they would if you weren't towing.

akulahawk

A lot of this really does depend upon the very specifics of not only the setup of the truck and trailer, but also the environmental factors surrounding the tow. You very easily could pick an F250 that's BARELY more (or even less! ) capable than an F150. Sure, the F250 weighs a little more but if you've got an F150/trailer combo that causes you some white-knuckle driving, if you pick the wrong F250, you'll be in basically the same boat, just in an F250. So, if you're approaching the limits of an F150, give consideration to going to an F250 but make sure that the F250 is also appropriately configured for what you want to tow.

Now if we're simply talking about weight carrying PAYLOAD, I'd rather go back to my old 1988 F250... That thing's payload was a mere 4200 lbs... IIRC. That being said, my F150 will tow about the same weight that my old F250 was designed to. What a difference 25+ years makes...

henfield

My bias based on towing with my 21 F150, is that the 150 is well suited to weights up to about 8k. However twin trailer axle ERVs typically max at 7k GVWR. So I suspect your GVWR for the RV is 10k.

That IMHO makes a gasser 250 (or 350 if you want to have the ability to go even bigger with the RV down the road or a 5th wheel without changing vehicles)

mwl001

The higher weight and longer wheelbase (than all 5.5ft bed or supercab 6.5ft bed models) of a 3/4 ton pickup are precisely what make it more capable to tow longer trailers. The extra payload is required but if you avoid the diesel that won't ever be an issue.

Summers22

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Well that plus a stronger frame and heavier suspension components.

VTXDEMON

here is the trailer I'm towing. in this pic the WDH was not adjusted to this camper.