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    Anybody towing an RV camping travel trailer with F150?

    Just bought a new 26 foot RV trailer Grand Design 2600RB that can weigh up to 7800 lbs. fully loaded. It weighs 6300 lbs. empty and my current 2012 F150 with 5 liter struggled to keep a constant 100 kmh on the highway while I brought it home. So now I'm looking at a new 2021 F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost with Max Towing package? Debating if its wiser to get F250 with 6.2 that will easily tow 8000 lbs (not interested in a diesel). Anybody here have experience towing RV trailer with F150?

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    Some people seem to say, you tow with a diesel.
    Diesels are like huskies, like to pull.

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    My 2018 F150 with the 3.5 and max tow. Had no problem with our 27ft travel trailer.

    It did need a distribution hitch

    We went to a 2020 with the 5.0 and it pulls the trailer but I miss the extra torque of the 3.5.

    Personally could not justify the extra cost for less options and more fuel cost to step to a 250. Just to pull the trailer a few times a year

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    Yep. 30ft tt with a gross of 8500lbs, although the usual camping weight is between 6-7000lbs. Don’t usually carry fresh or sanitary water. As previously stated, a WD hitch is a must. I use a Blue Ox sway pro.




    Had a ‘13 and now a ‘17, both with the Ecoboost, max tow and trailer mirrors. The engine is well up for the task. The only gripe is that the 10spd trans likes to hunt. I usually lock out 9 and 10th gears. Mileage while towing isn’t horrible but unladen mileage is significantly better than an F250 or F350 with the gas engine. I would recommend upgrading to an LT tire as the stock ones squirm around a lot, even at max pressure. I will be upgrading my brakes this year and replacing the tires with LTs as well as adding a Roadmaster active suspension for additional stability, I thought about airbags but they are a pain without an on board compressor(had them on a previous Sierra).

    I was in the same boat about upgrading to an F250, but I can’t justify the extra 20-30k for a few times a year.

    Good luck with your purchase and have fun camping!


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    Nice looking setup. I got the Blue Ox sway pro also. I think I'll need to pull the trigger on an newer 19-21 F150 with the 3.5 EB and max tow package. Thanks for replying! Much appreciated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 5.4MarkVIII View Post
    My 2018 F150 with the 3.5 and max tow. Had no problem with our 27ft travel trailer.

    It did need a distribution hitch

    We went to a 2020 with the 5.0 and it pulls the trailer but I miss the extra torque of the 3.5.

    Personally could not justify the extra cost for less options and more fuel cost to step to a 250. Just to pull the trailer a few times a year
    Amazing torque on the new 3.5 EB.

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    Here you go. 2018 F150 max tow 3.5 towing a 2017 Reflection 315RLTS. 38 ft long and 10995 max gross on the trailer. 1200 lbs tongue weight. Proper hitch with 1400lb bars. Towed no problem at all. Also could tow the same camper with my brothers 2017 F150 not max tow 5.0 with 3.73 gears. Also pulled it no problem. I also used to tow it with my 2009 f150 max tow 5.4. Honestly I hated the 3.5 Ecoboost. Sounds terrible. Got worse mileage than my brothers 5.0 and similar to my 5.4. Has power to pull no doubt. F250 with a 6.2 will drain your bank account when towing. Expect about 35l/100km. The 3.5 was about 25-25l/100km. Similar to my old 5.4. My f250 6.7 powerstroke is about 23l/100km and is around 12 l/100km when just driving. Doesn't matter what you have, when your are towing that much weight you know its back there.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Boomer View Post
    Nice looking setup. I got the Blue Ox sway pro also. I think I'll need to pull the trigger on an newer 19-21 F150 with the 3.5 EB and max tow package. Thanks for replying! Much appreciated.
    Thanks and you’re welcome. If buying used, make sure the dealer runs the VIN so that you are sure it has the max tow. That will give to an upgrade to the hitch. It also upgrades the cooling system and adds a trans cooler but I believe the 3.5 already has those upgrades. The tow mirrors were a separate option so not all with max tow will have the mirrors and vice versa.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bluetoy View Post
    Here you go. 2018 F150 max tow 3.5 towing a 2017 Reflection 315RLTS. 38 ft long and 10995 max gross on the trailer. 1200 lbs tongue weight. Proper hitch with 1400lb bars. Towed no problem at all. Also could tow the same camper with my brothers 2017 F150 not max tow 5.0 with 3.73 gears. Also pulled it no problem. I also used to tow it with my 2009 f150 max tow 5.4. Honestly I hated the 3.5 Ecoboost. Sounds terrible. Got worse mileage than my brothers 5.0 and similar to my 5.4. Has power to pull no doubt. F250 with a 6.2 will drain your bank account when towing. Expect about 35l/100km. The 3.5 was about 25-25l/100km. Similar to my old 5.4. My f250 6.7 powerstroke is about 23l/100km and is around 12 l/100km when just driving. Doesn't matter what you have, when your are towing that much weight you know its back there.

    Thanks for the reply. That's quite the trailer! Hope youre able to get camping spots this summer...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boomer View Post
    Thanks for the reply. That's quite the trailer! Hope youre able to get camping spots this summer...
    We moved up to a 34ft Solitude 2930RL Fifth wheel. Got lots of camping booked. You gotta book as soon as the campgrounds are open for booking. It's tough with so many new campers out there.

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