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Old 10-16-2015, 12:09 PM   #1
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New F150 vs F250

We have decided on the Jay Flight 32BHDS as our next TT. We are upgrading the TV in doing so. I consistently read about the need for a 3/4 ton truck for towing such a large camper. However, I am wondering about experiences that people are having with the new F150. The configuration that I am looking at is a Super Crew V8 Gas, 6.5' bed, 4x4, max trailering. It has a rated towing capacity of 11,700#, a payload of 2,650 pounds and a GVCW of 17,100#. The travel trailer as configured has a weight of 8,400# plus we normally move about 650# in gear. All of the math I can run including people, cargo, additional payload all ends up leaving me well under the capacities of the truck. (about 14% to spare worst case) In fact the new F150 is rated very closely in capacities to the current F250. So the numbers, to me, all say it will work. But the general feeling out there is it will not. But most of that feedback is on the older F150's which the numbers do not work for those. Open to opinions and would love to hear from people with the new f150.
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13% of trailer weight = 1092 lbs. That comes off your vehicle payload. I just mention this because you do not say anything about TT tongue weight in your post. Did you take that into consideration as well?
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I Bought the new 2015 F-150 FX-4, Crew Cab, w/ the 3.5 Eco Boost w/ Max Tow package and we pull the Whitehawk 27DSRL . It has very similar towing capacity to what you have listed. I also looked at the F-250 and F-350. Since this is also my daily driver I went w/ the F-150. It pulls the trailer with no issues, carries everything we need and then some. We have some significant grades here in WA. and this truck has amazing power, is quiet and very comfortable.
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I have towed a 32BHDS up and down the east coast and cross country out to Washington. I cannot recommend a F-150 for this package. From your first post, you are doing your calculations at less than gross weight which is giving you your margin. I would redo those calculations using gross weight on the camper plus the tongue weight. We all think we pack light, but in reality we are probably closer to the gross weight than we think. Did you factor in propane tanks, some water in the tank for travel, some black and gray capacity in the calculations?

The 32BHDS is also pretty long and will induce sway. For this reason also I would not tow this with a half ton. A 3/4 ton, with its upgraded components and stiffer suspension, will give you a much better experience. The F-150 will move the unit and might stop it, but that is not what you are buying a tow vehicle for. You need to buy something that you will be comfortable in wind, comfortable on some hills, and most of all, something that will stay stable when the semi blows by and tries to suck you sideways when you are half asleep trying to do miles.

You also need a great weight distribution and anti-sway hitch. I used a Reese Dual Cam and was very happy once I got it set up right (the dealer mucked up the setup).
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/\X2/\ on all accounts. The numbers may work but real life can sometimes differ. But it is a great idea to ask others as you are doing before making a final decision. I do know that about a year ago someone on this forum had a f150 and a 32bhds he very soon bought a f250.
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CantCampEnuf is pulling a 32BHDS with a 2015 F150...maybe he will chime in.
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Tongue weight is what will kill you. Ford only rates their hitch receivers for 10% of the towing rating (idiot engineers). That puts your dangerously close to the limit. You can upgrade the hitch receiver on the F250s but you cannot on the F150s (again, idiot engineers).
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To get that high payload, you'll have to order it (14 to 16 weeks lead time if they have even started building that configuration yet). We purchased a new 27RLS this year and towed it with our F-150 SCREW 4X4 Ecoboost a couple of times. If the road is smooth with no wind, no problem, but get some wind involved or rough undulating roads and the towing experience sucks. The trailer being much heavier than the truck pushes it around, can't get around the physics. Ended up replacing the F-150 with an F-250 6.2L gas. Much better towing experience. If you price out an F-150 with the max payload/max tow package you'll find that a comparably equipped F-250 with the 6.2 gas engine will be about the same if not cheaper in price.
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Old 10-16-2015, 02:57 PM   #9
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Thanks for the feedback so far. I think my problem is the math seems to work, but my gut is telling me it will not. If the 2017 Super Duty was available now I don't think I would be having this discussion. That alone should tell me what I need to do.
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I just got a 2013 JayFlight 26BH that I towed for 1700kms this summer behind my 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie Super Crew with the 5.7 Hemi.

It certainly does the job, and I tested it on short trips and a long one across the Coquihalla.

That being said, getting passed by rigs is always something I really need to be paying attention to, and getting up the longer hills is certainly work for the truck.

I am looking seriously at flipping my truck for it's equivalent model in the 3500 with a Cummins. I will then easily out-truck my trailer and open the door to other options in the future, and my payload concerns with a few dirt bikes and gear and kids are eliminated for good.

If you are at a point where you have not made the investment in the truck yet, and if I were in your shoes, I'd get the bigger truck and never have to worry about it again.
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As mentioned, to get the highest payload you need the MAX/ HD Payload package (whatever it's called!). Even then, the hitch may still be the weak link. The 32 BHDS "Dry Brochure" tw is listed as 910lbs, before the battery and 2-30lbs propane tanks are on the tongue, adding about 160lbs for a tw of of about 1070lbs before even loading the tt! We have a tw of about 1400lbs, total trailer weight of about 9200lbs, all water tanks were empty (was 1400lbs tw, 8860lbs total without our boys "stuff" in the bunkroom and before adding the rear cargo hitch, bike rack, and bikes on the rear of the trailer).

Big question is how much does the family weigh, and about how much do you load in the bed of the truck? IF you decide to go the 150 route if the receiver hitch is up to the task, plan on an empty bed unless you can get the HD Payload....

BUT.... that is not a trailer I would want to tow with a 1500/150.... Having towed our previous tt with a '10-1500 and also our current '13-2500HD, there is a noticable difference....

The 8400lb dry trailer weight, is that from the yellow sticker on a specific trailer? Ours (Aluminum sided) has a yellow sticker dry weight of just under 8k lbs....
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If I were in your shoes I would go with the 250 gas 6.2 liter.
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if you were full timing I would vote for 250, since your not you will be more than fine with the f150 with max tow/HD. Those truck specs are very close to the 250 and the f150 is a much better daily driver and certainly less expensive to maintain. (diesel)

I am very pleased with mine and how it handles the trailer.

A good wdh is a huge factor for comfortable towing experience. I recommend Equalizer 4 point sway control 1400lbs bars.
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Numbers may be similar but the 250 with the 6.2 is a much more capable truck. The 250 will have better HD brakes, stronger transmission, etc. To me, it would depend on how much you plan to tow, where you live/camp, and how long you hope to keep the truck. The F150 is a great truck, but constantly pushing it to the max will cause it to wear much faster.

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Old 10-16-2015, 09:02 PM   #15
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From what I have found online, the F150 factory receiver hitch is only rated for 1150lbs through '14 Max Tow trucks, and 1220lbs for the '15 (unknown if Max Tow only or all). Not enough for the 32 BHDS, or any trailer with a higher tongue weight.

Can't remember where I read it, but a recent post concerning the same 150 vs 250 comparison, the thread starter priced both with the same model and options (Eco vs 6.2), and found the price to be almost the exact same. A 250 does not have to be a diesel, saving the initial cost and higher maintenance cost as some say (never owned a diesel so can't say from personal experience).
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I was in the same desicion fork, every number that I did I was under the max ( not by much) in the 150. And like you also a daily driver, but after a 2000 miles trip I am convinced that getting the 250 was the best desicion we could ever made.

Today we tow and most important stop very effortlessly. .... and that safety make us very happy campers...

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Go 3/4 ton. If you price out the F150 with the Heavy Duty payload option it will be almost exactly the same as an equally trimmed F250.
The F150 with the HD option is a great truck but it's not a 3/4 ton. You'll get 3000lbs +/- for payload with the F250. Ride will be similar because of the HD components added to the F150. MPG will drop with the 6.2 empty, but will be the same when towing.
JMO but I don't like being maxed out. You come across as a Ford guy but you might take a look at the other 2 trucks. Chevy 2500 and Ram 2500.


Another thing to look at is the actual payload on the F150 HD when delivered. You need to check the door sticker to get the actual CCC. Your trim level will determine the final outcome.
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Thank you for everyone's input. We have decided that the F250 is the way to go for us. I am over my concern of using it as a daily driver and as mentioned too much truck is better than too much trailer. Now the only decision is whether or not we can hold out for the 2017 250. My dealer says he thinks it will actually be available end of Q1, early Q2. Someone mentioned to look at other trucks and I have. The main issue is I have 4 kids and both GM and Dodge middle front seats have only lap belts. GM does not even lock the middle seat back. So for safety reasons that leaves only the Ford as there middle section locks and has a full seat belt with shoulder strap. Thanks again and happy camping!
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I think you have made the right decision on going with the F250. Congratulations and happy camping.
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Old 10-17-2015, 11:50 AM   #20
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Great choice for the F250!!!! Understand the reasoning of the Ford vs GM vs Dodge.... If GM had the new 'Burb 2500/3500 available for everyone besides fleet that may have been an option.

Tough call on waiting or not. The two features I think are an awesome idea of the new '17 F SD is the tpms option for the trailer, and the remote camera you could stick on the rear of the trailer!!!

Check my Mods Link to see what we have done to our 32 BHDS so far.

Good luck deciding!!!!
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