another "can I tow it"?

[ennis437]

Hey guys just wanted to get some feedback. I have pretty much decided but wanted to get your opinions. I have a 2010 Ford Superduty -F250 crew cab 4x4 5.4 L and was looking at the 28BHBE. I am close to max depending on how we load it. The weak link in this equation is the 5.4 anyone tow something similar with this setup? If so, I would value your opinions.

[TWP723]

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[TWP723]

I don't have a problem at all towing this beast. Prolly close to 8500 lbs. W/1250 hitch weight.

[Subaru297]

Close to max what? Towing capacity or payload?

You should have no problems with that trailer and TV combo.

The 5.4 is up to the task. It is pretty bullet proof other than the two piece spark plugs. (Not sure if that is a 2010 issue still).
Rev it up and you will have no problems.

Cheers

[Subaru297]

Jayco 28BHBE GVWR is 9250lbs
Approximately 1200lbs tongue weight loaded to max.

What are the ratings for your truck?

2010 Towing guide says 9300lbs tow rating with 3.73 axle and 11,300lbs with the 4.10 axle ratio.

Could be close depending on what gearing you have.

[nwminnesota]

My 2005 f150 5.4l sucked at towing. It would have a spark plug fail the last two times I towed with itthat was with only 15000miles on the replacement plugs. Also it was a dog turning 3000rpm going 65mph. However it had 3:55 for gears... getting to freeway speeds was a joke if it had any kind of incline. The trailer weighs only 5000lb loaded. Don't get me started on the cam phasers knock. Funny thing is my new truck knocks less and it's a diesel.

[TWP723]

Originally Posted by Subaru297

Close to max what? Towing capacity or payload?

You should have no problems with that trailer and TV combo.

The 5.4 is up to the task. It is pretty bullet proof other than the two piece spark plugs. (Not sure if that is a 2010 issue still).
Rev it up and you will have no problems.

Cheers

"Close" to the same scenario! Just a different engine. No problems towing.

[TWP723]

Ennis...you should be fine. No worries. Just make sure you have the proper equipment.

[nwminnesota]

Beware the 3/4 ton is up for the challenge not the motor. If you like the trailer buy it but plan in your budget a bigger engine. Imho

[314BHDS]

Disregard my previous reply,i read weights wrong.i erased to try to save grace,lol.Jayco says 6100 lbs DRY with 610 hitch weight.I think your only weak link would be the engine,but they are pretty stout engines and it should be up to it.Worst case you put 4,10 gears in or Supercharge it like the lightning. I pulled a 20 ft trailer with skid steer for years doing side jobs and it pulled fine

[Eric0508]

I pull a 2013 25BHS with a F150 with the 5.4L that's not that much lighter than the 2015 28BHBE. We don't have any problems with power at all. Infact we have been eyeing a F250 with the 5.4 for the additional payload.


You won't win any races, but let the engine rev up to its powerband and you'll be fine. We do a reasonable 60-65mph on the freeway though, not the 75mph speed demons that fly past me haha! I feel like some people expect the get-up-and-go to be the same as untrailered and it is just not going to happen. There's a 7,000 trailer behind you, take it easy lol.

[Scoutr2]

OK. Am I the only one reading this that wonders why someone would buy a 3/4-ton truck with a 5.4L engine? Some day, a larger, heavier trailer may be desired and then that engine would be insufficient.

In late 2006 I bought my 2500HD with the 6.0L Vortec engine - 4:10 rear end and 4-speed auto transmission with TC lockup clutch. It towed my Outback TT admirably (6700# max weight). But I certainly wish I had the Duramax/Allison setup now, with my 32RLDS, which has a dry weight equal to the max weight of the Outback. I weigh in at a tad over 9000# and get a miserable 7.5 mpg on flat ground - and wishing I had more power.

IF you can afford it - when you buy the F250, try to get the diesel engine. It will be more expensive, but you will not regret it - especially when you get that 3-foot-itis in a few years and want a new TT.

Just my opinion.

[Eric0508]

That's a valid point scout, but I believe he already owns the truck and is considering a larger sized trailer

[Scoutr2]

Originally Posted by Eric0508

That's a valid point scout, but I believe he already owns the truck and is considering a larger sized trailer

Yep. Went back and re-read the original post. I mis-understood.

[Iraqvet05]

Originally Posted by nwminnesota

Beware the 3/4 ton is up for the challenge not the motor. If you like the trailer buy it but plan in your budget a bigger engine. Imho

I thought the same thing.