Truck - Boat Towing Opinions

[flyphisher]

Originally Posted by adamsfence

U couldnt give me a new 250 not for a couple years there is a reason they keep changing motors so fast. all the gas burners are gonna suck when pulling but most of them get 18 to 20 when not so no more than i pull my boat ill pay 10 more dollars to pull my boat and save the rest of the time. also dont forget about the 100 dollar oil changes, fuel filters, ruff as hell, injector problems. my advice is dont step up to the diesel til u have 2

Sorry fella. The reason Ford (and every other mfgr) keeps changing engines and fuel/exhaust systems is new EPA rules every couple years.

We could debate all day long.

If anyone wishes to talk seriously about Ford trucks and different towing issues, etc, I am always available. Just let me know. We can converse in the open, via email, pm, or phone, pick one. I'll be glad to help.

So far, all the 2011 Superduty owners I have are 100% happy.

6.7L Powerstroke, 390 hp, 735 lb/ft torque, 6 speed trans.

[youmyboyblue]

I have the F150. It pulls my 22 bay boat without even really knowing it is behind me.

[youmyboyblue]

Originally Posted by LaAngler

why not drag the boat to the dealership and hook em up! If I was dropping that kinda coin I would.

i just can't see a new f150 set up right having trouble with that load, even in overdrive.

JUST what i did.

[Dink]

Bruce can back me on this one......my gas truck gets 10.5 in town, 17 hwy empty........with boat, 9 on hwy.......my dads diesel gets 20 in town and 23 on hwy empty or with boat.......both Dodge........from Lafayette with 5 guys, all gear, boat with 95 gallons on gas and 120lbs of ice to freshwater city and back to Lafayette on 1/8 of a 30 gal tank........

[Shawn Braquet]

my supervisor just got rid of his f250 because he only got 14mpg w/out a load, he really hated it, by the way it was an 08' with the 6.4 L however he didnt complain about a lack of power when towing

[Dink]

Oh, and you can't really tell boat is back there.......and its one heavy bastard!!!!!! 3500 lbs empty boat and motor........

[fishinpox]

i got an f150 , an 06 w 100,000 miles on it i its safe to say that 85,000 have been pulling construction trailers or boats ive had no problems , if you get a f150 get the 4x4. i have a friend who pulls a 29 ft proline cuddycabin w no probs in a f150

[LaAngler]

should have started a poll instead mike....lol

[Salty]

Originally Posted by specktator

I get about 13 mph towing my big rig around. And mine is a diesel. They say once u break a diesel in, 25,000 miles, it is supposed to get better. Mine has almost 55,000 miles and I havent noticed much.

Yeh I would def go with a 3/4 ton for a good sized bay boat. It is a miserable ride in a 1/2 ton. Only prob is my buddy bought a 2011 King Ranch F-250 4x4 the other day, said he paid $57k. Yikes!

I got mine for $40k, but thats when they were basically giving diesels away when diesel prices were through the roof.

I know off subject, but i wanna see that new 2500 Denali!

Must be one helluva "big rig".

[specktator]

Originally Posted by Salty

Must be one helluva "big rig".

[shellman]

If you want gas powered go with Tundra 5.7 , If you want diesel go duramax,both are fine trucks...

[cabwiz2]

Originally Posted by mikedatiger

I have a pretty heavy boat (say 4300lbs on trailer) and am pulling it with a 4X4 Titan. Truck gets terrible gas mileage to begin with but pulling the boat kills it,along with my transmission, unless I am using the tow mode.

I am looking to get a new truck but my question for all of you SC's is should I get a diesel (F-250) or a F-150, and why (if you answer). Those are the only two trucks I am considering, so no chevy die hards pls.

Seeing you have a 4x4 I bet you have larger than stock tires. I did this and power and fuel economy were greatly reduced. Might want to try putting tires closer to the original diameter on the truck you have first.

[Big Kahunaz]

Or just get a lighter boat?!???

[Shawn Braquet]

Originally Posted by shellman

If you want gas powered go with Tundra 5.7 , If you want diesel go duramax,both are fine trucks...

I second the Tundra, pulls my families 40hp kubota 4x4 with front end loader and 5 ft tiller like its not back there and gets 12mpg while doing it, 18-19mpg without a load, it has a 6 speed tranny and a 4.13 rearend, just wish i would have gotten the 4wd that front end is heavy

[jlincecum]

In a nut shell.....gas, crappy mileage while towing. But will tow it just like your Titan. Diesel, better mileage towing. The rest is history. You already knows my thoughts though.

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by Shawn Braquet

I second the Tundra, pulls my families 40hp kubota 4x4 with front end loader and 5 ft tiller like its not back there and gets 12mpg while doing it, 18-19mpg without a load, it has a 6 speed tranny and a 4.13 rearend, just wish i would have gotten the 4wd that front end is heavy

Yep. It can pull that tractor just fine...But it doesn't like pulling that Southfork out of that boat launch in JB guys!

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Shawn Braquet

I second the Tundra, pulls my families 40hp kubota 4x4 with front end loader and 5 ft tiller like its not back there and gets 12mpg while doing it, 18-19mpg without a load, it has a 6 speed tranny and a 4.13 rearend, just wish i would have gotten the 4wd that front end is heavy

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[mikedatiger]

This thread has made me dumber - lol

[Josh C]

I have a Ford 6.0 and love it so much I'm willing to sale it to you at a good discount!!!! It does pull my 5th wheel and 45 horse tractor with no problems. Never complained about lack of power. It does only get about 14 MPG on the road and 12 MPG pulling any trailer. It doesn't matter if its the 4 wheeler or camper.

[swamp snorkler]

How often would you use this truck to actually pull something up a hill?
How often will you using this truck to pull anything at all?
An f-150 will pull it just fine, an f 250 Diesel will pull it better if you use it more often to pull things.

BTW, what kind of warranty are they offering and do you normally have a high turnover on your vehicles?