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My wife and I are new to the forum. We quickly realized this forum is a great resource for many topics. Excellent knowledge is searched and shared. Thank you all! We have read through many posts but have not really found the answer to our very specific question. (Well, we have found very overwhelming answers, but like we said, we are newbies.)
A while back we decided on a GD Image XLS 22RBE - we like the layout, counter space, and it simply works for "us." However, it is over the limit of our current TV. We considered lighter weight TTs, but found none that compared in quality, nor any that we liked as much. So, we want to commit to the 22RBE. This means we need to purchase a new (or new to us) TV. We are open to other suggestions, but our hearts are with Ford. We do not have unlimited funds or deep pockets. Our destination currently focuses from Florida to Louisiana, up to the Carolinas and Tennessee, including the TN and NC mountain areas.
We are thinking about a 2020 or 2021 F150 SuperCrew, 4x4, 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.55 electric lock axle, and with Max Trailer Tow Package. Because we want (need) 4x4 and the trailer packages, we wonder if we can save money by getting the 2.7L EB. Ford rates this truck's maximum loaded trailer weight of 7,700 lbs.The 22RBE has a GVWR of 6,995 lbs and a UVW of 5,125 lbs (add 1,000 lbs of "hardware and weekend camping stuff" brings that to 6,125 lbs). That is 870 lbs below the TT GVWR and 1,575 lbs below Ford's maximum loaded trailer weight).
We have been reading up on weight calculations, and we know there are other factors to consider. We have also searched for testimonials of RVs with a F150 SuperCrew 2.7L EcoBoost. Being that we don't actually have the TT in hand yet, and being that we don' t yet have a new truck in hand, we cannot get actual real numbers at a truck scale. We are trying to make the decision on which truck to buy. We want to buy enough truck to do the job safely and effectively, but without buying "too much truck." We are trying to figure out if the [2020 or 2021 F150 SuperCrew, 4x4, 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.55 electric lock axle, and with Max Trailer Tow Package] will safely and effectively perform as a tow vehicle for the 22RBE. This is very specific, our apologies. Thank yo in advance for any insight.
My wife and I are new to the forum. We quickly realized this forum is a great resource for many topics. Excellent knowledge is searched and shared. Thank you all! We have read through many posts but have not really found the answer to our very specific question. (Well, we have found very overwhelming answers, but like we said, we are newbies.)
A while back we decided on a GD Image XLS 22RBE - we like the layout, counter space, and it simply works for "us." However, it is over the limit of our current TV. We considered lighter weight TTs, but found none that compared in quality, nor any that we liked as much. So, we want to commit to the 22RBE. This means we need to purchase a new (or new to us) TV. We are open to other suggestions, but our hearts are with Ford. We do not have unlimited funds or deep pockets. Our destination currently focuses from Florida to Louisiana, up to the Carolinas and Tennessee, including the TN and NC mountain areas.
We are thinking about a 2020 or 2021 F150 SuperCrew, 4x4, 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.55 electric lock axle, and with Max Trailer Tow Package. Because we want (need) 4x4 and the trailer packages, we wonder if we can save money by getting the 2.7L EB. Ford rates this truck's maximum loaded trailer weight of 7,700 lbs.The 22RBE has a GVWR of 6,995 lbs and a UVW of 5,125 lbs (add 1,000 lbs of "hardware and weekend camping stuff" brings that to 6,125 lbs). That is 870 lbs below the TT GVWR and 1,575 lbs below Ford's maximum loaded trailer weight).
We have been reading up on weight calculations, and we know there are other factors to consider. We have also searched for testimonials of RVs with a F150 SuperCrew 2.7L EcoBoost. Being that we don't actually have the TT in hand yet, and being that we don' t yet have a new truck in hand, we cannot get actual real numbers at a truck scale. We are trying to make the decision on which truck to buy. We want to buy enough truck to do the job safely and effectively, but without buying "too much truck." We are trying to figure out if the [2020 or 2021 F150 SuperCrew, 4x4, 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.55 electric lock axle, and with Max Trailer Tow Package] will safely and effectively perform as a tow vehicle for the 22RBE. This is very specific, our apologies. Thank yo in advance for any insight.
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