F150 ECOBOOST - TT 36FT

[springchicken84]

Hello all,
What are your honest thoughts Here are my numbers,. I already own the 1/2 ton. We are looking to purchase this 36ft trailer.
We plan to purchase now (winter 2024) while pricing is decent and traveling from west coast to Midwest this summer.

2013 F150 Lariat 4x4 Ecoboost
Max towing package
- Max Payload capacity = 3,100 lbs
- Max Payload Weight Rating = 1,900
- GVWR = 7,650
- Max towing Capacity = 11,300 lbs
- Rear Axle Ratio = 3.73
- GCWR = 17,100 lbs
- Wheel Base = 145"

---> Trailer <----
2024 Highland Ridge RV Open Range Light 296BHS
- Length 36
- Ext Width 8 ft 1 in
- Ext Height 11 ft 6 in
- Hitch Weight 935 lbs
- GVWR 8800 lbs
- Dry Weight 7175 lbs
- Cargo Capacity 1625 lbs

 

[Oregon Camper]

It's been my experience that the manufacturers may state those tow/haul numbers, but real time experience shows towing at max capacities is not fun. It might get by pulling, but the stopping is almost more important. I think you would be happier in the long run with an F 250 short bed. Not a diesel necessarily but you'll appreciate the larger truck.

 

[team bradfield]

nope, that truck is too light weight

 

[NWIP]

Your trailer has the possibility(depending on loading) to weigh more than the truck. That’s not good for 1/2 ton truck braking

 

[Rosy]

That trailer is about 10 feet longer and 2000 lbs heavier than I'd be comfortable pulling with a halfton.

 

[GypsyR]

Sounds pretty darn close to what my son in law had. He tried two different anti-sway setups but never felt like it was stable on the interstate. He finally downsized after a scare during an emergency maneuver (other people's fault). He never mentioned the brakes one way or another so I guess they seemed adequate. But he did say the 3.5 EB engine felt well up to the task in the Blue Ridge Mountains. He could definitely outrun my gas class A on the uphills, I know that.

 

[Chargerman]

trade the truck for a 2500 or buy a trailer that’s at least 10ft shorter

 

[MFJ]

Well here's my two cents...

The truck will pull the trailer without any issue. I have a TT close to those weights and have zero issues with it. Now you're going to have a lot of guys tell you to upgrade to a bigger truck, and they will handle the trailer better. I can't argue with that, but that doesn't mean an F150 won't be able to handle it.

Where I would push back on is the length. My trailer is 31' long, but my truck is the longer wheelbase (I think its 157"). I wouldn't tow a trailer any longer than that with my truck. I run a four-point WDH with it as well. I would be even more weary with yours since its a shorter truck as well. I would personally look for a trailer under 30' if I were in your shoes.

 

[team bradfield]

You can handle a TAB or Pop up with that baby truck, anything bigger puts us all in danger on the highway, you obviously haven't towed much, 25 years has shown me many unexpected events