Posted 2006-11-24 11:31 AM (#51854) Subject: F150 4X4
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Hi all,
I am in the market of purchasing a new truck. I really like the new F150's however, I have a 3 horse slant gooseneck living quarter trailer. Will a F150 4X4 pull this trailer, I've seen the commercials and it shows these trucks pulling boats, loaded flatbed trailer , etc....
Posted 2006-11-24 12:05 PM (#51857 - in reply to #51854) Subject: RE: F150 4X4
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Posts: 2953 Location: North Carolina
Originally written by jreed on 2006-11-24 10:31
...I've seen the commercials and it shows these trucks pulling boats, loaded flatbed trailer , etc....
What are your thoughts/sugestions?
Look at all advertising with a critical eye. Can you see how heavy the boat is? Did it have the engine ? What was the flatbed loaded with? Crates? Can't tell what was in the crates...
Your eyes will fool you into believing what you want to see. As the previous poster said. Weigh your loaded trailer for two pieces of information. The hitch weight and the total weight. Then compare it to the 150's ratings published by Ford. Don't exceed the ratings. It'll be costly in money, time and very possibly more than you can imagine.
Posted 2006-11-24 5:33 PM (#51862 - in reply to #51854) Subject: RE: F150 4X4
Location: KY
The only thing a F150 4x4 will pull is a weekender lq trailer (no bathroom). And that is only if it has the 5.4 liter engine. The 4.6 won't pull anything over a 2 horse. Have owned both Fords; now have a Ddoge 2500 4x4.
Posted 2006-11-24 10:53 PM (#51876 - in reply to #51854) Subject: RE: F150 4X4
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Posts: 500 Location: West TN
I have always owned a Ford truck. I started out with the 6cyl moved up to the 4.6, then the 5.4, the V10, the 7.3 and now on my third 6.0. In my experience, I do not see you comfortably or safely pulling that kind of load with the F-150. Now, If you said you were pulling a 18 ft. gooseneck with three horses in it and no LQ, I could see that being possible. Like many of the prior posts have stated, you will need to see what the truck is rated to pull and estimate how much you will be pulling: trailer, horses, tack, feed, and other supplies. Run these figures and then you will have a better understanding.
Posted 2006-11-26 10:20 AM (#51913 - in reply to #51854) Subject: RE: F150 4X4
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Posts: 42 Location: Salinas, Ca
I had a similar post above yours - 1500 GMC pulling living quarters?
I'll never buy a half ton again. My GMC has been GREAT to me, but, i swear, it's a year old and i'm thinking of trading up because it just DOESNT have what it takes to pull a 3 horse gooseneck LQ.
It just wasnt made for it... and I'm not interested in getting bent over on trade with a truck a year old.
Get at least the 250 - who knows where life will take you! At least then it will be possible without a worry.... who in the world knew me and my wife would have HORSES? Before 3 months ago i gave them NO thought... lol
Now we want LQ with two 1200 lbs animals, and when a family member gets hers it'll be trailering with us too...
I just really wanted to say, I wish i would have gotten at least the 2500HD at the time.
Posted 2006-11-26 2:21 PM (#51920 - in reply to #51854) Subject: RE: F150 4X4
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Posts: 96 Location: Massachusetts
Originally written by jreed on 2006-11-24 11:31 AM
Hi all,
I am in the market of purchasing a new truck. I really like the new F150's however, I have a 3 horse slant gooseneck living quarter trailer. Will a F150 4X4 pull this trailer, I've seen the commercials and it shows these trucks pulling boats, loaded flatbed trailer , etc....
What are your thoughts/sugestions?
Thanks
This truck will be comfortable pulling 5-6k lbs. Anything more and you should be planning on a bigger truck. Also, have you checked the clearance between the top of the bed sidewalls and the GN? Have you checked pin weight and the rating for the truck?I tow a BP with a F-150, but if I were to ever get a GN, I would definitely go with a bigger truck.
F150 4X4
Hi all,
