good hands

Looking to replace my big 250 diesel with something that I can use as a daily driver as well as tow my enclosed trailer about 15 times a year with. The Ecoboost with the max tow package has a tow rating of 11,300 and I am around 9500 with the car. My wife is tired of me clogging up the driveway with the trailer, a Cayenne, a F250, and says I need one car to handle all my needs. getting rid of the wife is not an option

BlueBarchetta

I have a 24 ft InTech enclosed that I tow with my max tow EcoBoost. Fully loaded I'm at 7800 lbs. I use an Equal-I-Zer brand weight distribution system. I have a Heavily optioned Lariat, and still have 1650 lbs of payload (which is really the limiting factor). With about 1050 tongue weight, it still allows for 2 and luggage in the truck, and some extra safety margin.

Mine tows my load very well, but I don't know if I'd want to tow another ~2K lbs. The engine is plenty strong, but a 9500 lb trailer could have 13-1400 lbs tongue weight. That's getting up there.

Two ideas:
1. There is a "special" package F150 called Max Payload. It forces you into a large crew cab truck with a 6.5 ft bed. However, because of spring, wheel and tire differences, these trucks have 2000+ pounds of payload. You'll generally not find one on a lot, but these can be ordered. Might be the right compromise for you. You can search for some examples on f150forum.com. The people on there with big travel trailers, use this model. I think you can get it in all the trim levels, except maybe platinum

2. Maybe get a smaller lighter trailer?

KaiB

Scott, I wonder if you don't want to re-consider the compromise. You tow a lot, both in miles and in weight.

If the only issue is room, could you find somewhere to stash the truck and trailer (you look to be in a semi-suburban environment)? Whatever cash you had planned for the new purchase could then be directed to the purchase of a DD.

I doubt you'll be happy towing with a smaller truck now that you're accustomed to the F250D.

good hands

Kai, I've had a lot of problems with the 6.0 diesel and am going to replace it regardless. Just thought that I might get away without diesel. A new F250 gas could be an option. It's tows 13,000lbs.
Diesel is just a pain as a daily and the cost for newer ones is way more than I want to spend. The Cayenne is now 9 years old and has 140k on it so I am trying to figure out how to buy one vehicle that can do it all for me.

Veloce Raptor

What about Audi Q7 TDI ?

Jimbo951

Get a bigger driveway?

E55AMG

i thought i saw recently that the audi capacity is 6,600 lbs.? The touareg TDI is 7,700 lbs, still not enough for the OP's use.

CCA

I think the new Dodge 1500 is available with a Cummins turbo diesel that get 25mpg highway, that's pretty impressive. Don't know its tow capacity.

roketman

I tow a Feather enclosed 24ft trailer with my F150 Ecoboost.Gas mileage isn’t great but it tows fine .I had to had the air helpers to the rear to level the load.I plan on trading in for the Aluminum body F150’s.I now plan on looking into the max payload option!

mikew968

A gas f250/350 will get about 8 mpg or so w the 6.2 l engine.

Lou D

I have an F-150 ecoboost, and have towed a 24+ foot enclosed steel trailer and now tow a 20' w/ 4' "V" nose. Loaded the trailers weigh in the 7K to 8K range. The truck tows without any problem. No problems with hills at all. I average about 10 mpg when towing. I do use a weight distributing hitch. Since I'm only towing about 6 or 7 times per year, I'd rather sacrifice a bit of power with towing in favor of better gas mileage for the 99% of time I'm driving the truck without a trailer.

Eifeler

Looks like the diesel is Italian and the towing capacity is less than 10K. About 1,300 lbs less than the Hemi. Disappointing.

Carrera51

Ask Paul A. He the same trailer you have, and towed it to Mid Ohio for NASA Nationals using an F150 Ecoboost.

rlm328

There is no comparison between the 6.0 and 6.7 liter Ford diesels. Before you condemn them take one of the 6.7s for a ride. The only warning I have is that you may want to go prepared to buy it, they are that good. They are smooth and quiet.

good hands

I don't doubt it but it's a 50k vehicle.